Chapter 3 quiz part b
How long will the high from snorting a typical dose of powder cocaine (0.2 to 0.5 grams) generally last ?
40 to 60 minutes
Chewing khat produces an immediate and intense high
False
Which of the following best describes how the first cigarette of the day affects a smoker?
Increases blood pressure and heart rate
Which of the following is not a plant-based stimulant?
Mephedrone
Drugs work by influencing existing neurotransmitters, existing neurological pathways, and receptor sites in the central nervous system, including the addiction pathway.
True
Research shows that boys under age 18 with ADHD who are treated with stimulants (Adderall and Ritalin) are much less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol when they get older
True
The sense of relaxation and well-being that smokers receive from a cigarette is actually the sensation of withdrawal symptoms being subdued
True
When smoking cessation is part of a drug treatment program, the chances of recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction greatly increase.
True
Which of the following best describes one of the health benefits of quitting smoking?
Within just 20 minutes of quitting, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature of hands and feet drop to normal
What is the half-life of caffeine?
3 to 7 hours
How long will the high from a typical oral or snorted dose of amphetamine generally last ?
4 to 6 hours
On which part of the body dose long-term use of stimulants (e.g. nicotine,cocaine, and methamphetamine) have the most significant impact?
Cardiovascular system
Methamphetamine and cocaine are the most widely used stimulant drugs in the world
False
The further cocaine gets from its original production source, the more pure it becomes
False
Tolerance is not a sign of physical or psychological dependence
False
The illicit manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States today is due to the involvement of
Mexican gangs and drug cartels
Cocaine epidemics
Occur in cycles every few generations
Stimulant drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine force the release of dopamine. This surge of dopamine causes paranoia and hyper-reactivity
True
The effects of amphetamines last longer than the effects of cocaine because amphetamines can block enzymes from metabolizing neurotransmitters, which creates a continued overstimulation
True