PSYC 4250 EXAM #4

what percentage of drugs are kept off the US market due to the US current supply reduction approach? (i.e. war on drugs)

10-15%

which drug is associated with a 20 year decrease of life span?

HGH

what is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)?

depression

The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?

dopamine

T/F: binge eating disorder is marked by a rigid control over ones eating patterns

false

T/F: recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex

false

T/F: the harmful effects of steroids reverse over time as the body produces its own hormones

false

T/F: the majority of the US national drug control budget is allocated to demand reduction

false

T/F: the military is under strict congressional guidelines and cannot conduct drug testing whenever and wherever it chooses

false

T/F: the pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting

false

T/F: the phrase "supply reduction" refers to prevention programs that prevent people from wanting to use illicit drugs

false

T/F: unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms

false

Almost half of all inhalant deaths are due to what?

gasoline

what is another name for "laughing gas?"

none of the above

symptoms of an inhalant hangover include

only b and c (headaches and nausea)

when does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement?

right before deciding to purchase an item

which level(s) of prevention is/are most likely to include intervention?

secondary and tertiary prevention

which of the following statements are true regarding erectile dysfunction drugs as viagra, cialis, and levitra?

the drugs enhance nitric oxide levels, which support the functioning of erectile tissue

which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?

the reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use

according to the textbook, the "lag phase" refers to which of the following statements?

the time between initial drug use of alcohol or other drugs and the development of severe consequences due to the use or abuse of the substance

Which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler?

tissue dependence

the term chasing in problem gambling means what?

to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

T/F: alcohol or other drugs are involved in 70% of teen suicides

true

T/F: embalming fluid (formaldehyde), used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP-like high.

true

T/F: excess hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users

true

T/F: one reason why abusing pressurized inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze lung tissue

true

T/F: problems handling money in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict.

true

T/F: the reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs.

false

T/F: the military has one of the most widespread drug testing programs in the country

true

T/F: when drug use is studied on a regional basis, the facts show that per-capita drug use in rural and small urban areas is equal to, and in some areas more than, that of large urban areas

true