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3The number of injuries that result from traffic crashes each year is also a very large figure – approximately 3 million.
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5the economic cost of traffic crashes to society is approximately $230 billion.
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7$820.00 as part of this sum
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9In fact, each of us has a 40% chance of being involved in an alcohol-related crash in our lifetime.
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11the presence of traffic signs and control devices in school zones and other areas makes your job as a driver much easier by bringing potential hazards to your attention as you drive.
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13Traffic laws exist not only to curb the behaviors of motorists who drive dangerously, but also to provide much needed guidance to all drivers
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15Keep in mind that many significant factors do not appear in this table, such as the driver's sobriety level, the driver's skill level, or safety features of the vehicle such as safety belts and airbags.
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19driving is a privilege, not a right
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21A right is a freedom to which we are entitled that does not have to be granted to us.
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23a privilege is a type of permission that we are given for a specific purpose
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25you will be required to pass some or all of the following tests before a driver's license can be issued to you:
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39If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol you cant get a license 
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41operating a motorcycle involves the use of driving skills that require additional training and practice.
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44You will have to renew it on a regular basis and you will have to continually demonstrate that you are capable of driving safely
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46When a driver receives a traffic citation in Florida, he or she has the option of contesting the ticket, paying the fine and attending traffic school, or paying the fine and accepting the points associated with that offense.
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48This term is used to describe a numerical value that is given to each traffic offense.
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50some offenses, such as leaving the scene of a crash and unlawful speed resulting in a crash, are six-point offenses and carry the highest point value possible
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52if you accumulate too many points on your driving record, your license will be suspended (meaning temporarily taken away from you)!
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54Total of 12 points within a 12-month period:	30 days
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56Total of 18 points within an 18-month period, including points which cause suspension under line 1 above:	3 months
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58Total of 24 points within a 36-month period, including points which cause suspension under line 2 above:	1 year
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60Obviously, the point system is designed to deter drivers from committing traffic offenses on a regular basis.
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62In 2005, Florida passed a law making running a red light a four-point offense. 
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64even more serious is a revocation, in which your license is taken away for a period of six (6) months to life.
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66Many employers will not hire a person who has had a suspended or revoked driver's license, and your insurance rates will increase significantly (or you might not be able to obtain insurance coverage at all).\
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68$10,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
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70$10,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL)
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72Insurance coverage is much more expensive for young drivers (teenage years are the most costly) than for older drivers, and rates are generally higher for male drivers than for female drivers. 
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74Married drivers typically have lower insurance rates than young, single drivers
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76Drivers with several tickets and/or crashes and drivers who have had one or more DUI convictions will be forced to pay much higher rates in order to keep their vehicles insured
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82Green – Guide, directional information
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84Red – Stop, do not enter, or wrong way
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86Blue – Motorist services guidance / disabled driver parking
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88Orange – Construction and maintenance warning
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90Brown – Public recreation and cultural / historical areas
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92Yellow – General warning / unexpected roadway conditions
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94White / Black – Regulatory
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99Fluorescent Pink – Warning of incident management activity
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104When you are approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the stop bar (the white line across the road just in front of the intersection).
105If there is no stop bar, you must stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, you must stop before the intersection at a place where you have a clear view of approaching traffic.
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110All yield signs are triangular. When you are driving toward a yield sign, you must slow down to a reasonable speed and stop, if safety requires, before the intersection. If traffic conditions require it, you must come to a complete stop. You must yield the right of way to any vehicles or pedestrians that are already in the intersection. If you are merging onto a freeway, you must yield to other traffic on the freeway by slowing or stopping if necessary.
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116Pennant shaped no passing signs placed on the side of the roadway indicate that you are approaching a no passing zone.
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122With the exception of railroad crossing signs, all warning signs are yellow, diamond-shaped signs containing black letters or symbols. Warning signs provide information about upcoming driving conditions or a hazard that requires special attention, such as a curve in the road, narrow lanes, a crossing area for a particular type of animal, loose gravel, an area where pedestrians can be expected, etc. Warning signs sometimes include recommended safe speed limits.
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128School zone signs are pentagonal (having five sides) and are placed in areas near schools where children and pedestrian activity can be expected during posted hours. The beginning and ending of a school zone and the posted speed during school hours are indicated on rectangular signs. Speeding fines are doubled for school zones.
