Science Quizzes!

Southie · October 17, 2012, 2:25am

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 Marijuana_____ 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

Guess. ADHD

This neurotransmitter plays a key role in addiction.

A. Ephedrine
B. Adrenaline
C. Dopamine

GUESS C

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

B

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

GUESS B
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

GUESS C

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

GUESS B

8)This practice involves snorting or sniffing substances like glue, paint or cleaning products.

A. Free basing
B. Smoking
C. Huffing

GUESS A
9) Until 1903, this popular beverage contained a powerful opiate.

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

GUESS C
10) As early as 3000 B.C., people consumed a form of this drug to increase energy and fight fatigue.
GUESS C

A. Cocaine
B. Mushrooms
C. Marijuana

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