Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Abuse Unit Test
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Question
Which situation describes the appropriate use of drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
using an over-the-counter drug according to your friend’s instructions
using an over-the-counter drug according to your friend’s instructions
using your friend’s prescription drug according to label instructions
using your friend’s prescription drug according to label instructions
using an over-the-counter drug according to label instructions
using an over-the-counter drug according to label instructions
using your friend’s prescription drug according to your friend’s instructions
using your friend’s prescription drug according to your friend’s instructions
The appropriate use of drugs is using an over-the-counter drug according to label instructions.
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Which chemical is released by brain cells along an activated reward pathway?
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Responses
cocaine
cocaine
methamphetamine
methamphetamine
heroin
heroin
dopamine
dopamine
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Question
Which behavior change is not common in drug abusers?
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Responses
becoming violent
becoming violent
unpredictable mood swings
unpredictable mood swings
taking on more responsibility
taking on more responsibility
withdrawing from relationships
taking on more responsibility
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Which is a chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell?
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Responses
a prescription drug
a prescription drug
an over-the-counter drug
an over-the-counter drug
an illegal drug
an illegal drug
a medicine
an illegal drug
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Who is not at risk for legal penalties related to the use of illegal drugs?
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Responses
people who produce them
people who produce them
people who sell them
people who sell them
people who possess them
people who possess them
people who avoid them
people who avoid them
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Question
Which is a personal risk factor for drug abuse?
(1 point)
Responses
having parents who do not use drugs
having parents who do not use drugs
having low self-esteem
having low self-esteem
having a low level of stress
having a low level of stress
believing that drug abuse is unacceptable
having low self-esteem
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Which is a protective family factor?
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Responses
weak family bonds
weak family bonds
weak grades in school
weak grades in school
clear family rules
clear family rules
alienation from parents
clear family rules
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Which describes teens that feel distant from family members?
(1 point)
Responses
They are usually more likely to abuse drugs.
They are usually more likely to abuse drugs.
They are protected from drug abuse.
They are protected from drug abuse.
They are less influenced by their peers.
They are less influenced by their peers.
They are not influenced by family risk factors.
They are usually more likely to abuse drugs.
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Question
What action is least helpful in dealing with a friend who abuses drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
judging your friend
judging your friend
asking another friend for help
asking another friend for help
explaining how your friend's behavior affects you
explaining how your friend's behavior affects you
doing what you say you're going to do
judging your friend
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Which drug is often a gateway to other drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
marijuana
marijuana
anabolic steroids
anabolic steroids
hallucinogens
hallucinogens
club drugs
marijuana
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Question
Which is not a good step to take if you want to stay drug free?
(1 point)
Responses
Practice refusal skills.
Practice refusal skills.
Find someone to talk to.
Find someone to talk to.
Participate in alternate activities.
Participate in alternate activities.
Keep friends who use drugs.
Keep friends who use drugs.
Keep friends who use drugs.
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Which is not a helpful action to avoid using drugs?
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Responses
doing a physical activity
doing a physical activity
volunteering
volunteering
joining a youth group
joining a youth group
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
How can you be effective during a role-play with your classmates about refusing drugs?
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Responses
by appearing to think about it before refusing
by appearing to think about it before refusing
by clearly stating your personal reasons for not taking drugs
by clearly stating your personal reasons for not taking drugs
by asking your friends what they think you should do
by asking your friends what they think you should do
by being quiet or nervous when you respond
by being quiet or nervous when you respond
by clearly stating your personal reasons for not taking drugs
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Which is a sign of possible drug abuse?
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Responses
major changes in behavior or personality
major changes in behavior or personality
good performance at school
good performance at school
openness about problems
openness about problems
participation in normal activities
major changes in behavior or personality
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Which is a benefit of participating in healthy and constructive activities?
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Responses
feeling upset and depressed
feeling upset and depressed
losing your ability to handle pressures
losing your ability to handle pressures
gaining self-confidence
gaining self-confidence
increasing your temptation to take drugs
increasing your temptation to take drugs