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Alcohol

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Marijuana/THC

Opiates/Heroin

PCP

Prescription Drugs

Quiz

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 Click on these topics for detailed information on each substance listed. Then Take the drug facts quiz and see what you retained.

Just the Facts Quiz


 

INSTRUCTIONS:  In order to complete this quiz read the following literature: Just the Facts About Drugs – Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, PCP and Alcohol.

 

  1. Marijuana is classified as a depressant and a hallucinogen. T / F

 

  1. The main mind-altering ingredient in marijuana is GTO.  T / F

 

  1. Today, marijuana is considered to be 10 times more potent than marijuana used in the early 1970’s.  T / F

 

  1. The marijuana high reaches it’s peak in about 5 minutes and lasts 1 hour. T / F

 

  1. It takes 1 week to 1 month for all the chemicals from one marijuana cigarette to leave the body.  T / F

 

  1. Marijuana impairs or reduces short-term memory, alters one’s sense of time and reduces the ability to do things requiring concentration, swift reactions and coordination.  T / F

 

  1. Marijuana is not harmful to the respiratory system. T / F

 

  1. Marijuana smoke is more harmful than tobacco smoke. T / F

 

  1. Smoking one marijuana cigarette has the immediate effect of increasing the heart rate and blood pressure as much as 90%.  T / F

 

  1. Marijuana is not considered a “gateway” drug. T / F

 

  1. People who use marijuana regularly can develop a psychological dependency.  T / F

 

  1. Cocaine is powerful stimulant that comes from the South American coca bush.  T / F

 

  1. Cocaine that is bought on the street is a mixture of pure cocaine, and other substances such as talc, flour, laxatives, sugar, etc.  T / F

 

  1. Freebase cocaine is not water-soluble.  T/ F

 

  1. Crack is a yellowish/green pellet of ready-to-smoke freebase cocaine.  T / F

 

  1. The most dangerous form of smokable cocaine is coca paste – made by using gasoline or sulfuric acid to extract a smokable paste. T / F

 

  1. Cocaine and crack constrict the hearts blood vessels, making the heart work faster and harder.  T / F

 

  1. Cocaine use triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical that transmits feelings of pleasure and well-being in the brain.  T / F

 

  1. A cocaine high is often followed by a “crash” lasting 30 to 60 days or longer.  T / F

 

  1. The long lasting craving for cocaine makes addiction easy to treat.  T / F

 

  1. Amphetamines are psychoactive drugs that stimulate or increase the action of the central nervous system.  T / F

 

  1. “Look-alikes” are drugs manufactured to look like real amphetamines and are sold on the street as “speed” or “uppers.”  T / F

 

  1. “Look-alikes” are dangerous because they are readily available and there is no way to know what substances they really contain.  T / F 

 

  1. Small doses of amphetamines increase appetite and decrease respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure.  T / F

 

  1. Large doses of amphetamines may cause rapid and irregular heartbeat, tremors and loss of coordination or physical collapse.  T / F

 

  1. Prolonged use of amphetamines can lead to malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies, skin disorders, lack of sleep, weight loss and depression.  T / F

 

  1. Amphetamine psychosis is a mental disorder similar to paranoid schizophrenia.  T / F

 

  1. Amphetamines have the potential to produce tolerance – which means that increased amounts of the drug are needed to achieve the desired effects.  T / F

 

  1. Withdrawal from amphetamine use is accompanied by physical and mental depression, but is not usually life threatening.  T / F

 

  1. Opiates are classified as a narcotic. T / F

 

  1. Opiates are often used medically to relieve pain. T / F

 

  1. Opiates are from a resin taken from the happy plant found in countries like Mexico, Turkey, India, China and Burma.  T / F

 

  1. Some opiates can be obtained by prescription from a physician such as morphine and codeine.  T / F 

 

  1. Street heroin is a purple or blackish powder.  T / F

 

  1. Street heroin is usually diluted or “cut” with other substances such as sugar, powdered milk or quinine in order to increase the bulk amount sold to the user.  T / F

 

  1. Speedballing” is the combination of opiates with a stimulant such as cocaine. T / F 

 

  1. When someone becomes dependent upon opiates, finding and using the drug become their main focus.  T / F

 

  1. Opiates speed up breathing, heart rate, and brain activity.  T / F

 

  1. Regular opiate users who abruptly stop using the drug will experience withdrawal symptoms that usually begin 1-2 hours after the last dose.  T / F

 

  1. Opiate withdrawal can cause sleeplessness and craving for opiates that can last for several months.  T / F

 

  1. PCP is notorious for its unpredictability.  T / F

 

  1. PCP can be swallowed, smoked, sniffed or injected.  T / F

 

  1. PCP comes in several different forms – in its original form as a white or yellowish-white powder or as a tablet or capsule.  T / F

 

  1. The most popular method of PCP use is smoking marijuana, parsley, or tobacco sprinkled with PCP powder.  T / F

 

  1. At high doses, PCP users become extremely agitated which is commonly followed by seizures or coma.  T / F

 

  1. PCP is not an anesthetic. T / F

 

  1. Alcohol is the most widely abused drug in America. T / F

 

  1. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that slows down body functions such as heart rate and respiration. T / F

 

  1. There are three types of alcoholic beverages: they are beer, wine and liquor.  T / F

 

  1. Beer contains 6 percent to 9 percent alcohol. T / F

 

  1. Wine contains 12 percent to 14 percent alcohol. T / F

 

  1. Liquor contains 60 percent to 70 percent alcohol. T / F

 

  1. The amount of alcohol, body weight, food and attitudes influence how alcohol affects people.  T / F

 

  1. It takes about 60 seconds for the first amounts of alcohol to reach the brain.  T / F

 

  1. A hangover is a sign of alcohol poisoning.  T / F

 

  1. Two and a half drinks can affect the drinker’s judgment and lower inhibitions. T / F

 

  1. There are 3 different theories to explain alcoholism – they are genetic theory, psychological theory and sociological theory.  T / F

 

  1. Alcoholism has 3 distinct stages – the early stage, middle stage and late stage. T / F

 

  1. The company you work for has a Drug Free Workplace policy. T / F

 

  1. Drug Free Workplaces do not allow employees to use alcohol or illegal drugs at work. T / F