Ch.8,9

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is TRUE about drinking and driving?

Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.

Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's to protect from flunkingout of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of

enabling

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

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

recreational drug

Eating food when drinking alcohol

slows alcohol absorption

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

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

synergism

Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

the time of day the alcohol is consumed

Which substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?

Carbon monoxide

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin

It can cause hallucinations.

Which effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?

It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.

Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?

It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.

Which population group has the largest rate of smoking

Native American/ AI

Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

True

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT

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

When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or

Alcohol dependence

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

True

All of the following are smoking cessation medications EXCEPT

Xenadrine