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- 1. Multiple Choice
A major reason why drinking can be especially dangerous for young people is because:
They tend to absorb alcohol more quickly than adults
The brain is not finished developing until people are in their mid-20's
They tend to drink more than adults
They tend to drive more than adults
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to recent research, which of the following statements is true?
Most high school students frequently drink in high-risk ways.
Most college students frequently drink in high-risk ways.
Most high school students think it's acceptable to drink underage.
None of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: Alcohol is a drug
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
How many standard drinks are typically in one bottle of wine?
3
5
8
10
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about standard drinks?
Most mixed drinks contain exactly one standard drink.
Beer can contain no more that 6% alcohol by volume.
Most glasses hold more than one standard drink.
All of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Select the statement that best completes the following sentence: "Teens who start drinking alcohol early..."
a. are more likely to have issues with alcohol addiction as they get older
b. are more likely to be be responsible drinkers as they get older
c. are more likely to be responsible drivers as they get older
d. are more likely to quit drinking earlier
- 7. Multiple Choice
How much pure alcohol is in one standard drink?
a. 0.6 ounces
b. 6 ounces
c. 16 ounces
d. It depends on the type of alcohol.
- 8. Multiple Choice
At a party, a stranger hands Luke a cup full of a mystery drink. The stranger said he doesn't know what was in it, but it tastes good. Luke refuses the drink. Select the statement that best supports his decision
a. Luke refused the drink because he couldn't tell how much alcohol was in it. Without that information, he couldn't pace himself or be safe while drinking.
b. Luke refused the drink because it's polite to refuse a drink the first time it's offered.
c. Luke refused the drink because he didn't believe that it would taste good.
d. Luke refused the drink because he didn't know if he could finish it.
- 9. Multiple Choice
When teens start drinking early:
a. they can build up their tolerance and prepare to be responsible drinkers
b. they can make more friends and be more social
c. they can lose out on getting better grades and compromise their health
d. All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
Research shows that more than 50% of incoming college students haven't had a drink in two weeks.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
A major problem with alcohol advertising is that:
a. Advertisers don't show the negative side of drinking.
b. Advertisers use stereotypes to target men and women in different ways.
c. Advertisers can set false expectations about the positive effects of drinking.
d. All of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
A popular wine commercial shows a group of women in a bar laughing and having a good time. The message they are sending is:
a. Women who drink alcohol have more friends and more fun
b. Women who drink alcohol prefer wine
c. Women who drink alcohol do so responsibly
d. Women who drink alcohol do so frequently
- 13. Multiple Choice
True or False: Movies, TV shows, and new stories often depict realistic images of teenagers drinking frequently.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
A parent is convinced his teenage children are drinking each time they hang out with their friends. No matter how many times they tell him that they don't drink, he is unconvinced. Where might the parent have gotten these ideas about teen drinking from?
a. Movies
b. Television
c. News Media
d. All of the above
- 15. Multiple Choice
True or False: Drinking alcohol is a good way to relieve stress.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
An example of why people may choose not to drink is:
a. Family history
b. Supporting the legal drinking age
c. Don't need alcohol to have fun
d. All of the above
- 17. Multiple Choice
Samantha has her eye on a scholarship to her first-choice college. At a friend's birthday party, she chooses to drink soda instead of alcohol. Select the statement that best supports Samantha's decision.
a. Family History
b. Peer Pressure
c. Parental Pressure
d. Educational Goals
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Alcohol affects sleep cycle
b. Alcohol reduces stress
c. Alcohol is a stimulant
d. All of the above
- 19. Multiple Choice
Eduardo had just graduated from college and has a job interview tomorrow. He's excited and nervous, and is having trouble falling asleep. A friend asks him to meet up for a drink to loosen him up and make him less stressed. What should Eduardo do?
a. Go meet his friend. Maybe a few drinks will reduce his stress.
b. Stay home and drink a few beers. He doesn't need to go out.
c. Go meet his friend. All he needs to do is drink enough to pass out.
Stay home and stay sober. Alcohol can negatively affect his sleep cycle, and he may make poor decisions. He needs to stay focused and get a lot of rest.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Select the statement which best supports this sentence: "Alcohol advertisers want more people to buy more alcohol."
a. Advertisers don't show the negative side of drinking.
b. Advertisers use stereotypes to target men and women in different ways.
c. Advertisers can set false expectations about the positive effects of drinking.
d. All of the above
- 21. Multiple Choice
If someone is showing signs of an alcohol overdose, you should:
a. Call 911 or get help from an adult
b. Lie the person on their back
c. Splash cold water on their face
d. Find a quiet place for the person to sleep
- 22. Multiple Choice
John, who is of legal age, is at a party. Even though there's a punch bowl of a mixed drink, he only drinks the beer that he brought himself. Which of the following statements best justifies John's decision?
a. John thinks communal drinks are watered down and don't contain enough alcohol.
b. John doesn't like punch or mixed drinks.
c. John doesn't know what exactly is in the punch or mixed drinks. He feels safer drinking the beer he brought.
d. Both A and C
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can result from frequent heavy drinking over time?
a. High blood pressure
b. Kidney failure
c. Muscle deterioration
d. All of the above
- 24. Multiple Choice
John and Jane are both 22, and both weigh 140 pounds. At a party, they drink the same amount over the same period of time. Whose BAC will be higher?
a. John
b. Both will have the same BAC
c. Jane
- 25. Multiple Choice
When a person blacks out, their hippocampus is unable to:
a. record new memories
b. control muscular movement
c. keep them from making embarrassing decisions
d. regulate their blood pressure
- 26. Multiple Choice
Select the correct statement:
a. Teens can drink legally if alcohol was given to them by an adult.
b. Adults are breaking the law if they buy or consume alcohol.
c. Alcohol blocks memory development in a teen's brain.
d. Adults who start drinking late in life are more likely to become addicted to alcohol.
