Quiz 6: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Jillian is researching the effects of alcohol on the human body. What might she find in her research?

- Alcohol leads to heart damage. (Alcohol leads to irregular heartbeats, pancreas damage, liver inflammation, and higher blood pressure.)

Josie has noticed some strange changes in her friend James. These observations lead her to believe that James may have a drug problem. What might she have noticed to bring her to that conclusion?

- Changes in behavior - Trouble sleeping or oversleeping - Mood swings (These are all common signs and symptoms of addiction. It can also include losing interest in hobbies or socializing, unusual depression or energy, being awake or asleep at odd hours, or sweating, shaking, red watery eyes not due to allergies, and nausea.)

Jarvis believes his friend Julia has begun abusing drugs. What signs might Jarvis have seen in Julia to clue him in?

- Losing interest in hobbies - Unusual depression or energy - Awake or asleep at odd hours (Other symptoms may include changes in behavior, withdrawing, being secretive, mood swings, trouble sleeping or oversleeping, and red, dilated, or watery eyes.)

Jana's family has a history of alcoholism. What are some health risks Jana should be worried about associated with heavy use of alcohol? Choose all that apply.

- Pancreatic damage - Liver inflammation - Cancer - Heart damage (Alcohol leads to irregular heartbeats, damage to the pancreas, liver inflammation, higher blood pressure, weakened immune system, and even cancer—especially of the mouth and throat.)

Jessie is hanging out with her friends when one of them pulls out a joint. Although Jessie doesn't really want to participate, her friends start passing it around. How should Jessie respond when it gets to her?

- Suggest something else to do - Walk away from the group (Other suggestions for dealing with this would include walking away and choosing your company more wisely. Wrong: - Call law enforcement to talk to the group - Pretend to smoke it, then pass it on - Openly criticize their behavior)

While Joseph was on a road trip, he passed by a small town with huge signs pointing out the bar just a few blocks away. What negative influence was pushed upon Joseph?

Advertising (Companies pour literally millions of dollars into ads to convince you that certain products are an absolute necessity for your life. They don't care about your well-being, but they certainly want your money.)

Jaden is trying to quit smoking. How might he best succeed?

Breaking all the little habits associated with using drugs. (Wrong: - researching the effects of smoking as a way to scare himself straight - switch to another habit, like chewing tobacco - spend time with others who smoke so he can be reminded of how unhealthy it is)

Shelby is at a party, and her friends convince her to try a new drug, just once. After taking it, Shelby is startled to realize that she is seeing things that aren't there. Everything seems to be moving in slow motion. What "type" of drug is this?

Hallucinogen (Hallucinogens alter your senses, changing the way you feel, see, hear, and sense things around you. Examples would be "magic mushrooms" (psilocybin), ecstasy, marijuana/cannabis, and LSD. Wrong: depressant, stimulant, dehallucinogen)

Jarik tells his friend Jaku that he is afraid he might be developed a tolerance for ibuprofen. Jaku doesn't quite know what Jarik means. How could Jarik explain it to him?

He needs more ibuprofen to feel the same levels of relief he used to. (When your brain gets used to high levels of dopamine floating around, the neurons don't use the dopamine properly and you don't feel the same levels of pleasure or calm that you used to. When you try taking the drug again, you need more and more to get the same effect.)

Josephine, a pregnant friend of yours, comes to you to ask about what could happen if she takes drugs while her baby is still developing. What should you tell her?

It could lead to higher risk of birth defects. It could lead to the baby being underweight or premature. It could lead to a stillborn birth. (Developing babies are even more vulnerable to the effect of drugs because the chemicals in drugs can interfere with the delicate process of a baby literally being built. This interference can lead to the baby being born with birth defects, being underweight, premature, or even stillborn. Some drugs, like marijuana and cocaine, can also cause physical, mental, and behavioral problems. Wrong: - It could lead to developmental problems for the baby, but no mental or behavioral - There are no known negative effects of taking drugs while pregnant.)

What is the legal status of tobacco in the USA?

Legal with restrictions. (Tobacco cannot be bought (or consumed, in certain states) unless the consumer is over eighteen years old. This puts it in the category of legal with restrictions because it is legal to be put on the market, but the purchase and consumption is being controlled and restricted. Other types of drugs with this legal status are alcohol and marijuana/cannabis in some states.)

What is the legal status of over-the-counter medicines in the USA?

Legal without restrictions

Which drug has been increasing in use since 2008?

Marijuana (The only illicit drug that has increased use between 2002 and 2013 is marijuana.)

Sean drinks a cup of coffee every morning with his breakfast. He enjoys the increase in focus he feels, as well as feeling more energetic and the faster pounding of his heart. What "type" of drug is this?

Stimulant (Stimulants rev up brain activity, increase heart rate and blood pressure, and make you feel more energetic. Examples would be caffeine, tobacco, cocaine, or meth.)