Substance Abuse Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of tobacco product?

• Cigarettes

• Chewing gum

• Cigars

• Vapes

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What is the primary effect of alcohol consumption on the human body?

• Increases alertness

• Slows down the central nervous system

• Enhances physical coordination

• Improves cognitive abilities

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Which of the following best describes the difference between stimulants and depressants?

• Stimulants slow down body functions, while depressants speed them up.

• Stimulants and depressants both speed up body functions.

• Stimulants increase body and brain activity, while depressants decrease it.

• There is no significant difference; both affect the central nervous system similarly.

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What is a common consequence of long-term drug abuse?

• Improved mental health

• Decreased risk of infections

• Organ damage

• Increased physical fitness

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Which statement best defines addiction?

• A temporary interest in a particular substance or activity

• A chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, despite harmful consequences

• A state where an individual occasionally uses substances

• A lifestyle choice that prioritizes substance other activities over drugs

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What is the main ingredient in cigarettes that causes addiction?

• Nicotine

• Carbon monoxide

• Tar

• Acetone

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How does alcohol affect a person's reaction time?

• It has no effect

• It decreases reaction time

• It increases reaction time

• It varies depending on the person

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Which of the following is a stimulant?

• Alcohol

• Heroin

• Nicotine

• Drugs

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What is a common risk associated with depressant abuse?

• Hyperactivity

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased blood pressure

• Enhanced alertness

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Which of the following is a sign of addiction?

• Occasional use of substances

• Ability to stop using substances at any time

• Craving substances when not using them

• Using substances only in social settings

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