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| What is the most commonly used illicit drug? |
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Marijuana |
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Heroin |
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Ecstasy |
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Cocaine |
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| Which of these statements is true? |
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Drugs enhance your creativity |
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A drug may give you a temporary “high,” but when it wears off the crash is lower than before |
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Drugs will remove your fears and make life more pleasant |
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It takes years to become dependent on drugs |
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| Many users have reported getting hooked on which drug after the first time they used it? |
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LSD |
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Ecstasy |
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Marijuana |
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Methamphetamine |
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| What is meant by “tolerance” to a drug? |
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A person has continual cravings for the drug |
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Giving people the choice to take any drugs they wish |
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More and more of the drug is needed to produce the same high |
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The urge to try new types of drugs |
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| What are some of the symptoms of drug dependence? |
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Increased heart rate |
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Depression and craving for more of the drug |
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Loss of appetite |
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Flashbacks |
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| What does marijuana come from? |
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A root |
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A chemical |
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A plant |
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A mushroom |
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| Which of the statements below is true? |
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Marijuana use makes people more eager to learn |
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Marijuana contains over 400 chemicals |
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Marijuana use helps athletes excel in sports |
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Marijuana use increases a student’s chances of passing exams |
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| How can the use of marijuana lead to harder drugs? |
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People who use marijuana tend to experiment with other drugs |
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Marijuana users need other drugs to enhance the effects of weed |
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Because a marijuana user builds up a tolerance to marijuana, he or she seeks out stronger drugs to reach the same degree of high |
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A means of treating one’s addiction to marijuana is by taking other drugs |
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| Some short-term effects of marijuana are: |
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Loss of coordination and distortions in the sense of time, vision and hearing |
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Improved academic achievement through increased memory and ability to solve problems |
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Decreased risk of heart attack |
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Improved endurance and physical performance in competition |
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| Some long-term effects of marijuana are: |
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Resistance to flu and common colds |
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Damage to the lungs and the heart |
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Increase in productivity and sense of self-fulfillment |
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Anorexia and weight loss |
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| Why is alcohol harder on teenagers than adults? |
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Because they tend to drink more |
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Because their bodies are still growing |
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Because they are underage |
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Because they can’t go to bars legally |
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| A pregnant woman who drinks alcohol is likely to: |
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Have a difficult pregnancy |
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Have twins |
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Give birth to a baby with facial abnormalities, growth retardation and brain damage |
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Get divorced |
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| When alcohol is taken with other drugs: |
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It lessens the effects of the other drugs |
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It is extremely dangerous and can be fatal |
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It lessens the effects of alcohol |
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It makes the effects of the other drugs last longer |
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| Some short-term effects of drinking alcohol are: |
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Loss of judgment and coordination, slurred speech, memory and comprehension loss |
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Greater self-esteem and self-control |
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Sharper perceptions and faster reaction time |
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Engaging conversations |
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| Some of the long-term effects of drinking alcohol are: |
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An even-tempered, down-to-earth approach to life |
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Liver damage and increased risk of heart disease |
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Obesity or extreme weight loss |
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Greasy hair or baldness |
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| What makes Ecstasy dangerous? |
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It is made in unclean kitchen labs |
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You never know what’s actually in the drug |
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The different colors it comes in can be confusing |
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It makes users dance all night |
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| How dangerous is it to take Ecstasy while drinking alcohol? |
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There is an increased risk of choking |
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You might vomit |
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You might fall asleep |
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It can be deadly |
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| Why do Ecstasy users risk death from dehydration (losing too much water from the body)? |
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Because it masks the natural alarm signals of the body which would alert the person to dehydration |
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Because they dance too much after taking the drug |
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Because they don’t take enough breaks outside to get fresh air |
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It stops the body from accepting water |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of Ecstasy? |
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Involuntary teeth clenching, false sense of affection, paranoia, confusion and blurred vision |
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Increased appetite, increased sense of self, increased physical strength and resistance to disease |
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Improved mental clarity and good judgment |
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Relaxed muscles and an inner peace |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of Ecstasy? |
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Bloody nose |
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Upset stomach |
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Permanent brain damage and memory impairment |
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Lung damage |
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| What is the difference between cocaine and crack cocaine? |
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Cocaine is short for crack cocaine |
