QUIZ – Chapter 8: Substance Use and Abuse – Practice Questions &
Study Review
Using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons is known as - correct answer ✔✔prescription
drug abuse
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will
experience - correct answer ✔✔both tolerance and withdrawal.
According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students
to avoid drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Having a healthy social network
Marijuana may have all the following adverse effects EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔increased
production of testosterone in males.
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT - correct
answer ✔✔to reduce appetite for weight control.
Morphine and heroin are both - correct answer ✔✔opioids.
Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? - correct answer ✔✔Adverse effects include
mood swings and other psychiatric issues.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? - correct
answer ✔✔Dopamine
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as - correct
answer ✔✔carcinogens.
Study Review
Using prescription drugs for non-medical reasons is known as - correct answer ✔✔prescription
drug abuse
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will
experience - correct answer ✔✔both tolerance and withdrawal.
According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students
to avoid drugs? - correct answer ✔✔Having a healthy social network
Marijuana may have all the following adverse effects EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔increased
production of testosterone in males.
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT - correct
answer ✔✔to reduce appetite for weight control.
Morphine and heroin are both - correct answer ✔✔opioids.
Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? - correct answer ✔✔Adverse effects include
mood swings and other psychiatric issues.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? - correct
answer ✔✔Dopamine
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as - correct
answer ✔✔carcinogens.
