Chapter 6 Quiz

As of 2011 an ounce of marijuana in the United States costs

$200 to $400

The hallucinating effects of salvia divinorum last for

30 minutes

Marijuana is not addictive and does not induce compulsive use.

False

The strength of LSD/acid available on the streets today is stronger than the LSD/acid that was widely available on the streets in the 1960s and 1970s.

False

Which of the following most accurately describes the addiction profile for psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and peyote?

They do not generally produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior and are not considered addictive.

Mescaline (peyote) has both stimulant and psychedelic properties.

True

There is increasing evidence that the use of some psychedelic drugs under medically monitored conditions may effectively treat some addictions.

True

Tolerance to LSD develops quickly, within days of daily use.

True

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is

a group of scientists studying the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs for health benefits

Misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of

an illusion (mistaken perceptions of real stimuli)

Hashish is made from

cannabis resin

Which of the following designations characterizes all arounders? #1. hallucinogens #2. psychedelics #3. perception stabilizers #4. CNS stabilizers

numbers 1 and 2 only

The psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal include which of the following? #1. anger #2. depression #3. anxiety #4. irritability

numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4

Which of the following statements are characteristic of the phenylalkylamine psychedelics peyote (mescaline) and MDMA (ecstasy)? #1. They take several hours to reach their peak. #2. They have stimulant properties similar to amphetamine. #3. They have depressant properties similar to alcohol. #4. They are short-acting drugs.

statements 1 and 2 only

Candy flipping refers to

using LSD and ecstasy together

Approximately how long do the effects of LSD last?

6 to 8 hours

In addition to their psychedelic effects, all arounders also depress the central nervous system.

False