1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?
being male
not graduating from high school
having a high-risk personality
being an independent thinker
2. Alcohol may positively affect the cardiovascular system by
reducing the risk of clot formation.
lowering blood pressure.
relaxing cardiac muscle tone.
stimulating cardiac muscle.
3. Someone who, perhaps unknowingly, allows another to continue excessive use of alcohol is called a(n)
facilitator.
enabler.
reinforcer.
predisposer.
4. Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause
impaired fetal growth and development.
increased risk of leukemia in the infant.
cleft palate.
congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.
5. Caffeine use
counters fatigue.
decreases gastric secretion.
induces sleep.
decreases blood pressure.
6. According to the text, the best solution to drug abuse is
prevention.
more available drug treatment programs.
legalization of drugs.
more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace.
7. Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of drug dependency?
having no desire to regulate substance use
taking larger amounts of a substance
changing one's lifestyle to accommodate drug use
continuing to use the substance in spite of recognition that its use is a problem
8. Binge drinking for men is defined as drinking _____ drinks or more in a row.
3
4
5
6
9. Narcotics is another term for
opioids.
psychedelics.
stimulants.
deliriants.
10. Hallucinogens are a group of drugs that alter the users perceptions, feelings and thoughts.
TRUE
FALSE
11. Giving up tobacco provides immediate health benefits to men and women of all ages.
TRUE
FALSE