HSS&101 Chapter 7 Other Drugs, Other Addictions

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Embalming fluid (formaldehyde), used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP-like high

true

Excessive hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users

true

Inhalant effects resemble those of alcohol and sensitive intoxication

true

One reason why abusing pressurized inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze lung tissue

true

People compulsively overeat in response to feelings and emotions, not hunger

true

which Gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling

DRD2A1 allele gene

generally a gambler who is draw to a slot machine is

Escape seeking gambler

which statement is true about cell phone use

Nomophomia is the fear of being without one cell phone, texting while driving is considered six times more dangerous than drunk driving, and some people measure their self esteem by activity of their cell phone

inhaling alcohol can cause

a mild High vomiting and headaches

which statement best describes bulimia nervosa

an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising

which of the following statements is true about anorexia

anorexics have a distorted perception of their bodies shape and size

impulsive Shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and subsequent high as someone describing the use of

cocaine

which of the following statements is true of college students who Gamble

college students have a higher rate of pathological gambling in the General Public

what is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop omiomania)

depression

The DRD2A1 allele gene has the greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system

dopamine

Binge eating disorder is marked by rigid control over ones eating patterns

false

Carriers of a DRD2A1 allele gene have an excess of dopamine receptors.

false

Pathological gamblers rarely have other addictions

false

Recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex

false

The pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting

false

The reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different than why they use psychoactive drugs

false

Unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms.

false

which disorder is similar to Compulsive shopping

hoarding

which is a primary reason for sexual addictions

low self-worth

which is the most compulsive kind of gambler

pathological gambler

which statement best describes binge eating

regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting without vomiting

when does a compulsive Shopper experience the highest level of excitement

right before deciding to purchase an item

drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction

serotonin

the sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of

the first intense Rush from cocaine

compulsive Shoppers have described the relief from depression and its subsequent high from buying and terms similar to those describing

the high derived from cocaine

which of the following statement is true about compulsive behaviors?

the reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use

which statement best describes addictive behaviors

they alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do

which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler

tissue dependence

the term chasing in problem gambling means

to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

"Addiction" is the disease, whereas inhalant abuse, steroid misuse, or compulsive gambling. eating, shopping, or sex are manifestations of the disease

true

A compulsive gambler can also be a problem or pathological gambler

true

College students have a higher rate of problem/pathological gambling than the general population

true

Problems handling in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict`

true

The inability to resist an impulse that is originally pleasurable but ends up becoming harmful is called impulse control disorder

true

The refinement of carbohydrates has resulted in the same types of effects on obesity as the refinement of cocaine has on cocaine addiction

true


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