Substance Use and Abuse Midterm Study Guide

Because alcohol affects performance on tasks that require psychomotor skills, several groups have recommended that the legal level of intoxication be uniform across the US in this BAC

.05%

Mary went to a party where someone slipped something into her drink when she wasn't looking. she grew drowsy and the next morning she couldn't remember anything that happened subsequent to finishing her beverage. this drug is the one that she was most likely given

rohypnol

The length of time alcohol can be detected in the system by using a drug test

1 day

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is this proof

120

A pack-a-day smoker averages this many nicotine reinforcements a day

150

This many hours following their last dose, a regular heroin user will begin showing signs of withdrawal

8 hours

Nicotine has effects similar to those of this substance

acetylcholine

Compulsive drug use evidenced by getting and using the drug as well as a strong tendency to resume use of it after stopping for a period

addiction

A general desire to try new and different experiences plays a role in this group smoking

adolescents

Combinations of heroin and this drug would result in synergy

benzodiazephine

A medication intended to increase respiratory stimulation in premature infants would be most likely to include this substance

caffeine

Alcohol can be used to treat chronic pain in these patients

cancer patients

John has just consumed a couple cups of coffee. he is most likely feeling this right now

confident

Caffeine has been used in a variety of medications to produce this

diuresis

The effects of opiate drugs are produced by triggering this part of the brain's system

endorphin system

Nathan was excited when one of the cool kids offered him his first cigarette. But he couldn't understand how they could smoke and talk and laugh, because the cigarette made him feel woozy and sick to his stomach. This is likely the reason for this scene.

initial sensitivity

A person who wants to experience the effects of a drug immediately should administer it this way

intravenously

Recent brain imaging research suggests that drug cravings are associated with activity in this part of the brain

limbic system

A recent study indicates that an ingredient in coffee appears to protect against this ailment

liver cirrhosis

Lisbeth has a stressful job and relies on drugs to relieve her stress. she doesn't care for alcohol, so she uses an illegal substance. this drug is the one most likely used

marijuana

Most heroin entering the US comes from this country

mexico

This substance can treat a heroin overdose

naloxone

Most smokers quit this way

on their own

Julia is a heavy drinker who suffers in only one way when deprived of alcohol: she craves it. Julia is suffering from what?

psychological dependence

Anya is experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms and needs immediate treatment. This is where she should be treated.

the hospital

A drug's dose is calculated according to this information about a person

their weight

An individual who must consume increasing amounts of a drug to achieve a desired effect is experiencing this

tolerance

A person who is sensitive to the effects of caffeine would be advised to take this medication for a sinus headache

tylenol

Nicotine is primarily eliminated from the body through this

urine