Alcohol and Substance Impairment Quiz

Test your knowledge on substance abuse with questions about effects, legal limits, neurotransmitters, and addiction.

#1

Which of the following is a common short-term effect of alcohol consumption?

Increased concentration
Enhanced memory
Impaired coordination
Improved judgment
#2

Inhaling substances for their psychoactive effects is commonly known as:

Ingestion
Injection
Inhalation
Absorption
#3

What is the term for the set of symptoms that occur when an individual stops using a drug to which they are addicted?

Hangover
Tolerance
Withdrawal
Overdose
#4

Which of the following is a common short-term effect of stimulant drugs like cocaine or amphetamines?

Drowsiness
Increased heart rate
Muscle relaxation
Slurred speech
#5

Which factor can significantly influence how quickly alcohol affects an individual?

Eye color
Body weight
Hair length
Shoe size
#6

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in most countries?

0.02%
0.08%
0.10%
0.15%
#7

Which neurotransmitter is affected by most drugs and alcohol, leading to altered mood and behavior?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
#8

What is the main psychoactive component in marijuana?

Cocaine
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Heroin
Methamphetamine
#9

Which of the following is a potential long-term consequence of chronic alcohol abuse?

Improved cognitive function
Liver cirrhosis
Enhanced immune system
Decreased heart rate
#10

What is the primary active ingredient in beer, wine, and spirits?

Caffeine
Nicotine
Ethanol
Methanol
#11

What is the medical term for the physical or mental dependence on a substance, resulting in withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation?

Addiction
Intoxication
Tolerance
Abstinence
#12

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the human body?

Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
#13

Which category of drugs is known for altering perception, mood, and various cognitive functions?

Opioids
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Depressants
#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual requires increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effects?

Overdose
Tolerance
Addiction
Withdrawal
#15

What is the term for a severe and potentially fatal reaction to consuming a large amount of alcohol within a short period?

Hangover
Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tolerance
Alcohol dependence

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