1. According to the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), most children under the age of _____ , who do not participate in drug and alcohol abuse, is virtually certain to never do so. (1 point)
   

20

21

23

19

1. The average age when youth first try alcohol is__ years for boys and __ years for girls. The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old. (1 point)
   

9 and 12

11 and 13

10 and 15

16 and 18

1. _______ is the addictive chemical found in tobacco. (1 point)
   

Tar

Nicotine

Charcoal

All of the above

1. Although the withdrawal symptoms are extremely challenging, millions of Americans have “kicked the habit” and live happy, smoke-free lives. (1 point)
   

True

False

1. Mood “swings”, personality change, irresponsible behavior, depression, poor judgment, low self-esteem, negative attitude are all symptoms of drug abuse. (1 point)
   

True

False

1. People who abuse drugs usually live long and healthy lives because they are “stress” free. (1 point)
   

True

False

1. Many teens who give into peer pressure and try cigarettes end up addicted and habitual smokes for years to follow. (1 point)
   

True

False

1. Changes to dress style, discipline problems, new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities are all considered __________ changes associated with drug abuse. (1 point)
   

physical

social

minor

rare

1. An early age of drinking onset is not usually associated with alcohol-related violence. (1 point)
   

True

False

1. About how many teenagers are in-and-out alcoholics? (1 point)
   

one million

two million

three million

half a million