Which statement could show that a drug abuser is ready for treatment?
(1 point)
Responses
“I can’t stop using on my own and need help to stop.”
“I can’t stop using on my own and need help to stop.”
“I can use less if I want to.”
“I can use less if I want to.”
“I can’t buy any more since my contact got arrested.”
“I can’t buy any more since my contact got arrested.”
“I’ll use just a small dose of cocaine so I can quit marijuana.”
“I can’t stop using on my own and need help to stop.”
Which is not a way to help restore family stability when dealing with a drug problem?
(1 point)
Responses
Join a program specifically for family members of drug abusers.
Join a program specifically for family members of drug abusers.
Stay quiet until the abuser asks for help.
Stay quiet until the abuser asks for help.
Work at understanding the underlying cause for a person’s drug abuse.
Work at understanding the underlying cause for a person’s drug abuse.
Get involved in the person’s treatment.
Stay quiet until the abuser asks for help.
What should you say when you refuse drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
You should give reasons only if asked.
You should give reasons only if asked.
You should never give reasons.
You should never give reasons.
You should clearly state your personal reasons.
You should clearly state your personal reasons.
You should give reasons your peers want to hear.
You should clearly state your personal reasons.
Which types of skills are needed to say no in situations when others are pressuring you to do something against your will?
(1 point)
Responses
denial skills
denial skills
tolerance skills
tolerance skills
problem-solving skills
problem-solving skills
refusal skills
refusal skills
Which is not a helpful action to avoid using drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
doing a physical activity
doing a physical activity
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
thinking about what it might be like to take drugs
volunteering
volunteering
joining a youth group
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?
(1 point)
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 clearly stating your personal reasons for not taking drugs
Which is not a good step to take if you want to stay drug free?
(1 point)
Responses
Keep friends who use drugs.
Keep friends who use drugs.
Practice refusal skills.
Practice refusal skills.
Find someone to talk to.
Find someone to talk to.
Participate in alternate activities.
Keep friends who use drugs.
Which objective supports the need for supervised medication when treating drug addicts?
(1 point)
Responses
to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings
to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings
to provide a safe “high”
to provide a safe “high”
to produce a controlled form of addiction
to produce a controlled form of addiction
to increase side effects
to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings
Which is the best way to prepare for the pressure you may face to use drugs?
(1 point)
Responses
Seek guidance from friends that take drugs.
Seek guidance from friends that take drugs.
Say that you will limit drug use to marijuana.
Say that you will limit drug use to marijuana.
Avoid decisions about drugs.
Avoid decisions about drugs.
Be clear about your reasons to say no to drug use.
Be clear about your reasons to say no to drug use.
Which would be the least likely source of help when the stresses and problems in your life are too much to manage?
(1 point)
Responses
your parents or siblings
your parents or siblings
your friends who are using drugs
your friends who are using drugs
the school nurse or counselor
the school nurse or counselor
a national drug-abuse hotline