National Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge

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1
What is a common reason people may use drugs, even if they know using drugs may be unhealthy for them?
All of the these
To enhance performance in sports or school
To feel pleasure/experience a “high”
To cope with trauma
2
Driving after using marijuana isn’t dangerous like driving after drinking alcohol.
True
False
3
These pathways in the brain are responsible for getting us to repeat pleasurable activities—also known as reinforcement.
Hormone
Sensory
Dopamine
Steroid
4
For drugs to affect the brain, chemical messengers called neurotransmitters must bind to
Prefrontal cortex
Neurons
None of the these
Receptors
5
Which are examples of prescription stimulant misuse?
Taking stimulant medication that was not prescribed to you
All of the these
Taking a med in a way other than prescribed
Taking more than your prescribed dose
6
MDMA (aka Ecstasy or Molly) produces its effects by increasing the activity of which neurotransmitters in the brain?
All of the these
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
7
“Bath salts,” or synthetic cathinones, are sometimes sold in small foil or plastic packages labeled as:
Plant food
All of the these
Research chemicals
Glass cleaner
8
Which of the following is true regarding opioids?
All of the these
Opioids can be dangerous if misused
They are used to treat severe pain
They tell your brain to block pain & can also make you feel relaxed
9
Vaping nicotine can be addictive just like smoking cigarettes.
True
False
10
Which component of the cannabis (marijuana) plant is psychotropic, or produces a high by altering consciousness?
THC
CBD

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