The Effects of Substance Abuse

An addict is a person who _____________________________.

• takes too many drugs or drinks too much alcohol

• has a physical need for a habit-forming substance, such as alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

• has a physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, such as alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

People who inject drugs have a higher risk of contracting __________.

• common colds and cancer

• cancer and AIDS

• AIDS and hepatitis

• herpes and hepatitis

A type of drug that slows activity of the nervous system, making you less alert and less attentive is a(n) __________.

• stimulant

• depressant

• hallucinogen

• amphetamine

Using a legal drug for medical reasons, but not as recommended or prescribed is __________.

• drug abuse

• drug misuse

• drug use

• drug addiction

__________ is the state of needing something or being dependent on it.

• Dependency

• Progression

• Habitual

The most commonly abused substance among 12th graders in the United States in 2014 was __________.

• marijuana

• alcohol

• prescription medications

• over-the-counter medications

A series of stages or steps is called a __________.

• regression

• congestion

• progression

• procession

A type of drug that slows activity of the nervous system, making you less alert and less attentive is a(n) __________.

• stimulant

• depressant

• hallucinogen

• amphetamine

A drug that increases levels of activity in some parts of the body is a __________.

• stimulant

• hallucinogen

• narcotic

• analgesic

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol?

• It slows the functions of your brain and other parts of your nervous system

• It speeds up different functions in your body

• It is not considered an addictive drug

• In most states it can be purchased by people over 18 years of age