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

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List eight personal consequences of drug abuse.

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Personal consequences of drug abuse incl...

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What is the Synar Amendment?

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The Synar Amendment is a federal law that requires states to set the minimum legal age for purchasing tobacco products at 18 years and requires states to enforce this law.

What is binge drinking?

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Nicotine is a psychoactive and addictive drug.

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

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The most abused psychotropic drug in the United States is:


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

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The inappropriate use of legally purchased drugs is drug abuse.

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The Project ALERT program is implemented in:


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

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Explain the difference between drug abuse and drug misuse.

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Drug misuse is the inappropriate use of legally purchased prescription or nonprescription drugs, such as discontinuing use of an antibiotic before the entire prescribed dose is completed. Drug abuse is when one takes drugs for purposes other than that for which it is medically approved. Drug abuse is continuing drug use that is detrimental to one's health.

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