HLTH Exam 2 Quiz
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
Denial
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
Dopamine
Which of the following is true about over-the-counter drugs?
They can be abused
All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true except:
Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
detoxification
Addictive substances and behaviors
eventually lose their hold on a person over time
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
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure
which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
it can cause hallucinations
Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?
it it still used for surgery in some states
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
it takes long-term use to develop tolerance
Marijuana today is
legal for medical purposes in 28 states
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
which of the following is true about gambling addictions?
most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money
Therapeutic communities are a type of
residential treatment
In a synergistic drug interaction
two drugs multiply each other's effects
Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is
using an otc drug
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to reduce appetite for weight control
Opioids are also called
Narcotics
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?
only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students except
participation in college sports
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
the enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters