Substance Abuse for Dummies

This quiz provides a clear, uncomplicated look at the foundational facts of substance abuse in a completely judgment-free space. Taking a moment to check your knowledge can empower you to make informed decisions for your own health and better support our community’s collective well-being.

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True or False: Black communities often face barriers to treatment and are more likely to be criminalized.

True

False

2 / 10

Recovery can include:

Medication

Counseling

Support groups

All of the above

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Who can develop a substance use disorder?

People with no jobs

Only teens

Only men

Anyone

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True or False: Addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.

True

False

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Naloxone (Narcan) is used to:

Cure addiction

Reverse an opioid overdose

Stop drinking

Prevent meth use

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What is harm reduction?

Encouraging drug use

Preventing people from having fun

Strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use

Making people quit

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Which substance is most commonly used in the U.S.?

Meth

Alcohol

Heroin

Crack cocaine

8 / 10

True or False: You can be addicted to prescription pills.

True

False

9 / 10

Which of these is a sign of substance use disorder?

Needing more of a substance to get the same effect

Missing responsibilities

Withdrawal symptoms

All of the above

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Substance abuse refers to:

Using illegal drugs only

Drinking water

Misusing legal or illegal substances

Using prescription meds correctly

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