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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
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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.
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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
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Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person's physical but not mental state.

A
T
B
F
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Drug abuse is defined as __________.

A
the consumption of legal drugs for medical purposes
B
the consumption of illegal drugs for medical purposes
C
the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life
D
using drugs on an occasional basis until mood is altered
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Why might overweight people choose to abuse a stimulant?

A
to lose weight
B
to lower their blood pressure
C
to reduce panic attacks
D
to help them sleep
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Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco?

A
It is an illegal drug.
B
It is legal for people age 21 and older.
C
It is legal for people age 16 and older.
D
It is always legal to use tobacco.
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Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child?

A
abuse from the child
B
honest communication from the child
C
responsible behavior from the child
D
all of the above
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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.
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The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________.

A
manufacturers prove the OTC medicines have not been contaminated
B
stores protect OTC medicines from foreign agents
C
transportation of OTC medicines is done in regulated vehicles
D
packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof
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The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.

A
T
B
F
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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
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There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about prescription drugs is FALSE?

A
They are medicines.
B
They can become illegal.
C
They require a prescription.
D
They can be resold freely.
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Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?

A
high self-esteem
B
strong refusal skills
C
friends who use drugs
D
self-assurance
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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.
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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
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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
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Drug use is the consumption of legal and illegal drugs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Choose the correct cycle of addiction.

A
drug use, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, addiction
B
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal
C
drug use, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal
D
drug use, withdrawal, tolerance, addiction, dependence

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