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134Most construction zone warning signs are diamond shaped. These signs contain messages about the presence of workers, reduced speed, the beginning and end of the construction zone, detours, or special instructions to the driver. Barricades, barrels, and other devices are often used to separate drivers from the areas in which construction activity or other work is taking place. Speeding fines are doubled in construction zones.
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140When you approach a red traffic light, you must come to a complete stop at the stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After you have stopped, you can turn right on red at most intersections if the lane is clear of traffic and there is no sign prohibiting a right turn. After stopping, you may also turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street if the lane is clear of traffic. A red arrow has the same requirements as a red traffic light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.
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146When you approach a yellow traffic light, you should prepare to stop if it is safe to do so, as the light will soon turn red. A yellow arrow has the same requirements as a yellow traffic light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow. A flashing yellow arrow means left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
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153A green traffic light means it is safe to proceed if the intersection is clear of traffic. Even if the light has turned green, you must still yield to other traffic (including pedestrians and bicyclists) in the intersection. A green arrow pointing right or left means you may make a turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must be in the proper turning lane and the intersection must be clear of traffic.
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160A flashing red light is used at dangerous intersections. Requirements are the same as a stop sign.
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167A flashing yellow light means you may move forward with caution. These lights are usually placed at or before dangerous intersections locations such as school crossings and curves.
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177Yellow lane lines indicate that traffic is traveling in opposite directions. Single yellow lines may also mark the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
178A broken yellow line separates lanes of travel in opposite directions. Stay to the right of the yellow line unless you are passing.
179A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left. If the broken line is closer to you, you can cross it only to pass another vehicle and only when it is safe to do so.
180Double solid yellow lines mean traffic traveling in either direction is not permitted to cross the lines. You may not cross the lines unless turning left when it is safe to do so.
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187White lane lines indicate that traffic is traveling in the same direction. Single white lines may also mark the right edge of the pavement.
188A broken white line means that you may cross the line to change lanes when it is safe to do so. A solid white line means that you should not cross the line unless it is necessary to do so to avoid a hazard. A double solid white line means that you are not permitted to cross the line.
189Solid white lines are used for turn lanes and to discourage lane changes near intersections. If you are in a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word “ONLY,” you must turn in the direction of the arrow. If your lane is marked with a curved and a straight arrow, you may either turn or go straight.
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215Alcohol  it is the number one drug of abuse.
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218 A drug is any chemical substance that alters or influences the mind or body.
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220a drug has a certain molecular pattern that distinguishes it from other substances (such as water, stone, tree bark, etc.)
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222All forms of alcohol are toxic to humans.
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224The chemical name for this type of alcohol is ethyl alcohol (or ethanol)
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226the alcohol is quickly absorbed through the stomach lining and the small intestine and begins to pass immediately into the bloodstream.
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228The first areas of the brain to experience the effects of alcohol are a person's judgment (ability to make logical, rational decisions) and inhibitions (ability to avoid taking risks).
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230Alcohol is sometimes identified as a "gateway" drug, meaning a drug that people begin using for recreation or escape that often leads to the use of other, often potentially more harmful, drugs
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234alcohol is a depressant drug.
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236Depressant drugs slow down the functioning of the brain and the central nervous system, which can result in a slower heart rate, delayed reaction time, impaired judgment, and other consequences
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2411. Which of the following best describes judgment?
242 -(d)The mental ability to make logical, rational decisions.
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2442. Which of the following best describes inhibitions?
245 -(b)The part of the personality that stops us from taking risks.
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249stimulants speed up the central nervous system, causing an increase in heart rate and a nervous, agitated mental state
250drinkers who appear to be more talkative and active are undergoing the same reduction in central nervous system functions that is occurring in drinkers who appear to be more relaxed.
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253Drug                         Major Category
2541.Cocaine                     Stimulant
2552.Marijuena               Cannabis
2563.Glue                         Inhalant
2574.Alcohol                 Depressant
2585.LSD                        Hallucinogen
2596.Ecstasy                     Stimulant
2607.Heroin                                Opiate
2618.Crack                            Stimulant
2629.Opium                              Opiate
26310.Methamphetamine    Stimulant
26411.Barbiturates             Depressant
26512.Nitrous Oxide           Inhalant
26613.Mushrooms            Hallucinogen
26714.Morphine                     Opiate
26815.Caffeine                       Stimulant
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274Some drugs (such as alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and prescription medicines) are widely available and considered "legal," even if restrictions are placed on the sale and use of these substances.
