Substance Abuse and Addiction Awareness Quiz

Discover crucial facts about substance abuse and addiction. Take our quiz to learn about effects, withdrawal symptoms, and more.

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

Increased focus

Improved coordination

Slurred speech

Enhanced memory

What is the main psychoactive component in marijuana?

Nicotine

Caffeine

THC

Cocaine

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to substance abuse vulnerability?

Genetics

Social environment

Physical activity level

Trauma history

Which of the following drugs is classified as a hallucinogen?

Heroin

Methamphetamine

LSD

Cocaine

What is the most commonly abused prescription opioid?

Codeine

Oxycodone

Morphine

Hydromorphone

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of withdrawal from opioids?

Nausea

Muscle aches

Increased energy

Anxiety

What is a common long-term effect of heavy methamphetamine use?

Weight gain

Decreased heart rate

Tooth decay

Improved cognitive function

Which of the following is a common symptom of stimulant withdrawal?

Extreme fatigue

Increased appetite

Depressed mood

Hypotension

What is the primary danger of mixing alcohol with benzodiazepines?

Increased energy

Enhanced relaxation

Respiratory depression

Reduced heart rate

#10

What is the primary danger associated with inhalant abuse?

Heart attack

Liver damage

Brain damage

Kidney failure

#11

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with addiction and reward?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

GABA

#12

Which of the following is NOT a common route of administration for heroin?

Intravenous injection

Smoking

Oral ingestion

Insufflation (snorting)

#13

What is the mechanism of action of cocaine in the brain?

Inhibiting dopamine reuptake

Increasing GABA levels

Blocking serotonin receptors

Enhancing acetylcholine release

#14

What is the most common route of administration for MDMA (Ecstasy)?

Smoking

Snorting

Injection