Narcotics Quiz

Question 1

The Opium Wars were fought partially due to the opium trade.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is one major challenge with synthetic opioids?

Accepted Answer

They are difficult to regulate and detect

Question 3

Which emerging technology is being researched to prevent drug trafficking?

Accepted Answer

AI and big data

Question 4

What age group has the highest rates of illicit drug use?

Accepted Answer

18-25

Question 5

What is the most effective approach to opioid addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Question 6

What is the primary medical use of narcotics?

Accepted Answer

Pain management

Question 7

what percentage of incarcerated individuals have a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

65%

Question 8

How do narcotics primarily affect the body?

Accepted Answer

They mimic endorphins to relieve pain

Question 9

What was heroin originally used for?

Accepted Answer

Combatting other substance addictions

Question 10

What ancient civilization first recorded the use of opium?

Accepted Answer

Sumerians

Question 11

What drug is commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Question 12

Why was heroin smoked instead of injected in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression, Fear of contracting HIV

Question 13

What is the leading cause of death from opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

Question 14

What does the Greek word "narkoticos" mean?

Accepted Answer

Benumbing or deadening

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of narcotics?

Accepted Answer

Increased blood pressure

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