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279Prescription and non-prescription over-the-counter drugs can be dangerous and can have unknown or unintended side effects.
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285Illegal drugs are sold without a prescription
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290People use drugs because they receive some type of "payoff," either physical or mental. Unfortunately, using drugs also has many costs, not all of which are monetary.
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295Advantages-----Disadvantages
2961.You can get high / feel good / have a sense of euphoria.
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2981.You can be arrested / go to jail.
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3002.You can be accepted by people you like.
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3022.You can lose your job or not get the job you want because you have a history of drug use.
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3043.You can look cool.
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3063.You can be disqualified from playing sports / getting into college.
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3084.You can make money selling drugs.
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3104.You might start stealing or prostituting to support your drug habit.
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3125.You can escape from your problems.
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3145.You might experience a "crash" after the effect of the drug has worn off.
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3166.You can try something different and exciting.
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3186.You can develop a tolerance that will cause you to use more and more of the drug.
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3207.Your sexual experience can be enhanced.
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3227.You might contract or pass on a sexually transmitted disease when sharing needles.
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3248.Drugs can ease your pain.
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3268.Withdrawal can be very painful and often involves nausea, vomiting, chills, and tremors.
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3289.Using drugs can be a way to "get back" at your parents / authority figures.
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3309.You can cause problems with your parents / family / others who care about you.
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33210.Drugs can relax you / help you to "mellow out."
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33410.You can die from an overdose, or after your heart has slowed down to the point of stopping.
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339drug use can be described as any legal or legitimate use of drugs for reasons such as relief of pain or recreation.
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341Drug abuse is defined as the excessive use of legal mood-altering substances and any use of illegal drugs.
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343Drug addiction is defined as a physical and / or psychological dependence on a drug.
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345Physical dependence is also associated with the development of tolerance for a drug, meaning that a person must consume more and more of a drug to achieve the desired effects
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347Psychological dependence upon a drug occurs when a person feels a need to use a drug out of a desire for the effects it produces, or out of a desire to escape from reality.
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349Another critical indicator of drug addiction is withdrawal – a bodily reaction that occurs when the drug is taken away. 
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351Through the non-judgemental, uncritical process of intervention, the drug addict is confronted with the harm that his or her behavior is causing for himself or herself and others, with the goal of getting the addicted person to willingly seek help or accept treatment.
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353ABSTINENCE (that is, not using drugs or alcohol at all) is the BEST way to avoid the dangers inherent in drug abuse and addiction.
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355Many people try to minimize the problem or eliminate it altogether by changing their mood. This is often the case with people who use alcohol or drugs – by using a "mood lifter," they believe that they can escape from their problem altogether.
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357This method of dealing with one's problems is known as developing positive coping skills – that is, a person identifies effective, non-destructive ways to cope with a problem. On the other hand, a person who drinks or uses drugs in order to deal with a problem has chosen to use his or her negative coping skills, because these substances create more problems instead of eliminating existing ones.
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359Too much stress can have physical and mental consequences such as exhaustion, decrease or increase in appetite, headaches, crying, sleeplessness, and oversleeping.
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361Talk it out – When you have a problem, don't keep it bottled up inside. Confide your worry to some levelheaded person you can trust. Talking things out helps relieve your strain, helps you to see your worry in a clearer light, and often helps you to see what can be done about it.
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363-Escape for a while – Lose yourself in a movie, a book, a game, or a brief trip for a change of scene. Be prepared to come back and deal with your difficulty when you are more composed.
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365-Work off your anger – If you feel like acting out against someone who has made you angry, try holding off that impulse for a while. Let it wait until tomorrow. Meanwhile, do something constructive with the stored-up energy. Work it out through some type of physical activity.
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367-Do something for others – If you feel yourself worrying about yourself all the time, try doing something for somebody else.
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369-Give in occasionally – If you find yourself arguing with people on a regular basis, and feeling strongwilled and defiant, remember that that's the way frustrated children behave! Stand your ground on what you know is right, but do so calmly and make allowance for the fact that you could turn out to be wrong. If you yield, you'll usually find that others will too.
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371-Another, and perhaps the most, destructive way of dealing with stress is to try to escape from it by using alcohol or drugs.
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373-To prevent the disastrous consequences of driving while drowsy, a person should get plenty of rest before driving, avoid driving during hours when the body is usually at rest (9 PM to 6 AM for most people), and avoid driving for long periods at a time.
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377   -C. Tabacco
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389Stimulants are drugs that speed up the metabolic rate of the body and can cause loss of concentration and vision problems.
