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Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs Answers

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Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?

A
putting family members at risk
B
loss of driver’s license
C
breakdown of family relationships
D
increased risk of contracting hepatitis C
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Which of these is a commonly abused prescription?

A
opiate pain relievers
B
heroin
C
ecstasy
D
motion sickness pills
4

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
5

Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs?

A
thrill seeking
B
peer pressure
C
self-improvement
D
celebrity influence
6

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.
7

Which drug is derived from the hemp plant?

A
marijuana
B
ketamine
C
heroin
D
methamphetamine
8

Which scenario is an example of external pressure to use drugs?

A
A teen has a genetic tendency to use drugs.
B
A teen feels depressed and decides to try drugs.
C
A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs.
D
A teen finds his parent’s prescription pain reliever and decides to try it.
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Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?

A
mental alertness
B
paranoia
C
extreme happiness
D
sensitivity to light
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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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