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  • In moderation, alcohol may be good for you.
    True
  • The most often first drug tried is cannabis.
    True
  • Which of the fllowing is not considered a common situation that triggers the urge to smoke? a.Drinking coffee or taking breaks at work b. Waiting for something to happen c.Driving your car
    b. Waiting for something to happen
  • Shopaholics only buy things that they need and use.
    False
  • When they take a day off, workaholics stop thinking of work and relax.
    False
  • What do you call people who carry on with their work, even if they don't find any satisfaction at their jobs, due to the lack of other interests? a.burned-out workaholics b.incompetent workaholics c.loner workaholics
    They are called burned-out workaholics
  • The more you smoke, the more nicotine you need to feel good.
    True
  • Exercise addiction is often associated to other addictions.
    True
  • It's really important to talk about drug abuse at home.
    True.Teens who consistently learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use drugs than those who don't.
  • Chocolate bars have caffeine in them.
    True
  • Men and women are affected equally by shopaholism.
    True
  • The term "textaphrenia" refers to: a.the fear of going without your phone b.the feeling that your phone is alerting you when it really isn’t c. the fear that you can’t send or receive texts
    c. the fear that you can’t send or receive texts
  • Exercise releases the same neurotransmitters which appear during drug use.
    True, it releases dopamine and endorphines.
  • Which is the most commonly abused subtance in the US?
    Alcohol
  • Who is affected the most by social media addiction? a. children and teenagers b. teenagers and adults c.children and adults
    a. children and teenagers
  • Pain killers, tranquilizers and stimulants are ...
    Abused prescription drugs