10 Questions
Which of the following are prohibited drugs?
Marijuana and opium derivatives
What are the adverse effects of marijuana as mentioned in the text?
Impairment of memory and short term cognitive functioning
Which drug is also known as 'poor man’s cocaine'?
Methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu)
What is the physical appearance of shabu as described in the text?
White odorless crystal or crystalline powder
What is one of the physiological effects of methamphetamine hydrochloride?
Decreased sperm production
What does drug dependence refer to?
The overuse of a drug without regard to accepted medical practice
How is a drug defined by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)?
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of a physiological system
What does drug addiction pertain to?
Dependency on drugs
How are prohibited drugs classified according to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972?
Drugs that produce psychological effects of narcotics or relieve pain & induce sleep
What are the adverse effects of marijuana mentioned in the text?
Impairment of memory and short term cognitive functioning
Test your knowledge on the social menace of drug addiction with this quiz based on the concepts discussed in Coloma & Herrera's 2004 research. Explore the impact of drug dependence on individuals and society, and gain insights into the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency's definition of drugs.
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