Which stimulant is also referred to as crystal or crank and leaves the user feeling confused, shaky, and paranoid when it wears off?
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methamphetamine
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Which is a likely result of taking LSD?
answer
altered mood and sensory perceptions
(unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviour
Insensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harm
convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure
depression and paranoia)
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Prolonged and constant use of tobacco can weaken the user's immune system and increase the risk of many diseases.
Which disease makes the air sacs in the lungs less elastic, reducing their ability to absorb oxygen?
answer
emphysema
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Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous system?
answer
It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.
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Marcy's friend lost a lot of weight using a protein supplement, and she urges Marcy to try it. What should Marcy do?
answer
Consult a doctor before she decides to take it.
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Anabolic steroids increase muscle and stamina. Therefore, they are very popular among competitive athletes, both male and female, who want to improve their performance.
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synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone
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What is an advantage of consuming natural foods instead of dietary supplements?
answer
Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.
(They have more nutrients).
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Ian wants to develop the muscles in his upper body. Which is the best strategy for him to adopt?
answer
Work with a trainer and use researched information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
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Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are designed to treat a wide range of health problems.
What category of medicine is used to treat pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms?
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antibiotics
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When two or more medicines are taken at the same time, they can work together in one of three ways: additive, synergistic, or antagonistic interaction.
What is synergistic interaction?
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when one medicine boosts the effect of the other one
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Aspirin is a widely used drug. What kind of medicine is it?
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over-the-counter analgesic
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Which of the following is drug abuse?
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taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
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"My friends hang out after school and drink. They told me that I better start drinking too if I want to hang out with them at school and after."
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rejection
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Bertha's friends recently started drinking. She goes to a lot of parties with them where she is always pressured by the others to have a drink.
Which is the best way for Bertha to resist this pressure?
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State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.
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Mario's friend Omar invites him to a party with some people Mario does not know. Mario suspects that people will use drugs at the party.
Which is the best strategy for Mario to maintain his own health in this situation?
answer
Ask Omar for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.
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Which is NOT an effective way to resist unspoken peer pressure?
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Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
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Drug abusers can choose from a variety of treatments to overcome their illness. One kind of treatment is often necessary for serious forms of addiction, and it's required before entering most long-term drug-abuse recovery programs.
Which type of treatment is it?
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detoxification
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What is a therapeutic community?
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a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives
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Which of the following best describes rehabilitation?
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the lifelong commitment to abstaining from alcohol and committing to a life of sobriety every day
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What is the best definition of detoxification?
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a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
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Mike drank too much at a party last night. This morning he can't remember the previous night's events.
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blackout
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Which is not a common long-term effect of excessive alcohol consumption?
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oral cancer
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To which category of drugs does cocaine belong?
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stimulants
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Which statement about drugs is truFe?
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A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
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Marc has started drinking whenever he is upset or stressed. When his friends ask him how much he drinks, he lies and makes excuses. He sees alcohol as an escape from his everyday problems.
Which stage of alcoholism is Marc most likely in?
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problem drinking
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How do anabolic steroids make a person prone to injuries?
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They strengthen muscles but not ligaments or tendons, weakening the muscle support system.
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Which is an effect of steroid abuse?
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increased feelings of violence and aggression
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Which is the best definition of a dietary supplement?
answer
a pill, liquid or powder that is not a food item and contain some nutrients
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When can dietary supplements harm the body?
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when we take large doses of a particular nutrient in the supplement
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The interstate swimming competition is a month away and Jamie wants to build up his body and stamina for the competition. Which is the best way to do this?
answer
concentrate on his competition and adopt an appropriate training strategies to get the best results
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Why is the consumption of dietary supplements considered risky?
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because they are not officially tested by the government for effectiveness
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Andrea is trying to lose 25 pounds in one month. Which is the best approach?
answer
She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
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Joelle heard that vitamin K can strengthen her bones so she started taking megadoses of it daily. What negative effect could this have?
answer
poison her by building up too much vitamin K in her body
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Maurice plans to become a professional wrestler and wants to build his strength. Which is the best strategy for Maurice?
answer
devising a training program that builds muscle mass slowly
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Which is a possible long-term effect of steroid use?
answer
liver cancer
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Taking caffeine with an allergy
medicine that causes drowsiness
taking aspirin if you have
bleeding or stomach problems
taking one drug to speed up
digestion so another can be
absorbed faster
taking insulin to treat diabetes
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drug antagonism
misuse
drug synergism
appropriate use
Drugs that speed up the central nervous system; they cause feelings of confidence and euphoria, followed by sudden emotional letdown.
blood vessels shrink
high blood pressure
risk of heart attack
depression
paranoia
risk of contracting HIV from infected needles
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depressants
examples: baribiturates, tranquilizers, Rohypnol(commonly known as the date rape drug), GHB
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Drugs that slow down the central nervous system; they relax muscles, relieve feelings of stress and cause drowsiness.
