Substance Abuse

Which of the following is an example of following an healthy lifestyle?

• abusing drugs and inhalants

• smoking tobacco products

• having a balanced diet and having regular physical exercises

• consuming alcohol in excess

Which of the following statements about drugs is true?

• All drugs are harmful.

• Drugs can change the brain's function.

• All drugs are illegal.

• All of the above.

Why do people abuse drugs?

• curiosity

• negative peer influence

• escape from boredom

• achieve better perfomance in sports

Which substance in cigarette causes addiction?

• carbon monoxide

• tar

• nicotine

• irritants

Which substance in cigarette causes lung cancer?

• carbon monoxide

• tar

• nicotine

• irritants

Excessive drinking can cause

• stroke

• heart disease

• lung disease

• liver disease

How can we avoid alcoholism?

• drinking beverages with mild alcohol content.

• keeping company with friends who are alcoholic.

• understand the harmful social/personal effect of alcohol abuse.

• accepting alcoholic drinks from people who offer them.

A drug that slows down body functioning.

• Stimulant

• Depresssant

• None of the choices

A drug that speeds up the activity of the body and the brain.

• Stimulant

• Depressant

• none of the choices

Medicine that can be bought only if a doctor orders its use

• Stimulant

• Depressant

• Prescription