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Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of drug abuse?
Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of drug abuse?
- Using drugs for a purpose different from the one they were prescribed for
- Using drugs that have the capacity to alter mood or behavior
- Using drugs that result in physical, mental, or social impairment
- Using drugs that have legitimate medical application (correct)
What is the main withdrawal symptom described in the text that can occur when stopping drug use?
What is the main withdrawal symptom described in the text that can occur when stopping drug use?
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Hallucinations
- Nausea (correct)
Which type of drug is MOST likely to cause changes in time and space perception, delusions, and hallucinations?
Which type of drug is MOST likely to cause changes in time and space perception, delusions, and hallucinations?
- Nicotine
- Stimulants
- Sedatives
- Hallucinogens (correct)
Which of the following substances, other than drugs, does the text mention can be abused?
Which of the following substances, other than drugs, does the text mention can be abused?
Which of the following types of drugs, according to the text, are most likely to reduce anxiety and excitement?
Which of the following types of drugs, according to the text, are most likely to reduce anxiety and excitement?
What is the main reason, according to the text, that people may abuse drugs?
What is the main reason, according to the text, that people may abuse drugs?
What is the definition of a drug abuser according to the text?
What is the definition of a drug abuser according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential sign that someone is using drugs?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential sign that someone is using drugs?
Which type of drug is used to relieve pain and often induce sleep?
Which type of drug is used to relieve pain and often induce sleep?
What other product, besides drugs, can be abused according to the text?
What other product, besides drugs, can be abused according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of drug use mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of drug use mentioned in the text?
What is the best thing to do if you think someone is using drugs?
What is the best thing to do if you think someone is using drugs?
What is the definition of a drug according to the text?
What is the definition of a drug according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a way that drugs can be taken according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a way that drugs can be taken according to the text?
What is the key difference between legal and illegal drugs according to the text?
What is the key difference between legal and illegal drugs according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a legal drug?
Which of the following is NOT considered a legal drug?
What does the text say can happen when people abuse legal drugs or use illegal drugs?
What does the text say can happen when people abuse legal drugs or use illegal drugs?
What can happen if any drug is taken in excess?
What can happen if any drug is taken in excess?
