Drug Classification Quiz

What is the definition of substance abuse?

• A harmful, intentional, pattern of drug use.

• A healthy and safe behavior.

• Using an illegal or legal substance in the right way.

• A personality disorder.

Which type of drug has the ability to excite—or stimulate—the body’s central nervous system through a release of neurotransmitters?

• Depressant

• Inhalant

• Stimulant

• Narcotic

What is a hallucinogen?

• A drug that helps you get rid of migraines.

• A type of skin fungus similar to Athlete’s Foot.

• Something that makes you sleep through the night.

• A drug that alters reality and makes you have delusions of things not there.

What is a depressant?

• A drug that makes you hear things that are not there.

• An over-the-counter drug that helps with skin rashes like Ringworm.

• A substance that calms your nerves and slows down messages between your brain and body.

• A drug that makes you happy and full of energy.

An opioid is...

• An over-the-counter drug that helps with skin rashes like Ringworm.

• A drug that makes you happy and full of energy.

• A drug that mimics or comes from a poppy plant that provides temporary pain relief.

• A drug that calms your nerves and slows messages between your brain and body.

What is another nickname for a stimulant?

• Booster

• Downer

• Upper

• Zippy

Which of the following is a potential risk and harm of opioids?

• Increased focus and productivity.

• Decreased appetite and weight loss.

• Risk of overdose and potential fatality.

• Improved memory and cognitive function.

What is the potential risk and harm of using stimulants?

• Improved sleep quality and reduced stress.

• Decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

• Enhanced decision-making and impulse control.

• Increased anxiety, irritability, and impaired judgement.

What is a potential risk and harm of using depressants?

• Increased energy and alertness.

• Improved coordination and motor skills.

• Enhanced memory and cognitive function.

• Impaired judgement and respiratory depression.

What is a potential risk and harm of using hallucinogens?

• Improved mental health and reduced anxiety.

• Enhanced perception and sensory experiences.

• Decreased risk of mental health challenges.

• Strong and unpredictable effects, worsening mental health problems.