Types of Substances: Effects and Risks for Eighth Graders

Question 1

Stimulant drugs increase alertness and energy. Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Nicotine

Answer

Amphetamines

Question 2

Drugs that slow down brain activity and bodily functions are called:

Accepted Answer

Depressants

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Stimulants

Answer

Hallucinogens

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Inhalants

Question 3

Which of the following health problems is a long-term consequence of smoking tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer

Answer

Asthma

Answer

Kidney disease

Answer

Diabetes

Question 4

A drug that can lead to using more harmful drugs is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Gateway drug

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Experimental drug

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Recreational drug

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Prescription drug

Question 5

Which of the following is an effective way to resist peer pressure to use substances?

Accepted Answer

Saying no and walking away

Answer

Giving in to peer pressure

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Trying substances just once

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Ignoring peer pressure

Question 6

Using substances during pregnancy can harm both the mother and the baby. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 7

The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

18

Answer

19

Answer

20

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of illicit drug?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Marijuana

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Cocaine

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Prescription opioids used recreationally without a prescription

Question 9

What is the main psychoactive component of alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol

Answer

Nicotine

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THC

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Caffeine

Question 10

What is the term for the uncontrollable desire for a substance despite its negative effects?

Accepted Answer

Addiction

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Withdrawal

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Tolerance

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Overdose

Question 11

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the approval and use of drugs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Improved academic performance

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Legal issues

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Financial problems

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Damaged relationships

Question 13

What chemical in tobacco is responsible for its addictive properties?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Answer

Tar

Answer

Carbon monoxide

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Hydrogen cyanide

Question 14

What is the most common method for using illegal drugs like cocaine and heroin?

Accepted Answer

Injection

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Inhalation

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Ingestion

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Transdermal absorption

Question 15

In the United States, what is the legal age for purchasing and consuming alcohol?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

25

Question 16

Which substance acts as a depressant, slowing down brain and body functions?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Nicotine

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Marijuana

Question 17

What is the main psychoactive ingredient found in cigarettes and other tobacco products?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Answer

THC

Answer

Ethanol

Answer

Cocaine

Question 18

Which of the following is an immediate effect of consuming alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Impaired judgment and coordination

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Increased heart rate

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Respiratory depression

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Liver damage

Question 19

What type of drug primarily affects perceptions, thoughts, and emotions?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogen

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Stimulant

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Opioid

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Depressant

Question 20

In the United States, the legal age for purchasing and consuming alcohol is:

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

25

Question 21

Why is it important to read the label of a medication?

Accepted Answer

To learn about the drug's ingredients, dosage, and potential side effects

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To see if the drug is safe for you to take

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To understand how to store the drug properly

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To find out if the drug is covered by your insurance

Question 22

Which government agency is primarily responsible for regulating tobacco products in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of a substance that can lead to dependence?

Accepted Answer

Produces intense and pleasurable effects

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Harmless to the body

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Difficult to obtain

Question 24

What is the main psychoactive component found in tobacco products?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Answer

Ethanol

Answer

Caffeine

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THC

Question 25

Which type of drug slows down brain activity and affects the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Depressant

Answer

Stimulant

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Hallucinogen

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Narcotic

Question 26

What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

25

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an immediate effect of alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Improved reaction time

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Impaired judgment

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Reduced coordination

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Increased heart rate

Question 28

What is the addictive substance found in tobacco products?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Answer

Tar

Answer

Carbon monoxide

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Caffeine

Question 29

Which of the following substances is classified as an illicit drug?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Prescription pain medication (taken as prescribed)

Answer

Aspirin

Question 30

Which organ is primarily affected by the use of illicit drugs?

Accepted Answer

Brain

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Liver

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Heart

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Lungs

Question 31

What is the legal age for purchasing tobacco products in the United States?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

18

Answer

19

Answer

There is no legal age limit

Question 32

Which substance causes a slowing down of the body's functions?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Cocaine

Answer

Caffeine

Answer

Tobacco

Question 33

What is the main chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Answer

THC

Answer

Caffeine

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Ethanol

Question 34

What is the term for the body's need for increasing amounts of a substance to feel its effects?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

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Withdrawal

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Addiction

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Overdose

Question 35

What is the term for using substances without a doctor's prescription for non-medical reasons?

Accepted Answer

Abuse

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Addiction

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Tolerance

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Overdose

Question 36

What is the legal age to buy alcohol in most states in the United States?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

25

Question 37

Which of the following is a short-term consequence of alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Impaired judgment

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Increased heart rate

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Liver damage

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Cancer

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with tobacco use?

Accepted Answer

Improved physical performance

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Lung cancer

Answer

Heart disease

Answer

Addiction

Question 39

What is the main psychoactive component of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

THC

Answer

Nicotine

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Alcohol

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Caffeine

Question 40

What is the legal age for consuming alcohol in the United States?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

Varies by state

Question 41

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol

Answer

THC

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Caffeine

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Nicotine

Question 42

Which health condition is strongly linked to long-term tobacco use?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer

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Heart disease

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Cirrhosis of the liver

Question 43

What is the active compound in marijuana?

Accepted Answer

THC

Answer

Nicotine

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Ethanol

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CBD

Question 44

What term describes a substance used to treat medical conditions?

Accepted Answer

Prescription drug

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Dietary supplement

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Over-the-counter drug

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Illicit drug

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Increased self-esteem

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Tolerance

Answer

Withdrawal symptoms

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Cravings