Substance Awareness and Effects Quiz

Impaired motor skills due to alcohol's effects on the central nervous system.

Nicotine is the addictive stimulant found in tobacco leaves.

Dependence refers to reliance on a substance to maintain normal physiological function.

While smoking, chewing, and vaping are common forms, snorting tobacco is not typical.

Continued use of opioids can lead to physical dependence, requiring higher doses for the same effect.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana.

Psilocybin is the main psychoactive compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Stimulants like amphetamines can elevate heart rate and blood pressure.

Synergism refers to the amplification of effects when multiple drugs are used together.

Heavy alcohol use can lead to cognitive impairment and memory deficits.

Hallucinations can occur during alcohol withdrawal due to hyperexcitability of the brain.

Opioids primarily act on endorphin receptors in the brain, inducing feelings of pleasure and pain relief.

Inhalant abuse can lead to hypoxia and brain damage due to oxygen deprivation.

Mitragynine is the primary psychoactive compound in kratom leaves.