Substance Abuse and Addiction Awareness
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What distinguishes recovery from sobriety?

  • Recovery is a process towards an alcohol-free life, while sobriety is merely living without alcohol. (correct)
  • Recovery is a lifelong commitment, while sobriety is a temporary state.
  • Sobriety involves therapy, while recovery does not.
  • Recovery is about managing cravings, while sobriety involves abstaining completely.
  • Which of the following is a common effect of marijuana use specifically on females?

  • Increased testosterone levels.
  • Improved fertility.
  • Change of hormone levels. (correct)
  • Enhanced physical performance.
  • What is a carcinogen?

  • A substance that enhances mood
  • A substance that can cause cancer (correct)
  • A substance that decreases heart rate
  • A substance that can cause addiction
  • What is the primary characteristic of a stimulant?

    <p>It speeds up the central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is classified as an opiate often used as a prescription cough medicine?

    <p>Codeine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Drug-Free School Zone?

    <p>Areas within 1000 feet of schools with severe penalties for drug selling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol poisoning?

    <p>Mental confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BAC stand for?

    <p>Blood Alcohol Concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diseases are commonly associated with injecting drugs?

    <p>Hepatitis B and HIV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of alcoholism?

    <p>Abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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