Test 1 to 6 final
How long after ingestion do the effects of LSD begin to appear
15 - 60 minutes
Marijuana has been illegal in the United States since
1937
When the drugs are taken orally the effects are delayed for approximately how long
2230 minutes
On average the body can metabolize and eliminate 1 ounce of pure alcohol in what time frame
3 hours
Which of the following statements best describes the effect that depressants have on the body due to its effects on the central nervous system
Depressants decrease rate of breathing and heart rate
Which of the following drugs is an opiate antagonist that may be used to prevent an opiate overdose
Naloxone
Continued smoking to avoid the negative effects of nicotine withdrawal is known as
Negative drug enforcement
Down regulation of a brain cell receptors occurs when a person uses drugs and
The cell retracts receptor sites to slow down message transmission because there are too many neutral transmitters
The synergistic effect of drug refers to
The combination or two or more drugs, which magnifies their effect on the CNS
Cross tolerance is defined as
Will a person develops tolerance to other similar drugs in the same category
Marijuana in the urine of a regular user is detectable for
3 to 6 weeks
The hallucinogenic effect of saliva divinorum last for
30 minutes
What is the half-life of caffeine
327 hours
The lifespan of a chronic high dose Drinker is
9 - 22 years shorter than that of the general population
Misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of
An illusion mistaken perceptions of real stimuli
Hyperalgesia is a temporary increase in the sensitivity to that is experienced during the long term use of opiates used to treat pain
Painful stimuli
Approximately how long do the effects of LSD last
Six to eight hours