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Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs Answers

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Which drug is derived from the hemp plant?

A
marijuana
B
ketamine
C
heroin
D
methamphetamine
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Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?

A
allergies
B
high birth weight
C
longer term pregnancy
D
sudden infant death syndrome
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Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?

A
detached, dream-like state
B
fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
C
feelings of relaxation or anxiety with possible hallucinations
D
altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
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Which of these is a commonly abused prescription?

A
opiate pain relievers
B
heroin
C
ecstasy
D
motion sickness pills
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Which scenario is an example of external pressure to use drugs?

A
A teen has a genetic tendency to use drugs.
B
A teen feels depressed and decides to try drugs.
C
A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs.
D
A teen finds his parent’s prescription pain reliever and decides to try it.
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Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?

A
putting family members at risk
B
loss of driver’s license
C
breakdown of family relationships
D
increased risk of contracting hepatitis C
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Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?

A
decreased conflict with friends
B
increased safety in automobiles
C
decreased involvement in violence
D
increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
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Which drug has been legalized in some states for use for medical purposes with a prescription?

A
heroin
B
cocaine
C
ecstasy
D
marijuana
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Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens?

A
Ritalin
B
aspirin
C
OxyContin
D
cough syrup
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Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs?

A
thrill seeking
B
peer pressure
C
self-improvement
D
celebrity influence

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