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Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs

	1.	Which statement about alcohol is true?

		a.	It is illegal for anyone under age 21 to drink alcohol.
		b.	It is okay for teens to drink alcohol with adult supervision.
		c.	Alcohol has no effect on the human body.
		d.	Alcohol is not a drug.

	2.	Which organ performs slowly when affected by alcohol?

		a.	the brain
		b.	the heart
		c.	the liver
		d.	the stomach

	3.	Which statement about alcohol content per serving is true?

		a.	1.5 ounces of liquor have more alcohol than 12 ounces of beer.
		b.	12 ounces of beer have more alcohol than 4 ounces of wine.
		c.	4 ounces of wine have more alcohol than 1.5 ounces of liquor.
		d.	1.5 ounces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, and 4 ounces of wine have the same alcohol content.

	4.	Which statement about medicines is false?

		a.	Prescription medicines pose more risks than nonprescription drugs.
		b.	All medicines have some risks.
		c.	All medicines have negative side effects.
		d.	All medicines have an effect on the body and mind.

	5.	Which is an example of drug abuse?

		a.	taking a medicine for a shorter time than prescribed
		b.	using a medicine for nonmedical purposes
		c.	using a medicine prescribed for someone else
		d.	taking more than one medicine without a doctor's approval

	6.	Which type of drug slows down the body's functions and reactions?

		a.	stimulants
		b.	hallucinogens
		c.	depressants
		d.	narcotics

	7.	Which type of drug is used to relieve pain?

		a.	inhalants
		b.	anabolic steroids
		c.	marijuana
		d.	narcotics

	8.	Which type of drug is a synthetic drug based on a male hormone?

		a.	stimulants
		b.	depressants
		c.	anabolic steroids
		d.	hallucinogens

	9.	Which is an example of a substance that is legal for people under 21 to possess?

		a.	alcohol
		b.	heroin
		c.	marijuana
		d.	none of the above

	10.	Which organization helps families and friends of people who are addicted to drugs?

		a.	Alateen
		b.	Al-Anon
		c.	Nar-Anon
		d.	all of the above