Drugs that are most commonly abused increase _____activity in the brain and can lead to feelings of intense happiness.
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OPIOIDS
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Depressants and stimulants are categories of prescription drugs which are highly regulated because they have a strong potential for abuse and addiction.
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If you misuse or abuse stimulants, you may experience:
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1. Dangerously high body temperature.
2. Any irregular heartbeat or heart failure.
3. Seizures or stroke.
4. All of the above.
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TOLERANCE
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Needing more of a drug over time in order to get the same effect.
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WITHDRAWAL
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If someone stops taking a highly addictive drug abruptly and begins to experience pain an depression, they are likely going through:
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It is generally safe to share your prescription drugs with someone else if:
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1. They are the same age, size and weight as you.
2. They are experiencing the same symptoms.
3. They are related to you.
4. None of the above.
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What type of information can be found on the prescription label?
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1. Directions
2. Drug name and strength
3. Interactions and warnings
4. All of the above
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What should you do with leftover prescription mediation after you no longer need them?
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Properly discard the remaining pills.
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Why is it important to follow prescription instructions exactly?
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1. To avoid developing a tolerance or dependence on the drug.
2. To prevent harmful side effects and possible interactions.
3. To prevent getting into legal trouble by violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
4. All of the above.
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Mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:
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1. The effects of stimulants can mask the effects of alcohol.
2. Alcohol causes the body to more quickly absorb a stimulant.
3. Mixing stimulants with alcohol can raise heart rate.
4. Both 1 & 3.
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Potential risk factors for someone getting addicted to prescription drugs include:
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Family history of addiction.
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Jamal is unsure about the medications his doctor prescribed for him. He should:
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Talk to his doctor.
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People may choose to misuse prescription drugs in order to:
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1. Relieve stress.
2. Be in a better mood.
3. Increase their focus.
4. All of the above.
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About _____% of high school seniors report misusing prescription drugs in the past month.
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1. 5
2. 15
3. 25
4. 35
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A good answer to someone offering you ADHD medicine is:
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"No thanks, I'm good"
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If someone you know asks for your leftover pain medications, you should:
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Say no and encourage them to see a doctor.
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Potential warning signs that someone is misusing prescription drugs include:
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1. Changes in sleeping habits.
2. Wanting to hang out with friends.
3. Spending time with family.
4. None of the above.
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__________is a sign that someone may be abusing stimulants.
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Increased aggression.
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If you need help with a prescription drug misuse problem, you should talk to:
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1. The person who provided you with the drugs.
2. Your family.
3. Your friend
4. Both 2 & 3
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At a party, you see someone on the floor with grayish skin, having trouble breathing. This could be a sign of:
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An opioid or depressant overdose.
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When witnessing an overdose, the first thing you should do is:
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Call 911
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Depressants are typically prescribed to treat.
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Anxiety disorders and sleep disorders.
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