Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

thrill seeking

Question 2

Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. Which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.

Question 3

Which of these is a commonly abused prescription?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

opiate pain relievers

Question 4

Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

paranoia

Question 5

Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy

Question 6

Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

loss of driver’s license

Question 7

Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 8

Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy

Question 9

Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

poor decision making

Question 10

Which drug contains the chemical THC and affects specific receptors in the brain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

marijuana

Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs Answers