10 Questions
What is the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for someone over the age of 21 to drive a motor vehicle in the US?
0.08%
Which substance contains more carcinogens than tobacco and is now legal for medical and recreational use in New Jersey?
Marijuana
Which type of smoke is a combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke from tobacco products?
Secondhand smoke
What is the active mind altering chemical found in marijuana that can make users feel relaxed, hungry, tired, and anxious?
THC
What is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States that can act as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen depending on the type used?
Marijuana
Which of the following is NOT a way drugs can enter the body?
Sublingual administration
What is the primary difference between drug dependence and drug addiction?
Dependence involves the need for the drug to function in daily activities, while addiction involves the pursuit of relief or reward from the drug.
Which of the following statements about tolerance is TRUE?
Tolerance occurs when the body becomes less sensitive to the effects of a drug over time.
Which of the following is an example of drug misuse?
Skipping doses of a prescribed medication to save money.
According to the study guide, what is the primary effect of alcohol on the body?
It acts as a depressant, slowing motor skills and impairing coordination.
Learn about drugs, medicines, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications in this study guide for a drug education exam. Understand the qualities of good medicine and the differences between prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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