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LS 2 (EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE)
Name: _________________________________________________________________
For items 1-4, please read the module on page 10 and identify the following. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It involves the moderate use of drugs for purposes of altering one’s personal state.
a. drug use
b. drug abuse
c. addictive and dangerous drugs
d. drugs
2. They are substances other than food or water that are intended to be taken or administered for the purpose of
altering, sustaining or controlling the recipient’s physical, mental or emotional state.
a. drug use
b. drug abuse
c. addictive and dangerous drugs
d. drugs
3. They are natural or synthetic drugs, with the physiological effects of narcotics, stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens.
a. drug use
b. drug abuse
c. addictive and dangerous drugs
d. drugs
4. It is the process of using any drug for purpose other than those for which it is normally intended or in a manner or
quantity other than the directed or prescribed.
a. drug use
b. drug abuse
c. addictive and dangerous drugs
d. drugs
For items 5-8, please read the module on page 13-14 and identify the following. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
5. They are drugs which cause numbness and drowsiness, and eventually unconsciousness. They relieve pain and
produce a temporary sense of well-being.
a. depressants or sedatives b. narcotics c. stimulants d. hallucinogens
6. They are drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement. Alcohol is one example of this type of drug.
a. depressants or sedatives b. narcotics c. stimulants d. hallucinogens
7. They are agents or substances which increase alertness, excitement, activity or interest. Caffeine, nicotine, and
amphetamines like shabu, are examples of this type of drug.
a. depressants or sedatives b. narcotics c. stimulants d. hallucinogens
8. They are also called “psychedelics”. They increase a person’s perception of color, sound, etc. They also create
hallucinations.
a. depressants or sedatives b. narcotics c. stimulants d. hallucinogens
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For items 9-25, please read the module on page 15-16 and give what is asked on each situation.
9-10. Give 2 effects of narcotics.
a.
b.
11-15. Give 5 effects of depressants/sedatives.
a.
b.
c.
d.
16- 20. Give 5 effects of stimulants.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
21-25. Give 5 effects of hallucinogens.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
For items 26-30, please read the module on page 23 and give what is asked on each situation.
26-27.Give 2 reasons why people smoke.
a.
b.
28-30. Give 3 negative effects of smoking on people’s health.
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a.
b.
c.
For items 31-36, please read the module on page 29 and identify the following. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
31. A spirit distilled from fermented sugar cane juice or from molasses
a. brandy b. whisky c. gin d. rum
32. A strong alcoholic drink distilled from grape wine
a. brandy b. whisky c. gin d. rum
33. It is a substance used as an intoxicant in drink such as beer, wine and liquor.
a. brandy b. alcohol c. gin d. rum
34. An alcoholic spirit made from barley, rye or maize and flavored with juniper berries
a. brandy b. whisky c. gin d. rum
35. An alcoholic spirit distilled from fermented mix of cereal grains, e.g., barley, wheat or rye
a. brandy b. whisky c. gin d. rum
36. A fermented alcoholic beverage made from malted cereal grains, usually barley flavored with hops
a. brandy b. beer c. gin d. rum
For items 37-42, please read the module on page 30 and give what is asked on each situation.
37-39. Give 3 reasons why people drink alcohol.
a.
b.
c.
40-42. Give 3 effects of drinking alcoholic beverages.
a.
b.
c.
For items 43-45, please read the module on page 37 and give what is asked on each situation.
43-45. Give 3 signs and symptoms of drug use and abuse.
a.
b.
c.
Answer Key (EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE)
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1. a
2. d
3. c
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. d
9-10. numbness
unconsciousness which is temporary sense of well-being
11-15. impaired judgment
depression
anxiety
reduced mental and physical activity
drowsiness
16-20. increased heart and respiratory rates restlessness
elevated blood pressure anxiety
dilated pupils delusions
loss of appetite dizziness
blurred vision
chest infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, lung cancer, and difficulty in breathing
21-25. increase in perception delusions
hallucinations brain damage
heart failure lung failure
confusion suspiciousness
anxiety loss of control
dizziness
26-27. to relax and enjoy the taste because of peer pressure
to pass the time because their bodies have developed a physical addiction to
nicotine
28-30. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and heart ailments.
Smoking may cause sudden infant death especially if the mother smokes during her pregnancy.
Smoking may cause low birth weight for infants.
Smoking slows down a person’s mental processes.
Smoking can cause dependency (addiction to smoking).
Smoking causes impotence for males.
31. d
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32. a
33. b
34. c
35. b
36. b
37-39. to experiment to socialize to gain attention
to relax
to economize because alcohol is cheap and easily available
to fulfill craving because the body has become addicted to alcoholic beverages
40-42. alcoholism or addiction to alcoholic beverages
increased risk of accidents
lowered quality of work
dizziness and slower reactions to situations
memory lapses called blackouts
insomnia for heavy drinkers and alcoholics
liver and kidney problems
self-destructive impulses including suicide
disruption of personal relationships
reduced sex drive
violent tendencies which may lead to domestic violence, assault, etc.
43-45. staying away from home for long unexplained periods
detaching from family members
manifesting obvious toxic states (drunk, delirious, incoherent, unconscious)
becoming very sensitive
showing deteriorating performance (in school or at work)
lying
exhibiting changes in behavior and normal attitudes
stealing
becoming involved in criminal activities (to raise money to sustain one’s drug addiction)
