HLTH Exam 2 Quiz

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

Denial

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?

Dopamine

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

They can be abused

All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true except:

Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as

detoxification

Addictive substances and behaviors

eventually lose their hold on a person over time

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?

exercise addiction

Heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no medical use

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure

which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

it can cause hallucinations

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?

it it still used for surgery in some states

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

it takes long-term use to develop tolerance

Marijuana today is

legal for medical purposes in 28 states

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

mild hallucinogen

which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money

Therapeutic communities are a type of

residential treatment

In a synergistic drug interaction

two drugs multiply each other's effects

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is

using an otc drug

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

to reduce appetite for weight control

Opioids are also called

Narcotics

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

both tolerance and withdrawal

Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?

only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students except

participation in college sports

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?

the enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters