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

    What distinguishes an illegal drug from other substances?

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

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