Glencoe Health

Chapter 22: Illegal Drugs

Online Quizzes

1
Which is an effect of using an illegal drug?
A)The user can damage his or her brain.
B)The user can lose the ability to reason.
C)The user may die.
D)All of the above
2
Which is NOT a consequence of drug abuse?
A)Increased energy and wellness
B)Loss of interest in healthy activities
C)Family and friends affected
D)All of the above
3
Which is a possible health risk to a baby born to a mother who took drugs during her pregnancy?
A)Twins may be born.
B)The baby may be born with birth defects.
C)The baby may be very smart.
D)There are no consequences.
4
Which statement about marijuana is false?
A)Marijuana is a mind-altering drug.
B)Marijuana triggers the release of chemicals that produce feelings of pleasure.
C)Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco smoke.
D)The use of marijuana helps a person study and learn better.
5
Which is NOT a result of long-term use of inhalants?
A)Blindness
B)Increased fertility
C)Kidney damage
D)Cardiac arrest
6
The consequences of steroid use include _____
A)weight loss.
B)low blood pressure.
C)liver and kidney tumors.
D)All of the above
7
Which is NOT caused by psychoactive drug use?
A)Weight loss
B)Increased memory
C)Nerve damage
D)Aggressiveness
8
Which of the following drugs is NOT a stimulant?
A)Cocaine
B)Barbiturates
C)Nicotine
D)Amphetamines
9
Which statement about hallucinogens is false?
A)Hallucinogens impair judgment.
B)Hallucinogens cause increases in heart rates.
C)Hallucinogens alter mood.
D)Hallucinogens should be used only when prescribed by a doctor.
10
Which is NOT a warning sign of drug use?
A)A person catches a lot of colds.
B)A person changes his or her eating or sleeping habits.
C)A person has trouble concentrating.
D)A person talks about drugs constantly.
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