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A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Understanding Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Alcohol abuse occurs when
		A)	more than three drinks are consumed in one day.
		B)	more than five drinks are consumed per week.
		C)	alcohol is used to help you sleep.
		D)	a pregnant woman drinks.
		E)	All of the above are correct.


2	The rate of alcohol absorption is influenced by
		A)	body weight and emotional state.
		B)	Gender and emotional state.
		C)	Food intake and beverage preference.
		D)	Speed of consumption and alcohol history.


3	Name the condition which is acquired by an unborn fetus and caused by the mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
		A)	BAC
		B)	FAS
		C)	THC
		D)	ICE
		E)	FBS


4	What is the term that explains why one person may not feel drunk with a blood alcohol content of 0.12 while another may feel very drunk with the same BAC?
		A)	overindulgence
		B)	alcoholism
		C)	tolerance
		D)	rate of consumption
		E)	drug dependence


5	Name the drug that is often used to mask anabolic steroid use.
		A)	caffeine
		B)	alcohol
		C)	crack
		D)	amphetamines
		E)	diuretics


6	Cocaine or crack is a highly addictive drug harvested mainly in South America. It is a(n)
		A)	stimulant
		B)	antidepressant
		C)	depressant
		D)	sedative
		E)	steroid


7	A pathological or abnormal relationship with an object or event is termed
		A)	tolerance
		B)	addiction
		C)	disease
		D)	abuse
		E)	a motivational syndrome


8	Which is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States?
		A)	alcohol
		B)	marijuana
		C)	cocaine
		D)	crack
		E)	ecstacy


9	Which is the leading cause of death of cigarette smokers?
		A)	lung cancer
		B)	heart disease
		C)	emphysema
		D)	stroke
		E)	respiratory infections


10	If a friend passed out from alcohol overindulgence, you should:
		A)	leave him alone in a quiet room to sleep it off.
		B)	cover him with a blanket if he is shivering.
		C)	give him black coffee to sober him up.
		D)	call an ambulance if he is breathing shallowly.
		E)	put him in a cold shower.


11	Cocaine is a popular drug used at raves.
		A)	true
		B)	false


12	Ecstacy combines stimulant and hallucinogenic effects on the body but does not cause impaired learning or brain damage.
		A)	true
		B)	false


13	The pill form of ecstacy is often decorated with logos, such as familiar brand names.
		A)	true
		B)	false


14	GHB and rohypnol are commonly called the "date rape drugs."
		A)	true
		B)	false


15	It is a myth that women can get drunk faster than men.
		A)	true
		B)	false

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