Deck 12: Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following choices best describes the need for alcohol and drug prevention programs in today's schools?

A) The United States continues to rank near the top among industrialized countries regarding alcohol and drug use problems.
B) The number of students who use alcohol and drugs has stayed about the same since the 1990s.
C) The reasons kids continue using alcohol and drugs are complex and multifaceted.
D) Teenagers start to use alcohol and drugs as early as junior high school.

Answer 1

The reasons kids continue using alcohol and drugs are complex and multifaceted.

Question 2

The cost of substance abuse in the U.S economy is estimated annually to be:

A) 510 billion
B) 740 billion
C) 875 billion
D) 950 billion

Answer 2

740 billion

Question 3

Which of the following statements depicts the association that has been proven between alcohol use and academic achievement?

A) Students with higher grades are more likely to engage in current alcohol use than other students.
B) High School students who use alcohol and other drugs are significantly more likely than other students to drop out of school.
C) Students who engage in alcohol use for the first time before age 13 are at an increased risk of engaging in other risky behaviors.
D) Evidence does not currently support an association between alcohol use and academic achievement.

Answer 3

High School students who use alcohol and other drugs are significantly more likely than other students to drop out of school.

Question 4

Factors that are associated with greater potential for drug use are called

A) threat factors.
B) hazard factors.
C) danger factors.
D) risk factors.

Question 5

Into what four categories can risk factors be divided?

A) individual, parent, environment, and school
B) individual, parent, teacher, and school
C) individual, family, school, and community
D) individual, family, environment, and community

Question 6

Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with adolescent drug use?

A) hyperactivity
B) academic failure
C) nervousness
D) rebelliousness

Question 7

Hyperactivity, nervousness, inattentiveness, and impulsivity are early characteristics of

A) antisocial behavior.
B) academic failure.
C) alienation.
D) lack of social bonding.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the strongest predictors of adolescent drug use?

A) antisocial behavior in adolescence
B) attitudes towards drug use
C) alienation and rebelliousness
D) friends who use drugs

Question 9

Individual/peer risk factors associated with alcohol and other drug use include:

A) lack of commitment to school
B) early first use of drugs
C) family history of alcoholism or addiction to drugs
D) favorable parental attitudes toward alcohol and other drug use

Question 10

Community risk factors associated with alcohol and other drug use include:

A) Laws and norms favorable toward drug use
B) History of alcoholism and drug addiction
C) Friends who use drugs
D) Antisocial behavior in early adolescence

Question 11

What percentage of alcoholics are children of alcoholics (COAs)?

A) 15 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 75 percent

Question 12

Which of the following most increases the likelihood of adolescent drug use when paired with behavioral problems?

A) alcoholism
B) tobacco use
C) low self-esteem
D) poverty

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of states require drug prevention education in elementary and middle school?

A) 45 percent
B) 55 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 75 percent

Question 14

Which of the following school-based drug prevention programs is most widely used program in the United States?

A) DARE
B) Officer Friendly
C) Hands United
D) McGruff

Question 15

Which of the following drug prevention programs/approaches has been proven effective?

A) "Just Say No" campaign
B) DARE
C) scare tactics
D) "Life Skills Training"

Question 16

Scare tactics have been proven to be an unsuccessful drug prevention strategy because

A) many students internalize messages that are different from those intended by the presenter.
B) they tend to have short-lived outcomes.
C) they tend to focus on information acquisition, rather than skill development.
D) "one shot" approaches fail to address the complexity of drug use behaviors.

Question 17

What is the earliest level that a quality school prevention program can be designed to intervene?

A) preschool
B) elementary school
C) middle school
D) high school

Question 18

According to "Principles for Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Youth," prevention programs should include teacher training on what important topic?

A) mediation
B) classroom management
C) parent-teacher interaction
D) treatment options

Question 19

For every dollar invested in prevention, how many dollars are saved in treatment for alcohol and other substance abuse?

A) $5
B) $10
C) $15
D) $20

Question 20

Alcoholic drinks contain

A) ethyl alcohol.
B) isotonic alcohol.
C) methyl alcohol.
D) isopropyl alcohol.

Question 21

The "gateway" drugs are

A) alcohol and marijuana.
B) marijuana and tobacco.
C) tobacco and alcohol.
D) alcohol and inhalants.

Question 22

Gateway drugs are defined as

A) Drugs found as one enters a party.
B) Drugs that lead to use of "hard" drugs later.
C) Marijuana and cocaine.
D) Drugs parents first introduce their children to in order avoid other drug use.

Question 23

What percentage of alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

A) 20 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 80 percent

Question 24

All of the following factors influence the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, EXCEPT

A) number of alcoholic beverages consumed.
B) rate of consumption.
C) genetic predisposition.
D) body weight.

Question 25

Drug abuse is defined as

A) the inappropriate use of legal drugs intended to be medication.
B) the ability of one drug to enhance the effect of another.
C) any use of a legal or illegal drug in a way that is detrimental to a person's health.
D) the compulsive use of a drug that results in adverse social consequences.

Question 26

________ is defined as "lower sensitivity to a drug such that a given dose no longer has the usual effect and a larger dose is needed."

A) Dependence
B) Synergism
C) Tolerance
D) Withdrawal

Question 27

Which of the following is the first to occur when drinking alcohol?