reduced heart rate
dangerously low blood pressure
barbiturates mixed with alcohol can cause death
Rohypnol can cause unconsciousness and no recollection of what happened upon waking
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narcotics
examples: opium, morphine, heroin
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Drugs derived from the opium plant; morphine is a prescription drug that is used to relieve very strong pain, and heroin is an illegal drug that is highly addictive.
slow breathing and pulse rate
infection of heart lining
liver disease
risk of contracting HIV and other diseases through infected needles
may lead to coma or death if taken in large doses
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hallucinogens
examples: PCP, LSD, ketamine
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Drugs that change perception of time and reality and that cause hallucinations by overloading the sensory controls in the brain.
unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviour
Insensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harm
convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure
depression and paranoia
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marijuana (commonly known as grass, weed or pot)
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The most widely used illegal drug, marijuana raises levels of dopamine in the brain, a chemical that causes feelings of pleasure. That feeling is followed by a sudden letdown.
increase drisk of cancer
decreased immunity
lower testosterone levels and interferes with sperm production
affects short-term memory
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inhalants
examples: solvents and aerosols(glue, spray paint, gasoline)
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the fumes from these drugs are sniffed to get a "high".
death of brain cells
impaired judgement
sudden death due to cardiac arrest or suffocation
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designer drugs
example: Ecstasy
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These synthetic chemicals are designed to have the same effect as that of hallucinogens and other drugs. Ecstasy is both as a stimulant and a hallucinogen.
confusion
depression
paranoia
long-term damage to the nervous system
overdose can lead to paralysis
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Look at the three drugs labeled A, B, and C. Choose the list below that correctly identifies the three drugs by their type.
A: amphetamine B: LSD C: ecstasy
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A: stimulant B: hallucinogen C: both stimulant and hallucinogen
Amphetamines are powerful stimulants, LSD is a hallucinogen, and ecstasy is a designer drug that imitates the effects of both.
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Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs. It comes from the cannabis plant, whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for intoxicating effects.
Which of the following statements about marijuana is false?
answer
Marijuana can cause females to have an excess of female hormones.
This statement is false. Marijuana can raise the level of male, not female, hormones in females.F
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Joe moved to a new town and was having a hard time making friends. Recently he met some people he really liked at a party. They started smoking marijuana and offered him some. He smoked the marijuana, even though he didn't want to.
What should Joe do the next time this happens in order to stay drug free?
answer
He should say "no" clearly and firmly state that he doesn't do drugs. If they pressure him, he should leave the scene.
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Which of these drug users is most likely an addict?
answer
Marjorie, who takes cocaine every day and has strong bouts of anxiety if she cannot
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Gina's father has diabetes and takes insulin. He recently had a liver transplant, after which he was put on anti-rejection medicines. This has made his insulin less effective.
Which term best characterizes Gina's father's situation?
answer
drug antagonism
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Which category of drugs does not increase your risk of contracting HIV through infected needles?
answer
inhalants
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Which statement best describes the effect that stimulants have on your body?
answer
Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
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Which category of drugs does LSD belong to?
answer
hallucinogens
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Spoken Peer Pressure
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put down: insulting people to get them to do something they would rather not do
rejection: threatening to end a friendship if a person doesn't do something
reasoning: giving convincing (but often flawed) reasons to do something
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Janelle says to Franco, "I've just found this pill that really helps me stay up late and study. I think you'd like it too." What type of peer pressure is Janelle using?
answer
Reasoning
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Which of the following statements about peer pressure is true?
answer
Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.
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Which of the following is the least preferable way to refuse when someone offers you drugs at a party?
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"What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
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Julio's friend Javier invites him to a party with some people Julio does not know. Julio suspects that people will use drugs at the party. Which is the best strategy for Julio to maintain his own health in this situation?
answer
Ask Javier for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.
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Which of the following is the best type of refusal to use when someone offers you drugs?
answer
assertive and clear
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Which of these organizations provides help to the friends and families of an alcoholic?
answer
Alateen
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What is the last and most crucial step in the treatment of alcoholism?
answer
rehabilitation
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How does Alcoholics Anonymous help people deal with alcoholism?
answer
AA provides alcoholics a place to discuss their struggles with quitting drinking, help each other maintain sobriety, and share their experiences, strengths, and hopes; uses a 12- step model of the process of recovery
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What is a therapeutic community?
answer
a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives
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Which behavior is most likely to indicate alcohol abuse?
answer
Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.
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3 stages of addiction
answer
Abuse
dependance
Addiction
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leukoplakia
answer
Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
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BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
answer
Weight, height, gender, amount of food eaten
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