Drugs and Alcohol Worksheet - WordMint - Free Printable

Here is the correct matching for each definition with its corresponding term from the word bank:

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1. A stimulant that can produce a strong and quick addiction → J. cocaine
*Explanation:* Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant known for its high potential for addiction, even after first use.

2. A drug that increases body systems → F. stimulant
*Explanation:* Stimulants (like caffeine, amphetamines) increase activity in the brain and body — raising heart rate, alertness, and energy.

3. A cancer causing substance → L. carcinogen
*Explanation:* Carcinogens are substances (like tobacco smoke or asbestos) that can cause cancer by damaging DNA.

4. Needing to increase the dose of a drug to feel the same effect → E. tolerance
*Explanation:* Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the original effect.

5. When alcohol controls someone’s life → I. alcoholism
*Explanation:* Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by an inability to control drinking despite negative consequences.

6. A drug that decreases body systems → H. depressant
*Explanation:* Depressants (like alcohol, benzodiazepines) slow down brain function and neural activity, reducing arousal or stimulation.

7. 5 or more drinks in one night → C. bingedrinking
*Explanation:* Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5+ drinks for men or 4+ for women in about 2 hours — leading to rapid intoxication.

8. Using a drug to feel normal → N. addiction
*Explanation:* Addiction often involves using a substance just to feel “normal” or avoid withdrawal — it’s no longer for pleasure but for function.

9. When being addicted, quitting in one day → M. cold turkey
*Explanation:* Quitting “cold turkey” means stopping abruptly without tapering — often leads to severe withdrawal symptoms.

10. Use of an illegal drug → B. abuse
*Explanation:* Drug abuse refers to the misuse of any substance, especially illegal drugs, in ways not intended or harmful.

11. The way gas, aerosol sprays, & glues are taken into the body → O. inhalants
*Explanation:* Inhalants are volatile substances (glue, spray paint, etc.) that are sniffed or huffed to get high.

12. Marijuana, alcohol, & tobacco are considered to be this type of drug → G. gateway
*Explanation:* Gateway drugs are substances (like marijuana, alcohol, tobacco) that may lead to use of harder drugs later — though this theory is debated.

13. A beverage that contains caffeine → A. coffee
*Explanation:* Coffee is the most common beverage containing caffeine, a natural stimulant.

14. A type of stimulant → D. amphetamine
*Explanation:* Amphetamines (e.g., Adderall) are synthetic stimulants used medically and recreationally to increase focus and energy.

15. Symptoms that occur when one abruptly quits → K. withdrawal
*Explanation:* Withdrawal includes physical and psychological symptoms (shaking, anxiety, nausea) that occur when stopping a drug after dependence.

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✔ Final Answer Key:

1. J
2. F
3. L
4. E
5. I
6. H
7. C
8. N
9. M
10. B
11. O
12. G
13. A
14. D
15. K

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