Drug Use Risks

Question 1

Briefly explain how drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety.

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Drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety because they increase criminal activity as the desire to fulfill the addiction and make money through drug sales expands. Drug use also increases the spread of disease as individuals battling addictions often make poor judgments concerning sexual behavior, sharing needles, etc. Finally, drug distribution also increases the risk of pollution as chemicals needed to make drugs are dangerously mixed or used, creating an environmental hazard.

Question 2

All of the following are symptoms of addiction EXCEPT: A. spending all personal money on the drug B. using the drug several times a year C. needing a constant supply of the drug D. using the drug as a coping mechanism Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B

Question 3

Drugs of abuse trigger the release of dopamine within our brain, which allows the user to experience a temporary feeling of pleasure. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 4

List three examples of poor decision making that result from drug use.

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Students may provide any example involving unsafe environmental situations, unprotected intercourse, unsafe driving, negative relationship experiences, school or work performance problems, or criminal behavior.

Question 5

Drug use during pregnancy does not affect the unborn baby. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 6

Briefly explain why drug abusers are a high suicide risk.

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Drug users are at risk for suicide because most drugs are a depressant and amplify negative emotions. The depressing effects of these drugs often lead to poor judgment and depression. Once an addiction is formed, loss of control over the amount of drug consumed can lead to further despair. When attempting to withdraw from the drug, the side effects can also be too overwhelming for the drug user to tolerate.

Question 7

Provide an example of what a typical day may be like for a child who lives with a drug-addicted parent.

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Answers may include any example involving the child experiencing neglect, physical or emotional abuse, exposure to harmful substances, having emotional issues, or fearful reactions to parental behavior.

Question 8

Which of the following often results from the use of drugs? A. impaired brain function B. unsafe driving C. criminal behavior D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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D

Question 9

Impaired brain function as a result of drug use involves all of the following EXCEPT: A. increased confusion B. errors in judgment C. memory loss D. increased concentration Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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D

Question 10

Explain why it is important to remain drug-free during the teenage years.

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Teens should not take drugs because they face lifetime risks. These risks include being more susceptible to the drug's effects. A teen's brain is still developing, and teens have a greater risk for addiction. Taking drugs can cause irreversible effects on the brain and could lead to lifelong struggles, including ways to cope with problems or issues in a healthy manner.

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