Science Quizzes!

Ghost14 · October 17, 2012, 12:30am

Re: Quiz: Do you know your illicit drugs?

Okay guys, let’s test what you know about illicit (illegal drugs). 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.

A prescription drug derived from ___________ is used to ease nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

A. Ecstasy
B. Marijuna
C. Morphine

Amphetamines such as speed sometimes are prescribed to treat this condition.

A. Asthma
B. ADHD
C. Cataracts

This neurotransmitter plays a key role in addiction.

A. Ephedrine
B. Adrenaline
C. Dopamine

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

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

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

Until 1903, this popular beverage contained a powerful opiate.

A. Coca-cola
B. Pepsi
C. Chocolate Malt

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

Knew a few, guessed on most