Chapter 10: Drug Use and Addiction

Multiple Choice Question The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that about _____ of all state and federal prisoners meet diagnostic criteria for drug abuse or addiction. Multiple choice question. 25% 50% 65% 80%

50%

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following terms is used to describe a chronic disease that disrupts the brain's system of motivation and reward, characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for a substance or behavior? Multiple choice question. habituation addiction tolerance substance dependence

Addiction

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply People under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, are more likely to be involved in which of the following? Multiple select question. career success car accidents acts of violence unsafe sex

car accidents acts of violence unsafe sex

Multiple Choice Question The relationship between drugs and crime is _____. Multiple choice question. complex nonexistent limited exaggerated

complex

Multiple Choice Question A person who cannot control the urge to gamble, even in the face of financial and personal ruin, is a(n) ______ gambler. Multiple choice question. occasional problem professional compulsive

compulsive

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are factors associated with an increased chance of a young person trying drugs? Multiple select question. coming from a wealthy family engaging in risky sexual behavior having used tobacco at a young age having a dysfunctional family life

engaging in risky sexual behavior having used tobacco at a young age having a dysfunctional family life

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following factors can contribute to the way in which a person responds to a drug? Multiple select question. genetic factors pregnancy height weight

genetic factors pregnancy weight

Multiple Choice Question LSD, mescaline, and PCP belong to a group of drugs known as ______, which alter perception, feelings, or thoughts. Multiple choice question. hallucinogens inhalants cannabis depressants

hallucinogens

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are effects of CNS stimulants? Multiple select question. increased blood pressure reduced nervous system activity greater muscular tension accelerated heart rate

increased blood pressure greater muscular tension accelerated heart rate

Multiple Choice Question With more than 43.5 million current users, the most widely used federally illegal drug in the United States is ______. Multiple choice question. heroin cocaine LSD marijuana

marijuana

Fill in the Blank Question A chemical substance that helps relay nerve impulses in the brain is called a(n) _______________________________

neurotransmitter.

Multiple Choice Question Natural or synthetic drugs that relieve pain and cause drowsiness or euphoria are ______. Multiple choice question. opioids inhalants tranquilizers sedative-hypnotics

opioids

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are the main factors in the initial use of drugs? Multiple select question. peer influence availability pursuit of profit pursuit of pain relief

peer influence availability

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following terms is defined as the art of compounding drugs from various substances? Multiple choice question. pharmacology drug withdrawal pharmacy

pharmacy

Multiple Choice Question What is the best solution for drug abuse? Multiple choice question. treatment prevention legalization regulation

prevention

Fill in the Blank Question The drugs most often associated with addiction and impairment are _________________ drugs.

psychoactive

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following is the name of a type of synthetic marijuana that is sold as "herbal incense"? Multiple choice question. cloves spice magic mushrooms Molly

spice

Multiple Choice Question The activity of the nervous or muscular system is sped up by central nervous system ______. Multiple choice question. stimulants limiters depressants governors

stimulants

Multiple Choice Question What was a shift in the focus of drug-control policy by the U.S. government in 2010? Multiple choice question. blocking the importation of illegal drugs stopping the demand for illegal drugs ending the distribution of illegal drugs destroying the production of illegal drugs

stopping the demand for illegal drugs

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of harm reduction strategies as opposed to self-help programs? Multiple select question. syringe exchange programs methadone maintenance Alcoholics Anonymous testing street drugs for potency

syringe exchange programs methadone maintenance testing street drugs for potency

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are part of the definition of prescription drug abuse according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse? Multiple select question. the use of a medication as directed by a doctor the use of a medication without a prescription the use of a medication just for the experience the use of a medication in a way other than prescribed

the use of a medication without a prescription the use of a medication just for the experience the use of a medication in a way other than prescribed

Multiple Choice Question An addiction often begins when a person does something ______. Multiple choice question. to bring pleasure or avoid pain unusual in everyday life that causes pain in moderation

to bring pleasure or avoid pain

Multiple Choice Question A central nervous system depressant that reduces tension and anxiety is known as a(n) ______. Multiple choice question. stimulant opioid tranquilizer promoter

tranquilizer

Multiple Choice Question The function of a neurotransmitter is to ______. Multiple choice question. enhance the euphoria of a drug prevent a person from developing an addiction block the effectiveness of a drug transmit nerve impulses in the brain

transmit nerve impulses in the brain

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following is the most common characteristic of substance misuse or abuse? Multiple choice question. building a tolerance to a substance and using it habitually experiencing nausea, vomiting, or tremors when reducing intake of the substance using a substance despite negative social, psychological, or medical consequences believing that one is too dependent on a substance when one has only taken it once

using a substance despite negative social, psychological, or medical consequences

True or False Question The main factor in the initial use of drugs is, almost always and exclusively, peer influence.

False

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following examples best fits the definition of addiction? Multiple choice question. Nancy spends many hours at the slot machine when she visits Las Vegas every few years. Serena drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana at weekend parties. Grace buys illegal drugs on the street every holiday. Janice goes to the track to bet on horses every day and owes a lot of money due to gambling losses.

