Health and Life (chapters 8 & 9)

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

50%

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD.

Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?

It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.

An addictive drug produced by fermentation is

ethyl alcohol

Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of

inhalants.

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

psychoactive drug.

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is

using an OTC (over the counter) drug.

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?

Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

Which of the following statements about nicotine replacement products is true?

It is easy to overdose with the nasal spray.

Before leaving for a party, Kristina took two "100% percent pure caffeine" pills containing 200 mg caffeine each. Which of the following is likely to happen at the party?

Kristina is likely to drink much more heavily than she would have if she had not taken the caffeine pills

Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?

People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.

Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT

affluent citizens through community-based events.

Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months, including frequent binges. His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration. Which condition is this?

alcohol poisoning.

Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic and dangerous inflammation of the liver known as

alcoholic hepatitis.

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?

as a stimulant.

The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the

blood alcohol concentration

The most popular form of LSD is

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is

detoxification

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?

exercise addiction.

Even 15 years after smoking, the risk of death from lung cancer is twice the risk of people who never smoked.

false.

Geneticists have now identified a specific "alcoholism gene" that causes alcohol addiction.

false.

People who breathe tobacco smoke from another person's cigarette are known as sidestream smokers.

false.

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.

false.

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

financial problems.

According to research,

friends are the most common source of misused prescription drugs.

Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Assuming an 8-ounce serving, which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine?

gourmet coffee.

Addictive substances and behaviors

have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

When alcohol is inhaled rather than swallowed,

it is not metabolized prior to entering the bloodstream.

Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as

leukoplakia.

What substance in certain cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?

menthol.

Opioids are also called

narcotics

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates

tolerance.

A characteristic of addiction is loss of control, which typically leads directly to negative consequences.

true.

About 36% of college students report having used marijuana in the past year.

true.

Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

true.

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

true.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

both tolerance and withdrawal.

The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is

cirrhosis.

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT

smoking.

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

striving to meet an addicted person's needs in an unhealthy way

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.

true.