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Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?

A
mental alertness
B
paranoia
C
extreme happiness
D
sensitivity to light
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Which drug is derived from the hemp plant?

A
marijuana
B
ketamine
C
heroin
D
methamphetamine
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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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Why are over-the-counter drugs often abused?

A
They taste better than prescription drugs.
B
They are legal and easy to access.
C
They do not need to be taken daily.
D
They are more potent than prescription drugs.
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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
6

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 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 nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens?

A
Ritalin
B
aspirin
C
OxyContin
D
cough syrup
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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 characteristic is a sign of drug addiction?

A
regular work attendance
B
easily able to stop taking a drug
C
experiencing legal problems
D
never taking more of a particular drug

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