Prescription Drugs Review

Question 1

More people abuse prescription drugs than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin combined

Accepted Answer

true

Question 2

Prescription drug abuse causes the least percentage of deaths from drug overdosing

Accepted Answer

false

Question 3

Any or all of the elements that make up the body as well as its various reactions

Accepted Answer

body chemistry

Question 4

short-term effects of depressants are confusion, dizziness, low blood pressure, and depression

Accepted Answer

true

Question 5

Long-term use of opioids can lead to dependence

Accepted Answer

true

Question 6

abuse of prescription drugs can be riskier than the abuse of illegally manufactured drugs

Accepted Answer

true

Question 7

It is ________ to give someone a prescription drug that is not prescribed for them.

Accepted Answer

a felony

Question 8

Antidepressants do not lead to violent and/or suicidal thoughts

Accepted Answer

false

Question 9

A short-term effect of opioids include increased alertness

Accepted Answer

false

Question 10

Which of the following are teens most likely to abuse?

Accepted Answer

Prescription Drug

Question 11

Short term effects of stimulants include exhaustion and depression

Accepted Answer

true

Question 12

chronic disease characterized by excess sugar in blood, thirst, hunger and urination

Accepted Answer

diabetes

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