Ch.8,9
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Which of the following is TRUE about drinking and driving?
Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's to protect from flunkingout of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
enabling
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medication, you should talk to a
pharmacist or physician
Which type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize
recreational drug
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption
Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision-making
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is
synergism
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
the time of day the alcohol is consumed
Which substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?
Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin
It can cause hallucinations.
Which effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?
It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?
It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.
Which population group has the largest rate of smoking
Native American/ AI
Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.
True
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour
When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or
Alcohol dependence
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.
True
All of the following are smoking cessation medications EXCEPT
Xenadrine