A) impaired motor skills
B) impaired balance
C) impaired vision
D) impaired hearing

Question 28

When teaching young people about drug use it is most effective to

A) focus on long-term side effects as these are easier for students to comprehend.
B) begin instruction in middle school - prior to that students find it irrelevant.
C) use scare tactics, such as crashed car scenes, as students can grasp the severity of the issue.
D) teach short-term side effects because students deal with the present.

Question 29

Which of the following conditions is NOT typically associated with long-term alcohol use?

A) cirrhosis of the liver
B) hypothyroidism
C) gastrointestinal disorders
D) hypoglycemia

Question 30

Which is likely to be the first illicit drug that a young person will use?

A) ecstasy
B) prescription drugs
C) marijuana
D) cocaine

Question 31

Immediate short-term effects of marijuana use include

A) increased difficulty trying to quit smoking cigarettes.
B) impaired reaction time and motor coordination.
C) increased risk of chronic cough and bronchitis.
D) dependent.

Question 32

Identification with a drug culture is one of the many signs and symptoms of drug use. Which of the following is associated with identification with a drug culture?

A) Odor of drugs, incense, or cover-up scents
B) Unhealthy appearance
C) Drug-related slogans on clothing
D) Increasing and inappropriate hostility and secretiveness

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a category of inhalants?

A) volatile solvents
B) nitrates
C) gases
D) zinc oxide

Question 34

Inhalants can be consumed in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

A) "huffing."
B) "bagging."
C) "sniffing."
D) "chewing."

Question 35

"Huffing" in reference to inhalant use means

A) Sniffing or inhaling fumes from substances sprayed inside a paper bag.
B) Stuffing an inhalant-soaked rag in the mouth.
C) Inhaling from balloons filled with nitrous oxide.
D) Sniffing fumes from containers.

Question 36

The level of teenage alcohol and drug abuse in the United States is consistent with use in other industrialized countries.

Question 37

One of the most positive influences encouraging young people not to use drugs are media sources, such as movies.

Question 38

Studies have shown that students who use drugs have lower grades and a higher drop-out rate.

Question 39

If a child has one of the risk factors for drug use, it is probable he or she will become a problem drinker.

Question 40

Alcohol commercials contribute to the idea young people already have that "everyone"
uses alcohol and other drugs.

Question 41

Studies show an inconsistent relationship between adolescent drug use and male aggressiveness.

Question 42

There is a low-to-moderate risk for adolescent drug use if students experience academic failure early in their educational experience.

Question 43

If a student has a low commitment to school, he or she is more likely to get involved in community activities.

Question 44

Rebellion against social norms is normal adolescent behavior and does not increase risk for adolescent drug use.

Question 45

Antisocial behaviors in school include fighting, skipping school, and general aggressiveness.

Question 46

Friends who use drugs continue to be an inconsistent indicator of adolescent drug use.

Question 47

Children who grow up with no other risk factor are more likely to use drugs if their friends use drugs.

Question 48

Even if a child has favorable attitudes towards drug use, this does not necessarily indicate initiation of use.

Question 49

Early initiation (younger than age 15) of drug use can lead to prolonged use over time.

Question 50

Research consistently shows a relationship between parental alcohol use and adolescent alcohol use.

Question 51

Eighty percent of today's alcoholics are children of alcoholics.

Question 52

Parental and family management problems continue to show little relationship to adolescent drug use.

Question 53

Poverty is a key community factor when considering early adolescent drug use.

Question 54

It is important for teachers to understand the components of successful and unsuccessful drug prevention programs.

Question 55

Scare tactics continue to be the most effective way of deterring drug use in youth.

Question 56

Although teachers like to be truthful when presenting information about drugs, it is not always recommended.

Question 57

Scare tactics have long-lasting effects on youth.

Question 58

The technique of using recovering alcoholics as classroom speakers enables students to internalize their messages against drug usage.

Question 59

Once individuals know the correct facts about drug abuse, they are less likely to use drugs.

Question 60

The "Just Say No"
campaign is one of the most successful drug prevention programs.

Question 61

One-shot approaches, such as the school-wide assembly, can be effective strategies for decreasing drug use behavior if done correctly.

Question 62

Prevention programs should be tailored to address a particular population.

Question 63

A 1.5-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor has more alcohol than a 5-ounce glass of wine.

Question 64

Marijuana is the drug most commonly abused by adolescents.

Question 65

Inhalants are considered "gateway"
drugs.

Question 66

Studies show that alcohol use is not associated with depression and suicide rates in adolescents.

Question 67

The liver is able to oxidize about 3 ounces of alcohol or 3 drinks each hour.

Question 68

The concentration of alcohol in a drink has no effect on how quickly the alcohol is absorbed.

Question 69

There is a direct relationship between the number of drinks a person has and blood-alcohol concentration (BAC).

Question 70

Alcohol use by youth is considered drug abuse.

Question 71

The faster alcohol is consumed, the faster the liver will oxidize it.

Question 72

An increase of fatty food in the stomach increases the absorption rate of alcohol.

Question 73

People with different body weights who consume the same amount of alcohol will have the same blood-alcohol level.

Question 74

Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed faster than noncarbonated drinks.

Question 75

Men can usually tolerate more alcohol than women can because they have a greater muscle mass.

Question 76

At higher BAC levels, visual and hearing acuity increases.

Question 77

Drinking alcoholic beverages in cold weather will help keep a person warm.

Question 78

The higher the level of toxins (congeners) in alcohol, the greater the probability of having a hangover.

Question 79

Consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short time can lead to an overdose.

Question 80

Alcohol is high in nutritional value and low in calories.