Substance use and abuse quizlet
intravenously
a person who wants to experience the effects of a drug immediately should administer it in this way
confident
john has just consumed a couple of cups of coffee. He is most likely feeling this right now
limbic system
recent brain imaging research suggests that drug cravings are associated with activity in this part of the brain
Rohypnol
Mary went to a party where someone slipped something into her drink when she wasn't looking. She grew drowsy and the next morning she couldn't remember anything that happened subsequent to finishing her beverage. This drug is the one she was most likely given
initial sensitivity
Nathan was excited when one of the cool kids offered him his first cigarette. But he couldn't understand how they could smoke and talk and laugh, because the cigarette made Nathan feel woozy and sick to his stomach. This is likely the reason for this scene
120 proof
a beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is this proof
their wight
a drug's dose is calculated according to this information about a person
adolescents
a general desire to try new and different experiences plays a role in this group smoking
caffeine
a medication intended to increase respiratory stimulation in premature infants would be most likely to include this substance
150
a pack a day smoker averages this many nicotine reinforcements a day
Tylenol
a person who is sensitive to the effects of caffeine would be advised to take this medication for a sinus headache
liver cirrhosis
a recent study indicates that an ingredient in coffee appears to protect against this ailment
cancer patients
alcohol can be used to treat chronic pain in these patients
tolerance
an individual who must consume increasing amounts of a drug to achieve a desired effect is experiencing this
the hospital
anya is experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms and needs immediate treatment. This is where she should be treated
.05%
because alcohol affects performance on tasks that require psychomotor skills, several groups have recommended that the legal level of intoxication be uniform across the united states at this BAC
diuresis
caffeine has been used in a variety of medications to produce this
Benzodiazephines
combinations of heroin and this drug would result in synergy
addiction
compulsive drug use evidenced by getting and using the drug as well as a strong tendency to resume use of it after stopping for a period
psychological dependence
julia is a heavy drinker who suffers in only one way when deprived of alcohol: she craves it. Julia is suffering from this.
marijuana
lisbeth has a stressful job and relies on drugs to relive her stress. She doesn't care for alcohol, so she uses an illegal substance. This drug is the one she is most likely to use
Mexico
most heroine entering the united states comes from this country
on their own
most smokers quit this way
Acetylcholine
nicotine has effects similar to those of this substance
urine
nicotine is primarily eliminated from the body through this
endorphin system
the effects of opiate drugs are produced by triggering this part of the brain's system
up to one day
the length of time alcohol can be detected in the system by using a drug test
8 hours
this many hours following their last dose, a regular heroin user will begin showing signs of withdrawal
naloxone
this substance can treat a heroin overdose
