Chapter 3 Quiz

What is the half-life of caffeine?

3 to 7 hours

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

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

According to researchers, a person who smokes cigarettes is 22 times more likely to use cocaine than a nonsmoker.

True

Methamphetamine use is associated with increased rates of HIV infection in some communities.

True

The high occurrence of ADHD among adolescents in treatment for substance abuse disorders is in part attributed to their use of drugs to self-medicate ADHD symptoms.

True

Continued smoking to avoid the negative effects of nicotine withdrawal is known as

negative drug reinforcement

Prolonged use of strong stimulants (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine) results in which of the following? #1. depletion of the body's energy resources #2. enhancement of the body's energy resources #3. cellular and organ damage #4. paranoia

results 1, 3, and 4 only

Which form and method of using cocaine produces the most intense immediate high?

smoking crack cocaine