Drug Use Risks Answers

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Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________.

A
drugs can amplify preexisting negative emotions
B
drugs negatively influence a person's ability to make good judgments
C
withdrawal symptoms can be too overwhelming for the addict
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy?

A
Drug use during pregnancy affects the health of the mother but not the baby.
B
There is little data proving that drugs affect the unborn baby.
C
The effect of drug use during pregnancy only temporarily affects the baby.
D
Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects.
6

Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child?

A
abuse from the child
B
honest communication from the child
C
responsible behavior from the child
D
all of the above
7

The cost of drug use for the public involves all the following EXCEPT:

A
increase in healthcare costs
B
increase in law enforcement costs
C
decrease in prevention and treatment costs
D
all of the above
9

Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use?

A
driving responsibly
B
performing well in school
C
having protected sex
D
engaging in criminal activiy
11

Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence?

A
People that are dependent on drugs believes that they need the drug to function effectively.
B
People that are dependent on drugs experience psychological and physiological changes as a result of drug use.
C
People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects.
D
People that are dependent on drugs are at risk for overdosing.
12

Drug use can cause the spread of diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
13

Choose the correct cycle of addiction.

A
drug use, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, addiction
B
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal
C
drug use, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal
D
drug use, withdrawal, tolerance, addiction, dependence
14

Teens are more susceptible to the effects of drugs than adults. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________.

A
drugs can amplify preexisting negative emotions
B
drugs negatively influence a person's ability to make good judgments
C
withdrawal symptoms can be too overwhelming for the addict
D
all of the above
16

There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
17

Drug abuse is defined as __________.

A
the consumption of legal drugs for medical purposes
B
the consumption of illegal drugs for medical purposes
C
the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life
D
using drugs on an occasional basis until mood is altered
18

Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following?

A
financial difficulties
B
emotional security
C
peaceful home environment
D
respectful communication
19

The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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