Janice goes to the track to bet on horses every day and owes a lot of money due to gambling losses

True or False Question Young men are more likely to use almost all types of illicit drugs, but females are just as likely as males to develop a substance use disorder.

True

Multiple Choice Question A tranquilizer is ______. Multiple choice question. a CNS depressant that reduces tension and anxiety a drug that alters the user's perceptions, feelings, and thoughts a drug that increases nervous or muscular activity a drug that produces a sense of euphoria and slowed thinking and reaction time

a CNS depressant that reduces tension and anxiety

Multiple Choice Question What is a psychoactive drug? Multiple choice question. a drug that decreases nervous or motor activity, causing drowsiness or sleep any habit that has gotten out of control, resulting in a negative effect on one's health any substance that a person can use without becoming dependent on it a drug that can alter a person's consciousness or experience

a drug that can alter a person's consciousness or experience

Multiple Choice Question The pleasing effects of a drug, usually felt soon after the drug is taken, are referred to as ______. Multiple choice question. a withdrawal symptom dyspepsia a high anti-euphoria

a high

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following best describes a compulsive gambler? Multiple choice question. a person who is unable to stop drinking alcohol a person who cannot control the urge to gamble, even when confronting financial and personal disaster a person who gambles once a month just as a fun activity with friends a person who invests in the lottery more than once a year and really wants to win

a person who cannot control the urge to gamble, even when confronting financial and personal disaster

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following is a synthetic chemical that is a potent central nervous system stimulant? Multiple choice question. opium amphetamine marijuana cocaine

amphetamine

Multiple Choice Question An opioid is ______. Multiple choice question. a form of drug that causes alertness and an inability to sleep because of brain stimulation the subject drug that decreases nervous or muscular activity any of several natural or synthetic drugs that relieve pain and cause drowsiness or euphoria an exaggerated feeling of well-being

any of several natural or synthetic drugs that relieve pain and cause drowsiness or euphoria

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are names of synthetic recreational drugs marketed as stimulants with properties like those of cocaine or amphetamine? Multiple select question. Bidis bath salts Special K White Rus

bath salts White Rush

True or False Question Cocaine is the most widely used federally illegal drug in the United States.

False

True or False Question Crystal meth is a cheaper alternative to cocaine that rarely leads to addiction.

False

True or False Question A person's weight can affect how they respond to a drug.

True

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of drugs classified as inhalants? Multiple select question. marijuana aerosols solvents nitrites

aerosols solvents nitrites

Fill in the Blank Question In terms of drug abuse, solvents, aerosols, and nitrates are classified as __________________________ .

Inhalants

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following refers to drugs that alter perception, feelings, or thoughts? Multiple choice question. depressants hallucinogens CNS stimulants opioids

hallucinogens

Multiple Choice Question Kamari hates her job, and one evening after work, she decides to have a glass of wine to forget the stress and unhappiness of the day. She does the same thing the next night. Two nights after that, she has two glasses. One month later, Kamari is drinking a bottle of wine a night. Kamari ______. Multiple choice question. is enjoying an innocent way of feeling good is going through withdrawal has managed her stress effectively has likely developed an addiction

has likely developed an addiction

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which infections and diseases are associated with the use of unsterile needles and syringes by drug users? Multiple select question. listeria cholera hepatitis C HIV

hepatitis C HIV

Multiple Choice Question Which of the following terms refers to the subjectively pleasing effects of a drug, usually felt soon after the drug is taken? Multiple choice question. depression placebo effect time-action function high

high

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are widely abused prescription drugs? Multiple select question. medication to treat ADHD medication to treat pain medication to treat glaucoma medication to treat anxiety

medication to treat ADHD medication to treat pain medication to treat anxiety

Multiple Choice Question Which term describes the use of a substance inconsistent with medical or legal guidelines. Multiple choice question. physical dependence withdrawal substance misuse tolerance

substance misuse

Multiple Choice Question Pharmacology is defined as ______. Multiple choice question. the art of compounding drugs from various substances lower sensitivity to a drug or substance the state of being mentally affected by a chemical the science and study of drugs

the science and study of drugs

Multiple Choice Question What is the purpose of a harm reduction strategy in drug treatment? Multiple choice question. to decrease the level of drug use slowly to increase the negative effects of drug use and abuse, making a person not want to use the drug again to minimize the negative effects of drug use and abuse to refrain completely from using drugs without aid of other medications

to minimize the negative effects of drug use and abuse

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are reasons that people in the United States have for wanting to keep illegal drugs illegal? Multiple select question. Keeping drugs illegal will help the country's economy. Legalizing drugs might expose more people to abuse and dependence. Drugs would be more socially acceptable if they were legalized. Allowing easier access to drugs might increase drug use among children and teenagers.

Legalizing drugs might expose more people to abuse and dependence. Drugs would be more socially acceptable if they were legalized. Allowing easier access to drugs might increase drug use among children and teenagers.

Multiple Choice Question What is an argument given by proponents of legalizing drugs such as marijuana? Multiple choice question. Many of the social problems associated with drugs are due primarily to their prohibition. Drugs will become more expensive, reducing drug use. Legalization will expose fewer people to possible addiction. Possession of the drugs should be considered a felony rather than a misdemeanor.

Many of the social problems associated with drugs are due primarily to their prohibition.