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Practice Tests

This activity contains 26 questions.

	All of the following are opium derivatives EXCEPT:   codeine morphine methamphetamines heroin

	All of the following drugs are stimulants EXCEPT:   codeine Ritalin cocaine methedrine

	All of the following drugs are depressants EXCEPT:   cocaine alcohol Quaalude Valium

	Escasy is:   A club drug An amphetamine A mild hallucinogen All of the above

	All of the following are hallucinogens EXCEPT:   LSD marijuana peyote cocaine

	Flashbacks are associated with________ and they occur when:   LSD, LSD stored in one's fat cells is released into the bloodstream. THC, THC stored in one's fat cells accumulates to dangerous levels. THC, a person physically addicted goes through withdrawal. LSD, a person psychologically addicted to the drug takes too much of it.

	Marijuana is a drug also known as:   X MJ pot H

	THC is the principle ingredient in:   LSD narcotics ecstasy marijuana

	The two most important factors that lead to drug use are:   Academic failure and peer use Peer use and curiosity Family factors and curiosity Family factors and peer use

	Adolescents who have a drug problem differ from adults in that they are:   More likely to develop physical dependency and be less motivated to quit more likely to develop psychological dependency and be less motivated to quit less likely to have another psychological problem more likely to develop psychological dependency and physical dependency

	The best treatment programs for drug addiction for adolescents include:   Family therapy Outpatient talk therapy of any kind Cognitive-behavioral therapy inpatient talk therapy of any kind

	Compared to other groups, ________ have serious drug problems.   Hispanic Americans Asian Americans African Americans Native Americans

	What percentage of adult smokers begin to smoke before age 18?   65% 80% 55% 40%

	Tobacco is considered a "gate-way" drug because:   Smoking and drinking alcohol are very closely related. Smokers almost always go on to use other illegal drugs. Smokers are 10 times more likely to use illegal drugs. Those who try smoking get physically addicted very quickly.

	The most often cited reason for starting to smoke among adolescents is:   Parental influence Peer influence Desire for rebellion curiosity

	Psychoactive drugs work by influencing neurotransmitter substances.    True  False

	Research suggests that teaching refusal skills has little affect on reducing underage drinking.    True  False

	Most adolescents who experiment with elicit drugs have no lasting negative outcomes.    True  False

	Hallucinogens alter perception and state of consciousness.    True  False

	Heavy drinking can shrink the brain and cause a reduction in intelligence.    True  False

	Adolescents are less likely to be influenced by tobacco advertising than adults    True  False

	Tobacco use leads to physical as well as psychological dependence.    True  False

	Scare tactics are an effective way to keep kids from starting to smoke    True  False

	Discuss the harmful effects of marijuana use.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss four reasons why adolescents begin smoking, and five reasons why they continue to smoke.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss three reasons why adolescents drink.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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