pysch test 314543827573
anti-anxiety
Lorazepam
Kevin is preoccupied with gambling, and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money. Kevin most clearly shows signs of
addiction
compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors (such as gambling) despite known adverse consequences
addiction
depressants are drugs such as
barbiturates and opiates
anti-depressant
citalopram
Drug use is considered a substance use disorder when a person
craves the substance and continues use
in large amounts, alcohol is a ________; in small amounts, it is a _______.
depressant
if heavy drinking follows a period of moderate drinking, people may poison themselves with an overdose because the moderate drinking
depresses their vomiting response.
The reckless aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a(n)
disinhibitor
Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.
high
psychoactive drugs influence neurotransmission by stimulating, mimicking, or _________ the activity of neurotransmitters
inhibiting
mood stablizer
lamotrigine
Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that
many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment.
stimulants
methylphenidate or amphetamine
under the influence of alcohol, angered people are _________ likely to be aggressive than they would otherwise be and restaurant patrons are _________ likely to tip generously than they otherwise would.
more
women who have been drinking alcohol become ________ disposed to casual sex, and men who have been drinking become _______ disposed to casual sex.
more
Antipsychotics
perphenazine or haloperidol
Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.
psychoactive
Persistent substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and risk of physical harm is most characteristic of
substance use disorder
recurring symptoms of tolerance and withdraw are indication of
substance use disorder
Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication. This suggests that Arlette has developed
tolerance
The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of
tolerance
the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug or behavior is called
withdraw
when Celeste as unable to obtain her regular supply of heroin, she began to develop pain and an intense craving for the drug. Celeste was going through
withdraw
the greatest danger of viewing a behavior addiction as a disease is that this may lead those with addictive behaviors to
feel powerless to overcome the addiction.