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

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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35. 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

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

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

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

39. 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

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

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

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

43. 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

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

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

46. PCP is not an anesthetic. T / F

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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