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391Today cocaine is regarded by the U.S. Department of Justice as a Schedule II drug – a designation reserved for drugs that have a high potential for abuse and very limited medicinal application.
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393all forms of cocaine have a high potential for addiction and can cause serious mental and physical problems.
394    -A feeling of euphoria (pleasant sensations)
395             Constriction of peripheral blood vessels
396              Increase in body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
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398                 Feelings of restlessness, irritability, and anxiety
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400                   Chest pain and/or heart attack brought on by the extra strain cocaine use places upon the heart
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402methamphetamine creates an intense rush in the user, increasing energy and alertness and decreasing a user's appetite.
403    -Increase in energy and alertness
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406Intense rush or "high"
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428Opiates are depressant drugs that induce sleep and / or a state of tranquility (these drugs are also referred to as narcotics), some common examples of which include opium, morphine, and heroin.
429Opiates have been used for so many centuries because they are recognized as highly effective pain relievers; unfortunately, the euphoric effects produced by the use of opiates and their propensity for addiction make this category of drugs extremely dangerous.
430The U.S. Department of Justice classifies opium and morphine as Schedule II drugs, while heroin is classified as a Schedule I drug 
431Slowed breathing
432Slowed heart rate
433Reduction in brain activity
434Depression of appetite
435Depression of thirst
436Depression of sexual desire
437Feelings of euphoria
438Increased tolerance to pain
439The combination of stimulants with depressants, or any other combination of one drug with another is likely to produce a synergistic effect – that is, a far more potent effect than use of either drug by itself, and unpredictable and possibly lethal side effects.
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441All natural opiates are derived from the milky liquid found in the seeds of the poppy plant, which is native to Turkey but is grown in many different parts of the world. Opiates made from the poppy plant include opium, heroin, morphine and codeine.
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444Unreal perceptions such as the two examples given above can be associated with the use of hallucinogens, synthetic drugs that cause a person to experience hallucinations. Apart from disrupting ordinary sensory functions, hallucinogens can also cause serious behavioral changes, severe mood swings, and "altered states of consciousness" in the user.
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446LSD is an extremely potent drug: hallucinogenic effects can be experienced with a dose as small as 25 micrograms
447Distortion in sensory perceptions
448"Heightened awareness"
449Hallucinations involving all five senses – vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell
450Emotional changes, including dramatic mood swings
451Unpredictable emotional reactions to ordinary occurrences
452Cross-tolerance for other psychotropic substances
453Flashbacks
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456While most LSD users expect only a pleasant alteration of their senses, this is not always the case; many times, users will have a "bad trip," in which feelings of panic cause the user to believe he or she is in extreme danger.
457Frequent use of LSD often results in the development of tolerance toward the drug, as well as a cross-tolerance toward other types of psychotropic substances.
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460Another trait that marijuana shares with tobacco is its harmfulness to the human respiratory system: smoking three to five marijuana joints a week is equivalent to smoking 16 cigarettes every day.
461Marijuana is the second most widely abused drug after alcohol.
462In addition to these effects, marijuana use also impairs short-term memory, muscle coordination, spatial judgement, and other mental and physical abilities that are necessary to perform tasks such as driving
463marijuana smoke is more harmful than tobacco smoke and results in a much higher incidence of respiratory disease
464Marijuana smoke contains more carcinogens than tobacco smoke
465When a person smokes even one marijuana cigarette, heart rate and blood pressure can increase by up to 50%.
466Chronic marijuana use often leads to a condition known as "amotivational syndrome," in which the marijuana user relies upon the drug as a crutch with which to avoid life's challenges.
467Inhalants are chemical substances found in many common products that have household or industrial applications, such as model airplane glue, nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), Freon, gasoline, paint, and nail polish remover.
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469As their name implies, inhalants are substances that are inhaled (breathed) into the lungs or sniffed, producing a high that can occur within minutes and typically lasts from 15 to 45 minutes.
470Solvents – These are substances that vaporize at room temperature if left in an unsealed container. Solvents include substances such as model airplane glue (rubber cement), felt-tip markers, nail polish remover, lighter and cleaner fluids, paint thinner, gasoline, and typewriter correction fluid.
471Aerosols – These are sprays that contain propellants and solvents such as toluene. Some examples of aerosols include hair spray, spray paint (particularly silver and gold), cookware coating agents, fabric protector, and deodorant.
