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In general, what is drug use? A. taking over-the-counter medicine more than needed B. the consumption of illegal drugs only C. the consumption of legal drugs only D. the consumption of legal and illegal drugs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following describes inpatient drug treatment facilities? A. they are mainly for individuals with mental or medical disorders B. they treat patients for 4-8 hours a day, but the patient lives at home. C. they are long-term facilities that also provide job and career training D. they are separate from hospitals and other medical facilities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs?A.Illegal drugs have higher costs.B.Only illegal drugs are regulated by the government.C.Legal drugs can be used at an earlier age.D.The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs.

All of the following are true statements concerning drug preventive measures EXCEPT:A.Schools and communities both provide education and take preventive measures to stop drug abuse.B.The law establishes a mandatory minimum sentencing for all drug offenders.C.Education programs such as D.A.R.E. attempt to inform students about the risks of drug use.D.Drug laws are the same for all states.

Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________. A. prescription medicines don't cause addiction B. they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms C. most have no side effects D. prescription versions can be purchased at any store Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________. A. price and specific ingredients B. price and known dangers C. specific ingredients and possible side effects D. manufacturing location and possible side effects Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs?A.They have fewer side effects.B.They do not cause intoxication.C.They are only dangerous for men.D.They are derived from natural products.

Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?A.high self-esteemB.strong refusal skillsC.friends who use drugsD.self-assurance

Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications? A. Department of Health and Human Services B. National Institutes of Health C. United States Department of Agriculture D. Food and Drug Administration Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The cost of drug use for the public involves all the following EXCEPT: A. increase in healthcare costs B. increase in law enforcement costs C. decrease in prevention and treatment costs D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence? A. People that are dependent on drugs believes that they need the drug to function effectively. B. People that are dependent on drugs experience psychological and physiological changes as a result of drug use. C. People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects. D. People that are dependent on drugs are at risk for overdosing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hallucinogens distort an individual's perceptions of reality.

One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________.A.ignore drug users and their commentsB.confront other drug usersC.research the consequences of using drugsD.avoid situations where drugs are present

Which of the following strategies is helpful in avoiding drug use?A.avoiding situations where drugs will be presentB.avoiding all partiesC.avoiding people who look suspiciousD.avoiding sporting events

Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.

Which of the following statements is false? A. A role model is somone who is admired. B. Having role models who discourage drug use can lessen the chance of drug use. C. Some media may glamorize or encourage drug use. D. By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

For an individual with a serious drug addiction AND a stable home environment, __________ would be the BEST treatment option. A. inpatient treatment B. opioid (OTPs) treatment C. residential treatment D. partial hospitalization/day treatment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about dopamine? A. The brain's purpose in releasing dopamine is to naturally discourage healthy behaviors. B. The release of dopamine as a result of drug use tricks the brain into believing the drug is good for the body. C. The release of dopamine as a result of drug use promotes normal brain functioning. D. Drug addicts often have a decreased toleration for dopamine after prolonged drug use. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? A. Kefauver-Harris Amendment B. Food and Drug Safety Act C. Virus Toxins Law D. Durham-Humphrey Amendment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.