Chapter 3 quiz part b

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

Chewing khat produces an immediate and intense high

False

Which of the following best describes how the first cigarette of the day affects a smoker?

Increases blood pressure and heart rate

Which of the following is not a plant-based stimulant?

Mephedrone

Drugs work by influencing existing neurotransmitters, existing neurological pathways, and receptor sites in the central nervous system, including the addiction pathway.

True

Research shows that boys under age 18 with ADHD who are treated with stimulants (Adderall and Ritalin) are much less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol when they get older

True

The sense of relaxation and well-being that smokers receive from a cigarette is actually the sensation of withdrawal symptoms being subdued

True

When smoking cessation is part of a drug treatment program, the chances of recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction greatly increase.

True

Which of the following best describes one of the health benefits of quitting smoking?

Within just 20 minutes of quitting, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature of hands and feet drop to normal

What is the half-life of caffeine?

3 to 7 hours

How long will the high from a typical oral or snorted dose of amphetamine generally last ?

4 to 6 hours

On which part of the body dose long-term use of stimulants (e.g. nicotine,cocaine, and methamphetamine) have the most significant impact?

Cardiovascular system

Methamphetamine and cocaine are the most widely used stimulant drugs in the world

False

The further cocaine gets from its original production source, the more pure it becomes

False

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

Cocaine epidemics

Occur in cycles every few generations

Stimulant drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine force the release of dopamine. This surge of dopamine causes paranoia and hyper-reactivity

True

The effects of amphetamines last longer than the effects of cocaine because amphetamines can block enzymes from metabolizing neurotransmitters, which creates a continued overstimulation

True