Review Ch. #7

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?

Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Which type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize?

Recreational drug

What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?

Reducing negative consequences of drug use

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 NOT true about the treatment for opioid addiction?

Treatment programs are very successful once addicts get through the first six months.

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

True

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

True

Marijuana may forestall the loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS.

True

More than 40% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

True

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

bloodshot eyes.

The most popular form of LSD is

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

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

denial

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

detoxification

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

drug misuse.

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

Outpatient behavioral treatment for drug addiction includes all of the following approaches EXCEPT

extrasensory perception therapy.

Heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, this reaction is called drug

intolerance

The fastest-acting method of injection is

intravenous

All types of addiction

involve some type of substance abuse.

Mescaline

is derived from a cactus.

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

synergism

Among college students, which of the following illicit drugs has the highest usage rate?

Amphetamines

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

Transdermal

The excessive use of a drug is

abuse

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, which can have dangerous side effects and act in what way on the body?

As a stimulant

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Compulsive gambling

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

Correct It can cause hallucinations.

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?

Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities.

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

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

False

GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.

False

Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

False

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

False

Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?

Gourmet coffee

According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?

Having a healthy social network

Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs?

Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful.

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

Recreational

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?

The drugs have fewer side effects.

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

True

As a strategy to curb drug abuse, drug testing by employers is primarily designed to

address safety concerns.

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

antagonism

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

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as

carcinogens

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

central nervous system.

Drugs contained in household cleaning products, paints, glues, and pesticides are examples of

commercial drugs.

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

compulsive borrowing.

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

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

cross-tolerance

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

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

They can be abused.

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

True

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.

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

Dopamine

Which type of psychoactive drug generally has harmful effects and is most likely illegal?

Illicit

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?

It is still used by doctors in some states.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

Which of the following gambling activities is the most common among college students?

Lottery

Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

Psychoactive drug

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.

Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.

True

Anabolic steroids are a type of

ergogenic drug.

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

increased production of testosterone in males.

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

methamphetamine

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

mild hallucinogen.

Marijuana today is

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Opioids are also called

narcotics

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

over-the-counter (OTC) drug

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.

Therapeutic communities (TCs) are a type of

residential treatment.

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT

they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

to reduce appetite for weight control.

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