Health A Q3 FINAL EXAM

Substance abuse is highest among 30-45 year old's

• True

• False

is the main active chemical in marijuana products and is stored in fat cells for long periods of time (stored up to 14-17 days)

What is Narcan?

• A drug that may relieve pain or induce euphoria

• Type of cannabis product

• Medication to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose

• None of the above

Read the interview below. What's the cause of taking drugs?

'I feel sad, hopeless and I need something to help me escape from reality. So I turned to drugs. Initially, they gave me a pleasurable feeling and a sense of confidence but soon, I got addicted to them.'

• curiosity

• enjoyment and pleasure

• peer pressure

• being rebellious

• escape from reality

Withdrawal

• May happen when you stop using medication

• Body gets used to it; need more

• Works together positive way

• 2 or more meds; greater effect

Scar tissue that gradually replaces healthy liver cells due to alcohol consumption is called?

• Cancer

• Metamorphosis

• Cirrhosis

• Cirrhitis

Peer pressure can result in drug abuse.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Peer pressure often results in experimentation of drugs and subsequent abuse.

A drug that speeds up the central nervous system.

• Depressant

• Narcotic

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogen

Ecstasy, Methamphetamine, Spice, Bath Salts are...

• Hallucinogens

• Depressants

• K2

• Designer Drugs

A clear, thin odorless liquid created by the fermentation of fruit of grain mixtures is?

• Ethanol

• Ether

• Gasoline

• Sucrose