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Drug Abuse

Lesson 1: Avoiding the Hazards of Drug Abuse

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Indicators show that most Americans are prepared to take a stand against illegal use of ? and ? . alcohol / drugs
The definition of ? drugs are those drugs that are approved for sale either over the counter or by prescription. legal
The definition of ? drugs are those whose manufacture, sale, purchase for sale, or possession is prohibited by law. illegal
Many youths use drugs due to ? peer pressure
Drug abuse can often start with ? the use of legal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
Use of cocaine and heroin is unusual for those who have not previously used alcohol, ? and/or ? . marijuana/tobacco
Gateway drugs are drugs that can lead to the use of other stronger, more addictive drugs. Give an example of one legal gateway drug and one illegal gateway drug. alcohol and marijuana
Alcohol is a psychoactive or ? , as are heroin and tranquilizers. mind-altering drug
Many young people lose their lives in alcohol-related drowning, ? , and automobile accidents. suicides
Potency of marijuana has increased more than ? % over the last decade, thus increasing the dangers to users. 275%
Some researchers believe that the use of ? may weaken the immune system and aggravate infections. marijuana
It is believed that marijuana may stay in the body up to ? 3 weeks
Small doses of marijuana can be responsible for four of the following mental and physical issues. I. Acute loss of breath II. Blindness III. Diminished motor skills IV. Distorted perception V. Hampered judgment VI. Impaired memory function 3,4,5,6
Smoking a single marijuana cigarette can impair driving skills in much the same way that ? does. alcohol
Cocaine is one of the ? powerfully addictive drugs of abuse and is one that can ? . most/kill
Sharing needles increases the risk of contracting AIDS. Select one: true
Use of cocaine produces an accelerated heart rate while constricting the blood vessels. This results in body temperature and blood pressure rising. These physical changes may be accompanied by ? , cardiac and respiratory ? or ? . seizures/arrest/stroke
PCP is an illegal hallucinogenic drug that alters mood and consciousness and may distort the five senses. true
While under the effects of PCP, user may suffer serious injury of death true
Besides shallow breathing and nausea, the use of heroin causes three additional physical and psychological problems I. Delirium tremens II. Insomnia III. Need for increased dosage IV. Panic V. Need for large amounts of liquid 2,4,5
Because of differences in purity, uncertain heroin dosages can lead to ? , ? , and possible death. overdose/coma
“Designer Drugs,” created by underground chemists, produce much more toxic effects than the original substance from which they are produced. true
Name the four basic stages of alcohol and drug abuse. I. Court appearance II. Drunk driving arrest III. Experimentation IV. Loss of friends V. More frequent use VI. Intense preoccupation with desire to experience the effects of the drug VII. Increas 3,5,6,7
To help a family member or friend with a drug or alcohol problem, one should try to be ? . (Note: be prepared to discuss this topic in class.) understanding, firm, supportive, self-examining
Knowledge is a powerful weapon against drugs. Select one: true
From the selections below, select the best option as to how one can set an example for family or friends: do not misuse alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs and do NOT use illegal drugs
Which of the following might help one's younger children to just say “NO” to drug use? talk about the bad effects of alcohol and drugs to the child help the child develop a healthy self-image help the child develop a strong system of values help the child deal with peer pressure make family policies that help the child say no encourage
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