ADCO CHAPTER 3

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

CARDIOVASCULAR

Prolonged use of strong stimulants (e.g. cocaine, methamphetamine) results in which of the following?

DEPLETION OF THE BODYS ENERGY RESOURCES,Cellular and organ damage. Paranoia

Tolerance is not a sign of physical or psychological dependence.

FALSE

Death as a result of cocaine use is likely to occur:

Within 40 minutes to 5 hours of use. Occasionally the morning after use. During the stimulatory phase due to its effects on the central nervous system, heart, and circulatory system. After the cocaine wears off due to rebound depressant effects on the central nervous system, which slows breathing and heart rate and may cause coma.

For how long does the high from amphetamine generally last?

4 TO 6 HOURS

How long will the high from smoking a typical does of crack cocaine (1 rock) generally last?

5 TO 20 MINUTES

The compulsion to use cocaine is due to which of the following?

Hereditary predisposition. Altered brain chemistry. Craving for the high. Desire to avoid the crash.

Regardless of their degree of strength, all stimulants affect the body in which of the following ways

Increase the brain's electrical activity. Increase the brain's chemical activity. Increase central nervous systems activity. Increase peripheral nervous systems activity.

Consuming alcohol when using cocaine results in which of the following?

PROLONGING THE EFFECT OF COCAINE

Which form and method of using cocaine produces the most intense immediate high?

SMOKING CRACK COCAINE

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

TRUE

Of all the stimulants, the strongest physical and mental dependency develops from nicotine in tobacco.

TRUE

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

TRUE

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

TRUE

Which of the following re physical reactions to stimulant use?

Tachycardia Weight loss. Blood vessel constriction. Elevated blood pressure