Test your knowledge NIDA for Teens

Nicotine acts by attaching to which type of receptors?

Methamphetamine can cause long-term damage to neurons that contain the neurotransmitter dopamine.

The word “hallucinate” comes from the Latin words meaning:

Nicotine can cause an increase in the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.

Which of the following is the part of the brain that controls feelings of pleasure?

Which of the following are effects of methamphetamine?

People sometimes call opioids names like…

Butane, found in cigarette lighters and refills, makes the heart extra-sensitive to:

There are lots of different kinds of stimulants. Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

Healthy ways to gain muscle that won’t leave you feeling all gross and irritated with your friends and family include...

Your body actually produces its own version of opiates.

A person who has smoked marijuana may have difficulty keeping his or her balance because of marijuana’s effect on the..

Anabolic steroids in the brain may trigger behavior known as...

Tetrahydrocannabinol is:

The hippocampus is:

Which product is an electronic device that people use to inhale nicotine?

Marijuana for recreational use is legal for teens in every state.

The word “anabolic” means...

A student who smokes marijuana may do poorly on a test given the next day because of marijuana’s effect on the...

Nicotine is the chemical found in tobacco. It is not very addictive.

Damage from long-term use of inhalants can slow or stop nerve cell activity in some parts of the brain including:

Which of the following statements are TRUE about marijuana?

Scientists are using cloning to learn more about how cocaine acts in the brain. What is a clone?

LSD and PCP can change the way that neurons communicate. Which of the following is used by neurons to communicate?

Some hallucinogens are natural. Can you identify some of these man-made chemicals?

MDMA and MDA cause neurons to release the neurotransmitter serotonin. This can cause which of the following?

Methamphetamine is able to act in the brain because it has a structure similar to which brain chemical?

Which of the following is an opiate drug that doctors prescribe for the treatment of pain?

Inhalants, such as hair spray, gasoline, and spray paint, can often be identified by their:

Which of the following is part of a neuron?

Opiates are made from opium, which can be found in which type of plant?

Cocaine can damage the heart by causing:

Which of the following are ways that nicotine can enter the bloodstream?

The body’s defense against germs and diseases is called...

One way that people misuse opioid pain medicines is taking pills that are not prescribed for them.