Question

cocaine effects the central nervous system and is a stimulant *
○ true
○ false

t/f- the excessive use of any drug is called drug abuse *
○ true
○ false

a carcinogen is a cancer causing agent found in nicotine (smoking) *
○ false
○ true

t/f- driving under the influence of marijuana is legal, because it’s safer than alcohol or other drugs
○ false
○ true

Explanation:

First Question:

Cocaine is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system, affecting neurotransmission. So the statement is correct.

Drug abuse is defined as the excessive or inappropriate use of a drug, so the statement matches the definition.

Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer, and nicotine (in tobacco smoke) contains carcinogens. So the statement is correct.

Answer:

True

Second Question: