SUB FINAL

How long does it take for marijuana to reach peak levels in the brain?

10 minutes

Lodging Homes and Homes for the Fallen (inebriate homes) open in the

1850s

Marijuana has been illegal in the United States since:

1937

Marijuana in the urine of a regular user is detectable for

3 to 6 weeks

Which of the following statements most accurately represents the use of plant-based psychoactive substances?

About 4,000 plants yield psychoactive substances, and the vast majority are not illegal.

Which phrase shows the correct ranking of drug use over a lifetime for all races and ages, from most to least used?

Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs

Dabs, an extract of cannabis containing 90% or greater concentration, is also known as

All of the above

THC 'mimics' which neurotransmitter in the brain?

Anandamide

What is the proper, biological name of marijuana?

Cannabis sativa

What effect does marijuana not have when used during pregancy?

Causes severe facial and limb abnormalities.

Which of the following are examples of titrating the effects of a drug?#1. A cigarette smoker regulating his blood-nicotine level with the frequency of smoking and how often and how deeply he inhales tobacco smoke.#2. A cannabis (marijuana, hash) user who regulates the effects of the drug by how frequently and deeply she inhales cannabis smoke or vapors.#3. A polydrug user who mixes or stacks psychoactive compounds to maximize the effect and the amount of drugs in his system.#4. A person who is addicted to caffeine who regulates the amount of caffeine in her bloodstream by the frequency and the amount of caffeinated beverages she consumes (e.g., coffee, tea, and energy drinks).

Examples 1, 2, and 4 only.

Marijuana was once legal in the United States but was prohibited in 1937. Some states currently allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. What are some of the historical uses for marijuana that might also justify medicinal use today?

Headache remedy and relaxant

Which of the following statements is true?

Humankind has always had a desire to alter individual states of consciousness regardless of the potential for damage

Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?

Inhalant Use Disorder.

How does marijuana affect a male's ability to father a child?

It decreases sperm count and makes abnormal sperm.

What is the best rationale for calling alcoholism a disease?

It is a chemical dependency

Which of the following is not true about amphetamine overdose?

It is extremely rare.

What percentage of teenagers try marijuana at least once before graduating from high school?

Less than 50%

What is amotivational syndrome?

Loss of interest in goals and life outside of marijuana use.

How does risk of lung cancer for a marijuana smoker compare to a tobacco smoker's risk?

Marijuana contains about 50% more of the cancer-causing chemical benzopyrene than tobacco contains.

Ketamine is most similar to which drug?

PCP

Which phrase describes the illicit use of a legal drug?

Performance enhancement using anabolic-androgenic steroids

Steroids were supplied to __________ weightlifters at the __________ Olympics to boost their confidence and strength.

Russian / 1956

How long after smoking marijuana are mental and physical abilities weakened?

Twenty-four hours

Which of the following signs of addiction do most marijuana abusers not suffer?

Withdrawal symptoms: heavy sweating, abdominal cramps, racing heart, nausea, and dizziness.

Does marijuana deposit tar in the lungs, the way tobacco smoking does?

Yes, about five times as much as tobacco.

Which of the following is currently the most popular psychoactive substance worldwide?

alcohol

Which of the following factors have contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C?#1. sharing of contaminated needles#2. drug-induced high-risk sexual practices#3. poor hygiene among restaurant workers#4. consistent and regular use of condoms during sex

factors 1 and 2 only

Evidence of social concern regarding who can handle alcohol and when it is appropriate to drink alcohol

goes back thousands of years

Which of the following groups have been involved in growing, manufacturing, distributing, taxing, and prohibiting drugs?#1. the ruling classes#2. governments#3. industry#4. criminal organizations

groups 1, 2, 3, and 4

Listed below are three different sequential variations of drugs in the opiate family. Which one accurately represents the order in which the drugs were discovered and used (from left to right, representing oldest to newest drug forms).

opium, morphine, heroin

When it comes to alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, Islamic cultures have traditionally#1. prohibited alcohol#2. accepted the use of opium#3. prohibited tobacco#4. prohibited cannabis and hashish

options 1 and 2 only

The Eighteenth Amendment (the âVolstead Actâ) was implemented to

prohibit the manufacture and the sale of any alcoholic beverage in the United States

Psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety drugs, are prescribed to

rebalance irregular brain chemistry

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a pattern of defects that can develop in a fetus in association with high levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, but not all women who drink alcohol during pregnancy give birth to babies with fetal alcohol syndrome. What is the best advice regarding alcohol for women who are pregnant?

