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This is the area of the brain that controls decision making and is not fully developed until a person is in their early 20's
a) Limbic system
b) Prefrontal cortex
c) Cerebellum
d) Hypothalamus

This is the portion of the brain that controls emotional responses. It is usually fully developed by the age of 12.
a) Cerebellum
b) Prefrontal Cortex
c) Limbic System
d) Hippocampus

This is when someone continues involvement with a substance or activity despite the negative consequences associated with it.
a) Alcoholism
b) Addiction
c) Carcinogen
d) Nitosomine

This occurs when someone under the influence of inhalants suffers a sudden rush of adrenaline and their heart stops as a result
a) Seizure
b) Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
c) Aneurysm
d) Inhalant Sniffing Death Disorder

This is the protective covering of nerve endings that is destroyed by inhalants.
a) Insulation
b) Dopamine
c) Serotonin
d) Myelin

Where is Cocaine derived from?
a) Cocaine is totally man made
b) Cocaine comes from the poppy plant
c) Cocaine is derived from the Coca plant
d) None of the above

Each of the following is and example of a barbituate except which one:
a) Valium
b) Xanex
c) OxyContin
d) All of the above

Which of the following is not a way that cocaine is commonly used?
a) Injection
b) Snorting
c) Eating
d) Smoking

opiates fall under what category of drug?
a) Stimulant
b) Depressant
c) Hallucinogen
d) All of the above

Which of the following is not a class of inhalant?
a) Gases
b) Volatile Solvents
c) Benzene
d) Nitrites

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