Deck 12: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: A Community Concern

Question 1

The Project ALERT program is implemented in:

A) hospitals.
B) health departments.
C) jails.
D) schools.

Answer 1

D
Explanation: Project ALERT is an example of a school-based program and has been scientifically proven to be effective.

Question 2

The most abused psychotropic drug in the United States is:

A) alcohol.
B) tobacco.
C) marijuana.
D) cocaine.

Answer 2

A
Explanation: Alcohol is the number one problem drug in the United States by almost any standard of measurement-the number of those who abuse it, the number of injuries and injury deaths it causes, the amount of money spent on it, and its social and economic costs to society through broken homes and lost wages.

Question 3

The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is considered one of the nation's top community health problems.

Answer 3

True
Explanation: More deaths, illnesses, and disabilities can be attributed to the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs than to any other preventable health condition. Substance abuse is also one of the most expensive community and public health problems in the United States.

Question 4

The inappropriate use of legally purchased drugs is drug abuse.

Question 5

Nicotine is a psychoactive and addictive drug.

Question 6

President Reagan signed a bill that made 0.08% BAC the national standard.

Question 7

List eight personal consequences of drug abuse.

Question 8

Explain the difference between drug abuse and drug misuse.

Question 9

What is binge drinking?

Question 10

What is the Synar Amendment?