20 questions
What is the term for when a person no longer responds to a drug in the way they did at first, so it takes a higher dose of the drug to achieve the same effects?
tolerance
dependence
addiction
withdrawal
What is the term for when a person needs to take a drug in order to feel or function normally?
tolerance
dependence
addiction
withdrawal
What is the term for a group of physical and mental symptoms a person goes through when stopping using a drug?
tolerance
dependence
addiction
withdrawal
What is it called when a person keeps using a drug and can’t stop, despite negative consequences from using the drug?
tolerance
dependence
addiction
withdrawal
Around what age does the brain fully develop?
6
15
18
25
What is the part of the brain that the main function is learning and memory; which can become impaired when under the influence of drugs and alcohol?
Pre-frontal Cortex
cerebellum
brain stem
hippocampus
What is the name of a set of skills designed to help teens avoid participating in high-risk behaviors, which could be harmful to their health?
advocacy skills
accessing valid information skills
refusal skills
goal-setting skills
What is the class / type of drugs that slows down the Central Nervous System and other body systems? (Alcohol is an example)
depressants
stimulants
hallucinogens
club drugs
What is the class / type of drugs that speeds up the Central Nervous System and other body systems? (Caffeine is an example)
depressents
stimulants
hallucinogens
club drugs
What is the term for cancer-causing chemicals, possibly found in e-cigarettes?
toxins
carcinogens
tetrahydrocanabinol
pathogens
What is the psychoactive chemical found in marijuana, which give the feeling of being “high”?
CBD
THC
BBD
ACDC
What is it considered to be when someone takes (Consumes) Prescription Medication that is prescribed to someone else and isn’t theirs?
Drug Use
Drug Misues
Drug Abuse
Drug Awareness
True or False: Even low doses of marijuana CAN affect driving abilities
True
False
True or False: Depth perception IS improved by marijuana usage
True
False
True or False: Motorists who have used marijuana are able to quickly identify dangerous situations
True
False
True or False: THC (the active chemical present in marijuana) can be detected up to 2 weeks or more after marijuana use
True
False
True or False: Reaction time speeds up after using marijuana
True
False
True or False: Opioids are used to treat depression in adults and teens
True
False
True or False: CNS Depressants are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep disorders
True
False
True or False: Stimulants can be used to treat ADHD in adults and teens
True
False