- 27. Multiple Choice
The "Zero Tolerance" law states that:
a. It is illegal for people under 21 to drive with any measureable amount of alcohol in their system
b. People who drink and drive will go to jail immediately
c. It is illegal to drink and drive if a person's BAC is at or above .08%
d. Adults who provide alcohol to people underage will be arrested
- 28. Multiple Choice
"Social Host Liability" laws state that:
a. Adults can be held responsible for underage drinking on their property, regardless of whether they provide the alcohol
b. It is illegal for people under 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system
c. A person has to be at least 18 years old to host a party in his or her home
d. Adults can be held responsible for underage drinking on their property, if they provided the alcohol
- 29. Multiple Choice
If someone under the age of 21 is caught while driving under the influence, it could have affect their life outside of high school. Select the statements which best support this fact.
a. They may lose scholarships to universities and colleges
b. They may qualify for special programs such as financial assistance
c. They may be disqualified from applying to on-campus housing or job programs
d. They may be disqualified from applying to special programs such as financial aid
- 30. Multiple Choice
Jenna's parents are throwing a party and she can invite her friends. Jenna and her friends are all 18. According to the "Social Host Liability" law, if Jenna or one of her friends is caught drinking alcohol at the party, who would be held responsible?
a. Jenna, because she's the host and it is her house
b. Jenna's parents, because they're adults and it is their property
c. Both Jenna and her parents
d. Neither Jenna nor her parents
- 31. Multiple Choice
_______, depressants and stimulants are categories of prescription drugs which are highly regulated because they have a strong potential for abuse and addiction.
Opioids
Antibiotics
Benzos
Adderall
- 32. Multiple Choice
True or False: The benefits of prescription drugs do not outweigh the risks.
True
False
- 33. Multiple Choice
If you misuse or abuse stimulants, you may experience:
A. Dangerously high body temperature.
B. An irregular heartbeat or heart failure.
C. Seizures or stroke.
D. All the above.
- 34. Multiple Choice
True or False: If you are in possession of prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you, you could face legal consequences such as jail time, fines or criminal charges.
True
False
- 35. Multiple Choice
Depressants are typically prescribed to treat .
A. Pain due to injuries or surgeries
B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
C. Anxiety disorders and sleep disorders
D. Depression
- 36. Multiple Choice
True or False: Only people with a family history of addiction are at risk of becoming addicted to prescription drugs.
True
False
- 37. Multiple Choice
Drugs that are most commonly abused (including prescription drugs like OxyContin) increase activity in the brain. This can lead to feelings of intense happiness.
A. Adrenaline
B. Dopamine
C. Withdrawal
D. Addiction
- 38. Multiple Choice
What best describes the term "tolerance?"
A. The symptoms experienced when drug use is abruptly discontinued
B. A disorder in which quitting drug use results in withdrawal
C. Needing more of a drug over time in order to get the same effect
D. Taking a drug recreationally
- 39. Multiple Choice
True or False: If an individual experiences addiction, they have the best chances at recovery if they handle it themselves and do not tell others about their problem.
True
False
- 40. Multiple Choice
If someone stops taking a highly addictive drug abruptly and begins to experience pain and depression, they are likely going through:
A. Tolerance
B. Overdose
C. Withdrawal
D. Dependence
- 41. Multiple Choice
It is generally safe to share your prescription drugs with someone else if:
A. They are the same age, size and weight as you
B. They are experiencing the same symptoms
C. They are related to you
D. None of the above
- 42. Multiple Choice
True or False: Doctors will usually prescribe the same type of drug and dosage to every patient experiencing similar symptoms, regardless of the patient's age, weight or medical history.
True
False
- 43. Multiple Choice
What type of information can be found on the prescription label?
A. Directions
B. Drug name and strength
C. Interactions and warnings
D. All of the above
- 44. Multiple Choice
What should you do with leftover prescription medication after you no longer need them?
A. Hold onto them in case you need them in the future
B. Offer them to someone else who may need the medication
C. Properly discard the remaining pills
D. Continue taking them until there are no pills left
- 45. Multiple Choice
Mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:
A. The effects of stimulants can mask the effects of alcohol
B. Alcohol causes the body to more quickly absorb a stimulant
C. Mixing stimulants with alcohol can raise heart rate
D. Both A and C
- 46. Multiple Choice
Potential risk factors for someone getting addicted to prescription drugs include:
A. Taking them as prescribed
B. Asking the doctor many questions
C. Family history of addiction
D. All of the above
- 47. Multiple Choice
About _____% of high school seniors report misusing prescription drugs in the past month.
5
15
25
35
- 48. Multiple Choice
At a party, you see someone on the floor with grayish skin, having trouble breathing. This could be a sign of:
A. An alcohol overdose
B. An opioid or depressant overdose
C. A stimulant overdose
D. All of the above
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