Substance Abuse Unit Review

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What is the addictive drug found in cigarettes?

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Nicotine

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What are the cancer causing substances in cigarettes? Nicotine, Tar, Carbon Monoxide

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Carcinogens

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One of the biggest dangers of using illegal drugs is:

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Contracting an infectious disease through sharing needles.

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When someone used to be addicted to a drug and then stops using the drug entirely, the person might experience cravings for the drug. This process is called

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Withdraw

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Stimulant drugs increase the activity of the brain and spinal cord. Which of the following is an example of a stimulant? Cocaine, Alcohol, Marijuana, Vapes

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Cocaine

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A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

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Alcoholism

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A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

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Alcoholism

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Refers to the bodily responses to the functional effects of ethanol in alcoholic beverages.

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Tolerance

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People who drink heavily or experience occasional problems from drinking but who do not have a history of severe physical dependence on alcohol.

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Problem drinking

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In the US you have to be 21 years old to legally drink. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Level?

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0.08