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Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE?

A
Tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke.
B
The negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker.
C
Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.
D
Increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users.
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In general, what is drug use?

A
taking over-the-counter medicine more than needed
B
the consumption of illegal drugs only
C
the consumption of legal drugs only
D
the consumption of legal and illegal drugs
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Which of the following conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use?

A
influenza
B
lung cancer
C
pneumonia
D
diabetes
4

Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

A
ammonia
B
acetone
C
formaldehyde
D
arsenic
5

Which of the following is NOT an increased health risk for children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke?

A
SIDS
B
asthma
C
chicken pox
D
ear infections
6

Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs?

A
Illegal drugs have higher costs.
B
Only illegal drugs are regulated by the government.
C
Legal drugs can be used at an earlier age.
D
The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs.
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Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true?

A
Peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding alcohol.
B
Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink.
C
The media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to drink.
D
Parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.
8

Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________.

A
prescription medicines don't cause addiction
B
they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms
C
most have no side effects
D
prescription versions can be purchased at any store
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
Alcoholics are able to stop drinking anytime they want.
B
Alcoholics will stop drinking if people tell them they have a problem.
C
Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem.
D
Alcoholics can stop drinking without help from other people.
10

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A
T
B
F
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How can refraining from smoking benefit an individual's health?

A
Refraining from smoking reduces an individual's risk of contracting most types of diseases.
B
Refraining from smoking eliminates the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
C
Refraining from smoking eliminates the risk of developing respiratory conditions, such as asthma.
D
Refraining from smoking reduces an individual's risk of contracting certain types of diseases.
12

Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.

A
T
B
F
13

Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.

A
T
B
F
14

Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person's physical but not mental state.

A
T
B
F
15

Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs?

A
They have fewer side effects.
B
They do not cause intoxication.
C
They are only dangerous for men.
D
They are derived from natural products.
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Prolonged use of psychoactive drugs can cause brain damage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
17

A desire to feel included or belong to a group can contribute to an individual using tobacco. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
18

Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________.

A
they are chemically different substances
B
the government defines drugs and medicines separately
C
medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases
D
drugs cannot be purchased in pharmacies
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The effects of tobacco use on society include high taxes and loss of life. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
20

Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed?

A
propanol
B
methanol
C
butanol
D
ethanol

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