Do not drink alcohol during your pregnancy.

A psychoactive drug is defined as

any substance that directly alters the normal functioning of the central nervous system

Hashish is made from:

cannabis resin

What is the name of the active chemical in marijuana?

delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol

established the New York City Medical Society on Alcoholism

Ruth Fox

Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of:

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal.

Nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty (e.g., insomnia, disturbing dreams), decreased appetite or weight loss, depressed mood are all signs or symptoms of:

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal.

Which of the following statements is the most true?

Smoking marijuana has little effect on someone’s ability to drive a car.

Dr. William Silkworth said alcoholics

are allergic to alcohol

Narcotics ________ the central nervous system.

depress brain activity and stimulate

Which of the following represent valid clinical diagnoses that can be associated with cannabis use?#1. cannabis-induced anxiety disorder#2. amotivational syndrome#3. cannabis-induced psychotic disorder#4. cannabis intoxication delirium

diagnoses 1, 3, and 4 only

Which of the following statements are true about plants and plant byproducts that produce psychedelic effects?#1. Plants with psychedelic properties have been used in religious, magical, and social ceremonies throughout history.#2. There is a type of mold that can infect rye plants and produce an LSD-like experience.#3. The use of psychedelic mushrooms is a relatively new practice first documented in the mid-1900s.#4. Certain types of cactus produce psychedelic experiences when eaten.

statements 1, 2, and 4 only

Which of the following statements are true regarding Alcoholics Anonymous?#1. It is a spiritually based program.#2. It is based on 12 steps toward recovery.#3. There is no evidence that it works.#4. Research has documented its effectiveness in helping people achieve long-term sobriety.

statements 1, 2, and 4 only

The British encouraged the planting of hemp in the new American colonies for which of the following reasons?

to provide England with strong fibers from which it could make rope and sails for its ships

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs into five levels or schedules based on their potential medical benefits and their abuse/addiction potential. Schedule I includes drugs the DEA has classified as having high abuse/addiction potential and no accepted medical use. The DEA includes which of the following drugs in the Schedule I category?#1. marijuana#2. heroin#3. LSD#4. cocaine

drugs 1, 2, and 3 only

Compulsive behaviors, including eating disorders, result in the development of which of the following?#1. withdrawal symptoms#2. psychological dependence#3. tolerance#4. neurological and medical problems

results 1, 2, 3, and 4

Which of the following have been identified as risk factors for substance abuse among veterans and military service members?#1. the stress and the anxiety of combat and deployment#2. the regional availability of indigenous drugs like cannabis (hashish, marijuana) and opiates (opium, heroin)#3. social norms that support a heavy-drinking culture within branches of the military#4. zero-tolerance policies

risk factors 1, 2, and 3 only

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding 12-step programs?#1. 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous exist only within the United States.#2. There are more than 50 major topics (e.g., Narcotics Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous) covered by 12-step groups operating around the world.#3. There is no evidence that these programs have been effective in supporting people in recovery their addictions#4. The philosophical basis of 12-step programs focuses on the addictive behavior as a moral weakness.

statement 2 only

Which of the following are factual statements about the Opium Wars?#1. Britain wanted to force the sale and the trade of opium to China so that it could acquire silver to buy tea from China.#2. Britain and other European countries fought the Opium Wars to prevent China from trafficking opium to the West.#3. China banned the use and the import of opium in the early 1800s, so the British went to war with China over Britain's "right"of free trade - namely the sale of opium to China.#4. For China, the Opium Wars resulted in addiction, the indignity of defeat, and unequal trade treaties that continue to complicate China's relations with the West even today. Correct!

statements 1, 3, and 4 only

A practical way to classify psychoactive substances is the following:

stimulants, depressants, and psychedelics

Hyperemesis, brought on by highly potent cannabis, synthetic marijuana, or highly concentrated extracts, is characterized by

uncontrolled vomiting

The Gin Epidemic

was brought under control through high taxes and the strict regulation of the sale of gin