Drug Education Exam - Study Guide

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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% (correct)
  • 0.05%
  • 0.15%
  • 0.10%

Which substance contains more carcinogens than tobacco and is now legal for medical and recreational use in New Jersey?

  • Nicotine
  • Prescription medication
  • Alcohol
  • Marijuana (correct)

Which type of smoke is a combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke from tobacco products?

  • Sidestream smoke
  • Secondhand smoke (correct)
  • Mainstream smoke
  • Tar

What is the active mind altering chemical found in marijuana that can make users feel relaxed, hungry, tired, and anxious?

<p>THC (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Marijuana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way drugs can enter the body?

<p>Sublingual administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between drug dependence and drug addiction?

<p>Dependence involves the need for the drug to function in daily activities, while addiction involves the pursuit of relief or reward from the drug. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about tolerance is TRUE?

<p>Tolerance occurs when the body becomes less sensitive to the effects of a drug over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of drug misuse?

<p>Skipping doses of a prescribed medication to save money. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the study guide, what is the primary effect of alcohol on the body?

<p>It acts as a depressant, slowing motor skills and impairing coordination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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