Drug and Alcohol facts I need to know - Quiz

1. What is the most commonly used drug in the United States?
heroin
cocaine
alcohol
marijuana

2. Which of the following contains the most alcohol?
a 12-ounce can of beer
a cocktail
a 12-ounce wine cooler
a 5-ounce glass of wine
all contain equal amounts of alcohol

3. Crack is a particularly dangerous drug because it is:
cheap
readily available
highly addictive
all of the above

4. Fumes from which of the following can be inhaled to produce a high:
spray paint
model glue
nail polish remover
whipped cream canisters
all of the above

5. People who have not used alcohol and other drugs before their 20th birthday:
have no risk of becoming chemically dependent
are less likely to develop a drinking problem or use illicit drugs
have an increased risk of becoming chemically dependent.

6. A speedball is a combination of which two drugs?
cocaine and heroin
PCP and LSD
valium and alcohol
amphetamines and barbiturates

7. Anabolic steroids are dangerous because they may result in:
development of female characteristics in males
development of male characteristics in females
stunted growth
damage to the liver and cardiovascular system
overaggressive behavior
all of the above

8. How much alcohol can a pregnant woman safely consume?
a 6-ounce glass of wine with dinner
two 12-ounce beers each day
five 4-ounce shots of whiskey a month
none