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3

Which set of symptoms best describes the long-term effects of methamphetamines?

A
brain damage due to oxygen deprivation and nerve damage
B
severe dental problems, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders
C
death due to heart failure due to increasingly larger doses needed to get the same “high”
D
impaired brain development and impaired memory and learning
4

What are the primary steps for developing a plan to lead a substance-free life? Choose three correct answers.

A
planning ahead
B
developing strategies
C
criticizing yourself often
D
determining outcomes
E
being willing to fail
6

Which of these circumstances should keep a person from drinking? Choose three correct answers.

A
being pregnant
B
having a medical condition
C
being 21 years old
D
having a history of alcoholism
E
having the ability to set limits
7

Which action is the only way to become sober?

A
allow time
B
take a cold shower
C
force vomiting
D
drink coffee
8

A person who misuses opioids over time needs higher doses to feel the same effect. What is the best explanation for this change?

A
The brain stops responding to all chemical signals.
B
The body develops tolerance and requires more of the drug.
C
The brain increases natural endorphin production.
D
The body removes the drug faster after each use.
9

Fentanyl is about 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Why does this increase the risk of overdose?

A
Larger amounts are needed to create the same effect in the body.
B
The drug prevents receptors from responding to pain signals.
C
Smaller amounts can produce much stronger effects on the body.
D
The drug takes longer to affect the brain and body systems.
10

Which factor is most likely to contribute to tobacco use?

A
knowledge of risk factors
B
desire to look younger
C
tendency to have low anxiety at home
D
influence of media on human thinking

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