Understanding Drugs Quiz

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Which of the following best defines a drug?

  • A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent a disease or medical condition (correct)
  • Any chemical substance that alters the structure or function of the body
  • Any natural substance found in plants and animals
  • A substance that is always illegal and addictive

What distinguishes a drug from other chemical substances?

  • Its ability to cause addiction
  • Its availability only through prescription
  • Its origin from animals or plants
  • Its potential to alter the body's structure or function (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the nature of drugs?

  • All drugs are illegal and harmful to health
  • Drugs are only found in synthetic form in laboratories
  • Drugs can be both beneficial and harmful depending on their use (correct)
  • Natural drugs are always safer than synthetic drugs

Which of the following best describes an illegal drug?

<p>A substance that is prohibited by law for use, possession, or sale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an illegal drug from other substances?

<p>It has a high potential for abuse and has no currently accepted medical use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a drug considered illegal?

<p>When it is listed in the schedules of controlled substances and is not authorized for medical use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines an illegal drug?

<p>A substance that is prohibited by law and has the potential for abuse or dependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an illegal drug from other substances?

<p>Its potential for causing addiction or dependence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a drug considered illegal?

<p>When it is prohibited by law and poses a risk to public health and safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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