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They are exactly the same in every way |
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They are exactly the same in every way |
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Cocaine is the drug in powder form and crack is the same drug in a crystal form |
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| Where does cocaine come from? |
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A plant |
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Man-made in a lab |
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A mushroom |
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A rock |
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| What happens when someone comes down from a cocaine “high”? |
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Nothing really happens |
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They are really tired |
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They become deeply depressed and may commit suicide |
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They feel happy and calm |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of cocaine? |
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Paranoia, anger, hostility and anxiousness, even when they aren’t high |
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Restful sleep |
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Intense happiness |
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Decreased pulse and increased muscle tone |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of cocaine? |
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Obesity and high blood pressure |
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Irritability, paranoia and auditory (hearing) hallucinations |
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Feeling cold all the time and a constant runny nose |
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Increased fertility |
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| One use of crack can: |
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Addict a person |
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Greatly increase heartbeat, muscle spasms and convulsions |
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Be followed by severe depression |
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Cause all of the above |
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| Crack is even more dangerous than cocaine because: |
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It is often mixed with other dangerous substances |
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It is inhaled or smoked and is 75-100% pure |
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It is addictive |
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It is natural |
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| A crack addict: |
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Can lead an ordinary life |
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Must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel “normal” |
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Can learn to live with the problem |
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Has longer-lasting relationships |
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| Some short-term effects of crack are: |
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A long-lasting high |
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Hair loss |
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Renewed interest in life |
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Feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness |
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| Some long-term effects of crack are: |
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Severe depression |
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Increased awareness |
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Permanent hair loss |
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Flaky skin |
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| What does crystal meth look like? |
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Small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks |
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Blue pills with cartoons on them |
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A white powder that looks like flour |
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A blue-green leafy plant |
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| What are some street names for meth? |
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Speed, Crank, Tina and Ice |
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Rocks, Sugar, Charlie, Adam |
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Ganja, Hard stuff, Lover’s drug |
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Tab, Water, Bud, Dots |
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| How many times does one need to use crystal meth before becoming addicted to it? |
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Between ten and twenty times |
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People can take crystal meth as much as they want and won’t ever become addicted |
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It takes three months of regular use to become addicted |
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One can become addicted to crystal meth from the very first use |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of meth? |
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Disturbed sleep, hyperactivity and hallucinations |
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Greater joy and increased trust in others |
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Asthma and digestion problems |
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Constant thirst |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of methamphetamine? |
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Fragile bones and muscle weakness |
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Headaches and increased appetite |
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Flu and allergies |
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Brain damage and collapsed heart and blood vessels |
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| Some ways that chemical inhalants affect the body are: |
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Loss of hair and tooth decay |
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Heart beats slower and more regularly |
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Increase in muscle tone and strength |
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Loss of sense of smell, nausea and nosebleeds, as well as liver, lungs and kidney problems |
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| What happens to a person’s heart rate after inhaling dangerous chemicals? |
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It slows down |
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It isn’t affected at all and doesn’t change |
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The heart beats irregularly and more rapidly |
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It beats more regularly |
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| What do inhalants do to the brain? |
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Make it melt or dissolve |
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Make it swell |
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Cause damage to brain tissue |
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Shrink it |
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| Some short-term effects of inhaling chemicals are: |
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Death by heart attack or suffocation |
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A more acute sense of smell and sharper vision |
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Increased appetite and relaxed muscles |
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Increased physical and mental energy |
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| Some of the long-term effects of inhaling chemicals are: |
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Improved muscle tone and strength |
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Weight gain and obesity |
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Reduced muscle tone and strength |
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Greater sense of balance |
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| How is heroin used? |
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Orally by taking pills |
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Injected, snorted or smoked |
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Eaten in food |
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By prescription |
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| What does heroin do when it enters the brain? |
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Makes a person think quicker |
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Makes a person more capable of solving problems |
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Makes a person think and react slowly |
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Makes people remember things they have forgotten |
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| Aside from the dangers of the drug itself, what other risks are there from heroin use? |
