Substance Abuse and Poisoning Quiz

Test your knowledge of drugs and their effects with this Substance Abuse Psychology quiz. Learn about opioids, hallucinogens, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a commonly abused central nervous system depressant?

Cocaine
Heroin
Alcohol
LSD
#2

What is the most common route of administration for opioids?

Oral ingestion
Intravenous injection
Inhalation
Rectal insertion
#3

What is the primary psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Ethanol
Methanol
Isopropanol
Butanol
#4

What is the primary psychoactive compound in tobacco products?

Nicotine
Caffeine
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
#5

What is the primary effect of stimulant drugs on the central nervous system?

Sedation
Decreased heart rate
Increased alertness
Respiratory depression
#6

What is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol in the body?

Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
Brain
#7

Which of the following drugs is classified as a hallucinogen?

Methamphetamine
Cannabis
PCP (Phencyclidine)
Nicotine
#8

What is the antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning?

Naloxone
Flumazenil
N-acetylcysteine
Atropine
#9

Which of the following drugs is a synthetic opioid analgesic?

Morphine
Fentanyl
Codeine
Heroin
#10

What is the primary psychoactive component in cannabis?

Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cannabinol (CBN)
Cannabigerol (CBG)
#11

What is the most common route of administration for cocaine?

Intravenous injection
Smoking
Oral ingestion
Rectal insertion
#12

Which of the following is a common sign of stimulant intoxication?

Slurred speech
Decreased heart rate
Increased energy
Constricted pupils
#13

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

Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Cirrhosis of the liver
Hypothyroidism
#14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of opioid overdose?

Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils
Hypertension
Unconsciousness
#15

Which of the following is a long-term effect of chronic methamphetamine abuse?

Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatotoxicity
Hypertension
Cerebral edema
#16

What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose?

Naloxone
Flumazenil
Atropine
N-acetylcysteine
#17

Which of the following is a long-term effect of chronic cocaine abuse?

Bradycardia
Peripheral neuropathy
Hypertension
Epilepsy
#18

What is the antidote for cyanide poisoning?

Naloxone
Atropine
Dimercaprol
Hydroxocobalamin

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