Illegal Drugs

Which of the following is not a usually a factor in deciding to use an illegal drug?

• peer pressure at school

• the original source of the drug

• how role models live their lives

• messages on television and in movies

Which of the following can be a negative consequence of drug use?

• temporary euphoria

• decrease in tolerance

• contraction of an STD

• strengthened refusal skills

Which consequence of using marijuana can lead to reproductive system problems?

• increased appetite

• feelings of paranoia

• heart and lung damage

• changes in testosterone level

Which substance has a legal medical use when used as an inhalant?

• gasoline

• nitrous oxide

• solvent

• varnish

Which drugs are not usually taken in through the respiratory system?

• aerosols

• anabolic- androgenic steroids

• marijuana

• nitrous oxide

Which type of psychoactive drug is best known for altering sense perceptions?

• depressants

• hallucinogens

• opiates

• stimulants

Which type of psychoactive drug is used medically to block pain messages to the brain?

• depressants

• hallucinogens

• opiates

• stimulants

Why are Rohypnol and GHB linked to exposure to STD's?

• they are highly addictive

• they can be used as date-rape drugs

• they are usually taken intravenously

• they affect the body's immune response

Which is not a warning sign of drug use?

• allergic reactions

• regular hangovers

• difficulty concentrating

• change in sleeping habits

Which type of drug treatment strategy involves a meeting of people who share a common problem?

• support group

• outpatient therapy

• medication therapy

• individual counseling