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Psilocybin is a type of __________.

A
stimulant
B
narcotic
C
hallucinogen
D
inhalant
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Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it's causing.

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

A
T
B
F
24

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

A
T
B
F
25

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
26

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
27

Which of the following statements about secondhand smoke is NOT true?

A
The particles found in secondhand smoke are smaller than the particles found in firsthand smoke.
B
Secondhand smoke can have higher concentration of dangerous chemicals than firsthand smoke.
C
Secondhand smoke is inhaled less deeply than firsthand smoke.
D
Breathing secondhand smoke is at least as dangerous as breathing firsthand smoke.
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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
29

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding smoking and pregnancy?

A
Smoking mothers have higher rates of miscarriage.
B
Smoking mothers have higher rates of stillborn deliveries.
C
Smoking mothers are more likely to deliver their babies early.
D
Smoking mothers are more likely to have babies with high birth weights.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics?

A
Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.
B
Alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases.
C
Alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism.
D
Although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers.
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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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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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The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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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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How have high taxes on tobacco products impacted the number of people who use them?

A
The number of tobacco users has increased.
B
The number of tobacco users has decreased.
C
The number of tobacco users has not changed.
D
The number of adolescent tobacco users decreased, while the number of adult users increased.
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Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink.

A
T
B
F
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Secondhand smoke can be filtered by the lungs and is therefore less harmful than firsthand smoke. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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