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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 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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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.
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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.
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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 conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use?

A
influenza
B
lung cancer
C
pneumonia
D
diabetes
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Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

A
ammonia
B
acetone
C
formaldehyde
D
arsenic
8

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
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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 BEST describes the possible impact of tobacco use on families?

A
Tobacco use can lead to financial difficulties.
B
Tobacco use can cause increased incidence of illness.
C
Tobacco use can lead to increased family conflict.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements is false?

A
A role model is somone who is admired.
B
Having role models who discourage drug use can lessen the chance of drug use.
C
Some media may glamorize or encourage drug use.
D
By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A
It is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
B
It is against the law to use a false identification card to purchase alcohol.
C
It is against the law to buy or consume alcohol when you're under the age of 21.
D
It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you're 21.
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Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)?

A
BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed.
B
BAC varies from one individual to the next.
C
BAC is used to determine level of intoxication.
D
BAC is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood.
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Which of the following statements about tobacco products is TRUE?

A
Tobacco products contain over 4,000 different chemicals.
B
All chemicals found in tobacco products are carcinogens.
C
Cigarettes are the least used tobacco product.
D
Tobacco products are difficult to obtain.
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Why do some teens give in to peer pressure and abuse drugs?

A
high self-esteem
B
strong refusal skills
C
friends who use drugs
D
self-assurance
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Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.

A
T
B
F
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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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Drug use is the consumption of legal and illegal drugs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society?

A
Alcohol is a contributing factor to many of society's problems, such as budget deficits and healthcare costs
B
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.
C
Apart from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol has a minimal contribution to societal problems
D
Alcohol is the contributing factor that leads to all of society's problems, including unemployment.
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Secondhand smoke is more dangerous in enclosed spaces. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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