Re: Quiz: Do you know your illicit drugs?
Okay guys, let's test what you know about illicit (illegal drugs). :D Sorry won't be telling you how drugs are made but I think it should be fun. Answers will be posted in about a week.
1) A prescription drug derived from ___________ is used to ease nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
A. Ecstasy
B. Marijuna
C. Morphine
2) Amphetamines such as speed sometimes are prescribed to treat this condition.
A. Asthma
B. ADHD
C. Cataracts
3) This neurotransmitter plays a key role in addiction.
A. Ephedrine
B. Adrenaline
C. Dopamine
4) Chinese miners brought this drug with them to the U.S. during the California gold rush during the 1850s.
A. Marijuana
B. Opium
C. Cocaine
5) This narcotic was widely used in medicinal tonics and children's medicines at the start of the 20th century.
A. Cocaine
B. PCP
C. Marijuana
6) In 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman (not to be confused with Abby Hoffman) became the world's first user of this illegal drug. Albert Hoffman lived to be 102 years old.
A. LSD
B. Heroin
C. Ecstasy
7)From 1850 to 1937, this was one of the top three most prescribed drugs in the U.S.
A. LSD
**B. Marijuana
**C. Heroin
8)This practice involves snorting or sniffing substances like glue, paint or cleaning products.
A*. Free basing*
B. Smoking
C. Huffing
9) Until 1903, this popular beverage contained a powerful opiate.
A. Coca-cola
B. Pepsi
C. Chocolate Malt
10) As early as 3000 B.C., people consumed a form of this drug to increase energy and fight fatigue.
A. Cocaine
B. Mushrooms
C. Marijuana
There you go...