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9. drugs-

Any substance (other than food) that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition. Drugs can also affect how the brain and the rest of the body work and cause changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Some types of drugs, such as opioids, may be abused or lead to addiction.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?

Recreational

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

Striving to meet another person's needs in a obsessive and unhealthy way

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

They can be abused.

16. inhibition-

a drug interaction in which the effects of one drug are eliminated or reduced by the presence of another drug at the same receptor site pg.216

8. enabler-

a person who knowingly or unknowingly protects an addict from the consequences of the addict's behavior pg.211

2. tolerance-

a phenomenon in which progressively larger doses of a drug or more intense involvement in a behavior are needed to produce the desired effects

3. withdrawal-

a series temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when an addict abruptly abstains from addictive chemical or behaviors

1. addiction-

continued involvement with a substance or activity despite ongoing negative consequences

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

denial

Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is

drug misuse.

11. psychoactive drugs-

drugs that affect brain chemistry and have the potential to alter mood or behavior

20. depressants-

drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous and muscular systems and cause sleepiness or calmness

Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of

enabling

Anabolic steroids are a type of

ergogenic drug

5. obsession-

excessive preoccupation with an addictive substance or behavior

6. denial-

inability to perceive or accurately interpret the self-destructive effects of an addictive behavior

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure

15. synergism-

interaction of two or more drugs that produces more profound effects than would be expected if the drugs were taken separately; also called potentiation pg. 216

All of the following drugs are used to treat heroin addiction EXCEPT

methamphetamine

7. habit-

repeated behavior that can bestopped without too much discomfort.

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

t

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.

t

10. drug misuse-

use of a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended pg. 216

14. polydrug use-

use of multiple medications, vitamins, recreational drugs, or illicit drugs simultaneously pg 216

17. antagonism-

a type of interaction in which two or more drugs work at the same receptor site so that one blocks the action of the other

All types of addiction

have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)

over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

4. compulsion-

preoccupation with a behavior and an overwhelming need to perform it

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates

tolerance

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?

Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities.

19. stimulants-

Drugs that speeds up/increases activity of the central nervous system pg. 219

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.

f

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

bloodshot eyes.

18. cross-tolerance-

development of tolerance to one drug causes tolerance to related drugs

Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.

f

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

t

12. inhalation-

the introduction of drugs into the body through the respiratory tract pg. 216

13. injection-

the introduction of drugs into the body via a hypodermic needle pg 216