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Contracting HIV, hepatitis (liver disease) and other diseases from infected needles |
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Allergic reaction to the drug, including hives |
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Spreading a contracted disease to sexual partners or to newborns |
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Both (a) and (c) |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of heroin? |
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Increased mental agility |
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Flu and headaches |
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Spontaneous abortion in pregnant women |
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Cravings for sweets and salty foods |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of heroin? |
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Increased energy |
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Collapsed veins and soft tissue infections |
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Vision loss |
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Premature graying |
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| What is LSD made from? |
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A fungus |
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A leafy plant |
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Household detergents |
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Wheat |
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| How long-lasting are the effects of LSD? |
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three hours |
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one hour |
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twelve minutes |
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twelve hours or more |
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| How does one recognize LSD? |
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Each tablet has cartoon characters on it |
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LSD is often added to absorbent paper and divided into small decorative squares |
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It looks like pieces of glass or small rocks |
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It is a bright green powder |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of LSD? |
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Severe terrifying thoughts, fear of losing control and fear of insanity and death |
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Increased appetite and decreased body temperature |
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Physical energy and increased endurance |
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A zombie-like state |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of LSD? |
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Long-lasting psychosis |
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Once the drug wears off there are no longer any effects |
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Anger and aggression |
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Obesity and diabetes |
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| What can happen if sedatives or tranquilizers are taken with alcohol? |
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It will result in a longer-lasting high |
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A person can find it difficult to sleep |
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It can slow breathing and the heart, and even lead to death |
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It can cause memory lapses |
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| Why does “roofies” or Rohypnol have the reputation of a “date rape” drug? |
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The user experiences loss of muscle control and confusion, making him or her incapable of resisting |
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Because it is frequently used by college students on dates |
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People who take it lose their inhibitions |
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It makes a person more aggressive |
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| What is one of the greatest dangers of painkillers and similar drugs? |
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One of the ingredients is poisonous |
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Abusers frequently keep taking more of the drug while the earlier pills are still taking effect |
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They can cause nausea |
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You never know what they might be mixed with |
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| Why are some drugs referred to as “depressants”? |
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They help a person come out of a depression |
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They eventually lead to depression |
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They are the opposite of antidepressants |
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They slow down or depress brain function and breathing |
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| What are some of the side-effects of antidepressants? |
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Weight loss |
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A high body temperature |
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Violent or suicidal thoughts and actions |
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Liver or lung damage |
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| What painkiller contains oxycodone? |
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OxyContin |
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Percocet |
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Morphine |
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Answers (a) and (b) |
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| Which of the following statements is true? |
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Prescription drugs are completely safe to take |
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Oxycodone is addictive |
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One can’t get hooked on painkillers |
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Painkillers aren’t drugs; they’re medication |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of painkillers? |
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No short-term effects exist |
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High blood pressure |
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Constipation, sedation, vomiting and weakness |
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Heart attack and stroke |
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| Which is a long-term effect of painkillers? |
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Addiction |
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Heart failure |
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Cancer |
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Brittle bones |
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| Why is Ritalin abused? |
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For its calming effects |
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Because it’s a prescription drug |
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For its stimulant effects |
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It helps students stay focused for tests |
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| What are some of Ritalin’s street names? |
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M&Ms, Candy, Rocks, Mary Jane |
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Skittles, Smarties, Vitamin R, Diet Coke |
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Snow, Ash, Beans, Juice |
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Ice, Sniff, Rush, Speed |
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| Why is Ritalin abuse dangerous? |
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Kids who abuse it are twice as likely to use street drugs |
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Large doses put stress on the heart and can be fatal |
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It can cause genetic abnormalities |
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All of the above |
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| What are some of the short-term effects of Ritalin? |
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Damage to the lungs and eyes |
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Visual hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and violent behavior |
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Difficulty completing multiple-choice quizzes |
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Both (a) and (b) above |
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| What are some of the long-term effects of Ritalin? |
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Weight gain and high cholesterol |
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Irreversible damage to blood vessels to the heart and brain, stroke and epilepsy |
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Increased mental clarity and academic performance |
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Self-denial |
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