Test on Drug Abuse and Public Health

Question 1: Drug awareness programs are generally considered effective by drug prevention experts.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Drug prevention experts generally agree that drug awareness programs are counterproductive. These sensationalized programs can stimulate curiosity, and it is not unusual for drug use to increase after such presentations.

Question 2: According to the study materials, why has the values clarification approach been discarded by most drug educators?

A. It focused too much on long-term consequences which young people struggled to relate to.

B. It overlooked the fact that some students might actually value using drugs for various reasons.

C. It mistakenly assumed that drug use would decrease with increased self-worth.

D. It led to sensationalized programs that stimulated curiosity about drugs.

Explanation: The study materials state that the values clarification approach has been discarded by most drug educators because 'sometimes overlooked was the fact that some students value using drugs. Young people may value using drugs because they are more accepted by their peers, because drugs are forbidden, or simply because they enjoy the high that comes from using drugs.'

Question 3: The majority of young people who try illegal drugs primarily obtain them from friends.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "Of those young people who try illegal drugs, most obtain them from friends."

Question 4: According to the study materials, which drug category is defined by its effect of depressing, slowing down, and sedating the central nervous system?

A. Designer drugs

B. Gateway drugs

C. Depressants

D. Psychoactive drugs

Explanation: The study materials state: "Depressants These depress the central nervous system (brain and nerve system); they slow down and sedate it." Designer drugs are defined by being variations that mimic other drug effects, gateway drugs are a type often used as a prelude to other drugs, and psychoactive drugs are defined by their mind-altering effects or changing brain functioning.

Question 5: Ecstasy is a physically addictive drug.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that tolerance builds to the effects of the drug, but Ecstasy is not physically addictive.