Illegal Drugs — Unit test Answers

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23

Smoking reduces a person's life span by an average of __________.

A
1 to 2 years
B
4 to 5 years
C
10 to 11 years
D
13 to 14 years
25

Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use?

A
driving responsibly
B
performing well in school
C
having protected sex
D
engaging in criminal activiy
26

Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE?

A
Tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke.
B
The negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker.
C
Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.
D
Increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users.
27

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
Alcoholics are able to stop drinking anytime they want.
B
Alcoholics will stop drinking if people tell them they have a problem.
C
Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem.
D
Alcoholics can stop drinking without help from other people.
28

Which of the following conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use?

A
influenza
B
lung cancer
C
pneumonia
D
diabetes
29

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
30

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
31

Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

A
ammonia
B
acetone
C
formaldehyde
D
arsenic
32

Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true?

A
Peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding alcohol.
B
Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink.
C
The media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to drink.
D
Parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.
33

Which of the following is NOT an increased health risk for children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke?

A
SIDS
B
asthma
C
chicken pox
D
ear infections
34

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.
36

When a role model uses a tobacco product, it gives the impression tobacco products lead to __________.

A
success
B
power
C
happiness
D
all of the above
37

Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

A
T
B
F
38

Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use?

A
driving responsibly
B
performing well in school
C
having protected sex
D
engaging in criminal activiy
39

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
40

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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