472Gases – These are substances without a definite shape or volume that are often used as refrigerants or medical anesthetics. Gases such as butane (found in lighters), Freon (found in air conditioning units), and propane are frequently abused, as well as gases used for anesthetic purposes such as ether, chloroform, and nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"). Nitrous oxide, found in doctors' and dentists' offices as well as whipped cream dispensers and octane booster products for race cars, is the most commonly abused of these gases.
473Nitrites – This group of chemicals, which includes cyclohexyl nitrite, amyl nitrite, and butyl nitrite, is more commonly abused in order to enhance sexual experiences rather than to simply produce a high. Cyclohexyl nitrite is found in some room deodorizers, while amyl nitrite and butyl nitrite are typically sold in small bottles or containers that make a popping or snapping sound when opened, thus, these two substances are often referred to as "poppers" or "snappers."
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475High concentrations of inhalants can cause a person to become unconscious, or at the very worst, can lead to death by suffocation.
476Bad breath
477Double vision
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495C. Breathed or sniffed.
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4972.Which of the following best describes a "bad trip"?
498C. Feelings of panic that a person experiences after using LSD.
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5003.In the unit you just completed, the section on marijuana contained which of the following images:
501A. A marijuana leaf.
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504In the late 1990's, Florida became one of several states to adopt graduated licensing standards for new drivers.
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506With your learner's license, you may only drive during daylight hours during the first three (3) months and until 10 PM thereafter. While you hold your learner's license, you must always be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older and occupies the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
507In order to obtain your Class E license, you must be at least 16 years of age AND have held a learner's license for at least one year without any traffic convictions.
508If you receive a traffic conviction while you have your learner's license, the one-year period you are required to hold your learner's license will be extended for one year from the date of conviction or until you turn 18, whichever occurs first.
509Drivers 16 years old who hold a Class E license are NOT permitted to drive between the hours of 11 PM and 6 AM, unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or unless they are driving to or from work.
510Drivers 17 years old who hold a Class E license are NOT permitted to drive between the hours of 1 AM and 5 AM, unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat, or unless they are driving to or from work.
511Drivers under the age of 18 – If you receive 6 points on your driving record within a 12-month period, your driving privileges will be automatically restricted to business purposes only for 12-months or until you are 18, whichever happens first. If you receive additional points during this restricted period, the restriction will be extended 90 days for each additional point.
512If you are truant in your school attendance, your driving privilege is suspended until you provide proof you have attended school for 30 consecutive days.
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514It is unlawful for any individual to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle, or as a passenger in or on a vehicle in Florida. The determination as to whether the open container is in the possession of the driver or the passenger is at the discretion of the law enforcement officer. If the open container is determined to be in the possession of the passenger, an open container citation may be issued to the passenger. A driver who violates the open container law is guilty of a non-criminal moving traffic violation. A passenger who violates this law is guilty of a non-moving traffic violation.
515Florida driver licenses use holograms and other advanced technology to make it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake I.D.'s.
516Purchase and Possession Law – No person under the age of 21 may purchase or knowingly possess any alcoholic beverage. This offense is categorized as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail and fine of up to $500.
517False Representation to Purchase – It is illegal in Florida for minors to misrepresent their age to obtain alcoholic beverages and it is illegal for anyone to purchase or obtain alcoholic beverages for a minor (or minors). The penalty for these misdemeanor offenses is punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
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520Since DUI is a criminal offense (not just a moving violation), a conviction on a DUI charge will result in a criminal record.
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523Imprisonment, fines, and other sanctions are increased with excessive BAC levels and in instances of DUI manslaughter, among other situations.
524An important factor in determining whether a person will be convicted of DUI is the amount of alcohol or drugs in a person's body at the time of arrest.
525Law enforcement personnel use various instruments (such as the Intoxilyzer® device) to establish the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream – this amount is referred to as a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
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528A person does not need to be drunk to be convicted of DUI, only impaired (meaning that his or her consumption of alcohol is interfering with his or her ability to drive).
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531Obviously, a motor vehicle is a piece of heavy equipment and should be treated with the same regard as a forklift, bulldozer, or any other device that is capable of causing great damage.
532While the State needs only evidence of a .08 BAC to convict you of DUI, you can also be convicted of DUI if your BAC is less than .08 if other evidence of impairment exists.
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535Substances other than alcohol can be tested for through the use of urinalysis and blood tests, both of which provide evidence of impairment that is admissible in court.