Effects of Substance Abuse Quiz

Test your knowledge on substance abuse effects & risks with these 15 quiz questions. Learn about short-term and long-term impacts.

#1

Which of the following is a common short-term effect of substance abuse?

Improved memory
Elevated heart rate
Enhanced concentration
Increased appetite
#2

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Cocaine
Nicotine
THC
Heroin
#3

Which organ is most directly affected by alcohol consumption?

Kidneys
Liver
Lungs
Stomach
#4

What is a common short-term effect of hallucinogenic substances?

Increased appetite
Enhanced perception
Decreased heart rate
Improved coordination
#5

Which class of drugs includes ecstasy and MDMA?

Opioids
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
#6

What is the primary long-term effect of chronic alcohol abuse on the liver?

Fatty liver
Cirrhosis
Pancreatitis
Lung damage
#7

Which substance is associated with the development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms?

Caffeine
Nicotine
Alcohol
All of the above
#8

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by the use of cocaine?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Norepinephrine
#9

What is the long-term impact of opioid abuse on the respiratory system?

Increased lung capacity
Decreased respiratory rate
Chronic bronchitis
Improved oxygen absorption
#10

Which neurotransmitter is often affected by prolonged stimulant abuse?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#11

What is the primary risk associated with inhalant abuse?

Liver damage
Lung cancer
Heart attack
Sudden death
#12

Which neurotransmitter is often affected by depressant substances?

Dopamine
GABA
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
#13

What is the primary mechanism of action for benzodiazepines, a type of depressant?

Inhibiting serotonin reuptake
Increasing dopamine release
Enhancing GABA activity
Blocking norepinephrine receptors
#14

What is the primary psychoactive component in magic mushrooms (psilocybin mushrooms)?

MDMA
LSD
Psilocybin
Mescaline
#15

Which category of drugs includes codeine and morphine?

Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Opioids
Depressants

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