1.

The most widely used drug in the world is:

A) alcohol.
B) caffeine.
C) tobacco.
D) cannabis.

2. The use of a chemical substance to the extent that it impairs the user's well-being
in any domain of health constitutes:
A) drug abuse.
B) drug addiction.
C) physical dependence.
D) psychological dependence.

3. A drug that attaches to a neurotransmitter receptor and produces neural actions

that mimic or enhance those of a naturally occurring neurotransmitter is known
as a(n):
A) antagonist.
B) hormone.
C) opiate.
D) agonist.

4. __________ describes a behavior pattern characterized by preoccupation with

obtaining and using a drug.
A) Physical dependence
B) Psychological dependence
C) Drug addiction
D) Drug abuse

5. Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins, this drug

is classified as a(n):
A) antagonist.
B) agonist.
C) hallucinogen.
D) stimulant.

6. The use of a drug to feel and function normally is a sign of:

A) abuse.
B) dependence.
C) sensitivity.
D) addiction.

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 7. Most drugs, including alcohol and nicotine, give rise to:
A) physical dependence.
B) psychological dependence.
C) both physical and psychological dependence.
D) tolerance but not dependence.

8. Alcohol belongs to this class of drugs:

A) stimulants.
B) depressants.
C) opiates.
D) endorphins.

9. Barbiturates taken in combination with alcohol may cause death through a

process known as:
A) suppression syndrome.
B) hypersensitivity.
C) drug potentiation.
D) sympathomimetic agency.

10. Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins, this drug
is classified as a(n):
A) antagonist.
B) agonist.
C) hallucinogen.
D) stimulant.

11. According to the ________, drug use serves to restore abnormally low levels of
key neurotransmitters.
A) withdrawal-relief hypothesis
B) hypersensitivity theory
C) reward model
D) social learning model

12. According to the reasoning of the reward models, addiction may be best
understood as being motivated by:
A) avoidance of withdrawal.
B) maintaining neurochemical homeostasis.
C) pleasure seeking.
D) peer pressure.

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 13. Most drugs, including alcohol and nicotine, give rise to:
A) physical dependence.
B) psychological dependence.
C) both physical and psychological dependence.
D) tolerance but not dependence.

14. Which theory maintains that peer groups can overcome the controlling influence
of family, school, and religious values in promoting substance use among
adolescents?
A) peer cluster theory
B) social control theory
C) gateway theory
D) vicarious learning theory

15. According to the Institute of Medicine, at-risk drinking is defined as consuming

an average of ___________ or more drinks per day in the past month.
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

16. High school students in which ethnic group have the lowest reported use rates for
virtually all psychoactive drugs, including alcohol?
A) Hispanic-Americans
B) Asian-Americans
C) African-Americans
D) European Americans

17. The three most widely used drugs in the world are:
A) alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine.
B) caffeine, cannabis, and nicotine.
C) caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
D) cocaine, alcohol, and caffeine.

18. The MOST preventable cause of death, illness, and disability is:
A) obesity.
B) hypertension.
C) tobacco use.
D) alcohol dependence.

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 19. Researchers have discovered a link between nicotine use and:
A) introversion.
B) extraversion.
C) depression.
D) compulsivity.

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Answer Key

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. C
18. C
19. C

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