Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
How much alcohol is a person under the age of 21 allowed to consume?
0.0 oz
There is a rising trend in e-cigarette, or "vaping," use among young adults. According to the graph, what is the approximate percentage of high school students who had ever tried e-cigarettes, in 2012?
10%
For men, which number and frequency of drinks defines binge drinking?
5 or more drinks at one time
What percentage of someone's genetic background may contribute to alcohol dependency?
50%
Which is a type of media that would most likely influence a person to use tobacco?
a concert that encourages smoking
Which is a burden that tobacco use places on society?
an increase in the number of people with cancer
What organ does nicotine target that results in changes to mood and anxiety?
brain
How do nicotine and tobacco cause cancer?
by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
In which way does nicotine cause addiction?
by stimulating the brain's pleasure center
Which types of media glamorize alcohol use? Select three options.
celebrity endorsements social media posts movies and television
Which condition is often a result of alcohol addiction?
cirrhosis of the liver
If an adult chooses to consume alcohol and needs to travel home, which is the most important rule to follow?
designate a driver who is not drinking
Which of these is a smoking-related disease that causes permanent damage to the lungs?
emphysema
Which characteristic is a sign of drug addiction?
experiencing legal problems
Which is a possible consequence for violating a zero-tolerance school policy?
expulsion
A sign in front of a store says "No Smoking." What kind of factor is this sign?
external pressure
Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?
fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
Which of these is a short-term effect of alcohol?
headaches
Which short-term outcome would underage drinkers most likely to experience?
headaches
Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?
increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
Which of these scenarios is an example of social pressure that influences behavior?
looking at photos or reading about celebrities
Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?
loss of driver's license
Which drug contains the chemical THC and affects specific receptors in the brain?
marijuana
Which drug has been legalized in some states for use for medical purposes with a prescription?
marijuana
Which consequence of drug abuse most directly affects the community?
no criminal record
Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens?
not aspirin or OxyContin
Which is a legal punishment that could occur if a person is found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol?
not expulsion maybe community service
Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?
paranoia
Which type of consequence includes depression, antisocial behavior, and/or poor grades?
personal
Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse?
poor decision making
Which is a short-term effect of nicotine and tobacco use?
stimulation of the brain's reward center
Which factor is an internal pressure that may lead a person to use nicotine?
stress
Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?
sudden infant death syndrome
Anna suffers from motion sickness every time she rides in her school bus. Her doctor has asked her to take some nonprescription motion sickness medicine. What should she do to avoid abuse?
take the drug according to package instructions
What is a social consequence of using tobacco?
the financial cost of fueling the addiction
An individual would like to use the following image in an advertisement campaign against smoking. What does this image most likely illustrate?
the peer pressure to smoke
Which of these is considered a long-term effect of alcohol abuse?
thin and brittle bones
Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs?
thrill seeking
Which factor can potentially increase a teenager's alcohol use?
wish for peer approval
Which of these conditions is a respiratory disease caused by nicotine and tobacco use?
COPD
Which steps can you take to help a person suffering from alcohol abuse? Select three options.
Call a treatment service. Confide in someone you trust. Seek out a healthcare professional.
Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. Which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?
Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.
Why are over-the-counter drugs often abused?
They are legal and easy to access.
