Illegal Drugs Answers

Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that negatively influences teen drug abuse?A.strong refusal skillsB.intense peer pressureC.family members who abuse drugsD.poor role models

Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs?A.They have fewer side effects.B.They do not cause intoxication.C.They are only dangerous for men.D.They are derived from natural products.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of pressure that influences teens to seek escape through drug abuse?A.family demands and expectationsB.a supportive network of friendsC.difficult school assignmentsD.stressful jobs and activities

Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs?A.They have fewer side effects.B.They do not cause intoxication.C.They are only dangerous for men.D.They are derived from natural products.

The nonmedical use of a drug would be an example of drug abuse.

The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.

Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers

Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?A.high self-esteemB.strong refusal skillsC.friends who use drugsD.self-assurance

Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines?A.Depressants can induce feelings of euphoria while stimulants can cause severe pain.B.Depressants can result in death while stimulants cannot.C.Stimulants slow breathing and heart rate while depressants increase those functions.D.Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these functions.