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Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs Answers

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Which characteristic is a sign of drug addiction?

A
regular work attendance
B
easily able to stop taking a drug
C
experiencing legal problems
D
never taking more of a particular drug
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Which issue is related to long-term marijuana use?

A
brain damage
B
difficulty thinking
C
mood swings
D
altered senses
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Which consequence of drug abuse most directly affects the community?

A
fines
B
criminal record
C
loss of driver’s license
D
incarceration
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Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse?

A
financial stability
B
poor decision making
C
decreased family difficulties
D
increased personal safety
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Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. Which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?

A
Joel takes the painkillers in a method that was only recommended by his doctor.
B
Joel tells his friend who also has knee pain that a doctor gave him painkillers.
C
Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.
D
Joel takes the painkillers for the first few days and throws away the rest.
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Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?

A
decreased conflict with friends
B
increased safety in automobiles
C
decreased involvement in violence
D
increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
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Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?

A
detached, dream-like state
B
fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
C
feelings of relaxation or anxiety with possible hallucinations
D
altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory

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