Alcohol and Other Drugs - CAT Revision
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- Q1
What is the main effect of stimulants on the body?
Decreases/ slows down the messages being sent from the brain and nervous system
Increases/speeds up the messages being sent from the brain to the nervous systems.
Causes drowsiness
Prevents muscle cramps
30s - Q2
Which of the following are common stimulants?
Codeine and Morphine
Alcohol and Cannabis
Ecstasy and Heroin
Caffeine and Tobacco
30s - Q3
What does the term dependance mean in relation to drug use?
Only using a drug occasionally
Needing a drug to feel 'normal'
Feeling sleepy after using a drug
Refusing to try new drugs
30s - Q4
What is the legal age to buy or be sold tobacco products in Australia?
17
21
18
16
30s - Q5
Which of the following is true about vapes in Australia?
Vaping is safer than drinking water
Only nicotine-free vapes are banned
All vapes are legal to import
All disposable vapes are now banned
30s - Q6
What do hallucinogens primarily affect in the human body?
Muscle strength
Blood pressure
Immune system
A person's senses and perception
30s - Q7
What is the main difference between classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs?
There is no difference
Classic drugs cause hallucinations; dissociative drugs also cause a sense of detachment
Classic cause disconnection; dissociatives cause intense dreams
Classic cause relaxation; dissociatives cause hallucinations
30s - Q8
What can increase the risk of overdose when taking hallucinogens?
Mixing with stimulants or depressants
Getting enough sleep
Drinking water
Eating before use
30s - Q9
Which of the following is a possible short-term effect of hallucinogens?
Loss of appetite
Better vision
High blood sugar
Intense sensory experiences like hearing colours
30s - Q10
What is the main effect of depressants on the body?
Increased energy and alertness
Slow down the messages and activity of the nervous system and brain.
Increase the messages and activity of the nervous system and brain.
Stimulate breathing and heart rate
30s - Q11
Which of the following drugs is considered a depressant?
Cocaine
LSD
Caffeine
Alcohol
30s - Q12
What can happen if someone mixes alcohol with another depressant?
Improved reaction time
Higher risk of overdose
Stronger immune system
Increased heart rate
30s - Q13
What are two common types of depressants besides alcohol?
Cannabis and opiates
Caffeine and nicotine
Steroids and painkillers
Cocaine and LSD
30s - Q14
What is cannabis commonly known as?
Opium
Tobacco
Marijuana
Heroin
30s - Q15
Why is marijuana considered one of the most common illegal drugs?
It causes severe addiction after one use
It is extremely potent
It is often prescribed by doctors
It is accessible and there's debate about legalising it
30s