8th Grade Health – Substance Use Assessment

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Drugs that alter the way people think, feel, or see things are called:

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Hallucinogens

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Which of the following is NOT a drug category? Inhalants, Stimulants, Cannabis

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Clothing

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Methamphetamine is also known as:

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Speed, Ice, Crystal

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Which drug can act as both a stimulant and a depressant? Options: Marijuana, Caffeine, Nicotine, Ibuprofen

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Marijuana

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Which of the following is a club drug often found at parties? Heroin, GHB, Crack, Crystal Meth

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GHB

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Which of the following shows the correct order in which addiction develops? Use - Tolerance - Dependence - Brain Chemistry Changes - Addiction, Use - Brain Chemical Changes - Tolerance - Dependence - Addiction, Tolerance - Use - Dependence - Addiction - Brain Chemistry Changes, Brain Chemistry Changes - Use - Tolerance - Dependence - Addiction

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Use - Brain Chemical Changes - Tolerance - Dependence - Addiction

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Abuse when it comes to substances is defined as:

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The excessive or improper use of drugs or alcohol, especially repeatedly or habitually.

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List two short-term effects of alcohol.

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impaired judgment and memory problems

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Define misuse when it comes to substances.

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Misuse refers to using a substance in a way that is not intended or recommended, such as taking more than the prescribed dose or using someone else's medication.

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Why is fentanyl considered especially dangerous compared to other opioids?

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Fentanyl is especially dangerous because it is much more potent than other opioids, increasing the risk of overdose and death even in very small amounts.