addictions ch 6&7
the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is:
-a group of scientists studying the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs for health benefits.
Hashish is made fromL
-cannabis resin.
visual indications that a person may be on ecstasy (MDMA)
-dilated pupils and twitching eyelids.
NOT true about marijuana
-high concentration THC marijuana is new, not available in the 1960'
NOT a symptom of marijuana withdrawal:
-seizures.
characterizes ALL AROUNDERS:
1&2 1. hallucinogens 2. perception stabilizers.
mental effects of LSD, mushrooms and other indole psychedelics result from:
1&2 1.interactions between the brains serotonin receptors 2. subsequent down regulation of serotonin receptors.
retrograde amnesia:
1,2&4 1. associated with rohypnol 2. associated with GHB 4. refers to memory loss
TRUee the entire US supply of LSP for one year weighs
11 pounds
how long after ingestion do the effects of LSD begin to appear?
15-60 minutes.
the usual current strength of LSD street samples:
20-80 ug
Marijuana in the urine of a regular user is detectable for:
3-6 weeks
FALSE
All arounders depress the central nervous system
FALSEEE
Ayahuasca is a short-acting psychedelic.
FALSEE
DMT is a long-acting psychedelic
The phrase "turn on, tune in and drop out" was coined by the LSD guru:
Dr. Timothy Leary
NOT true about MDMA (ecstasy)
MDMA is a recreation drug and has never been used theraputically
NOT true about Peyote:
Mescaline is chemically related to THC
Ketamine is most similar to:
PCP
FALSEE
PCP or angel dust is safer
FALSE
Psychedelics come only from natural plant sources
The crossover or mixing of the senses is called:
Synesthesia
truee PCP can be recirculated from the body fat to the brain:
causing an actual drug "flashback"
truee Psilocybin mushrooms cause less disassociation, panic and psychotic reactions :
compared to LSD.
as of 2011, an ounce of marijuana in the US
costs $200-$400
Prolonged use of MDMA:
decreased orgasm in men and sexual arousal in women.
TRUE TOlerance of LSD
develops quickly, within days of daily use.
truee the DEA has determined that the psychedlics DMT, psilocybin, mescaline (peyote) and harmaline (ayahuasca):
do NOT cause physical dependence.
Truee People who take LSD may
experience flashbacks that are similar to post traumatic stress disorder.
Truuee Mescaline (Peyote)
has both stimulant and psychedelic properties
The anticholinergic alkaloids found in belladonna and datura are NOT
histamine
NOT a general effect of all arounders:
intensifyng one's ability to reason so that sensation take on less importance.
Truee the chemical structure of psilocybin
is similar to LSD
PCP is particularly dagerous because:
it causes disassociation, rage and anger.
true withdrawal from LSD is very dangerous due to:
its characteristic physical withdrawal symptoms
TRue Frequent and persistant use of LSD is probably due to:
psychological dependence rather than physical dependence. (addiction)
true The US Army carried out
psychological warfare and brainwashing experiments on animals and humans with psychedelic drugs for many years.
truee MDMA use can cause body temperature to
rise to a point that the extreme heat can coagulate the blood.
True Hashish is a potent form of marijuana made from the
sticky resins of the Cannibus plant
True tolerance to the mental effects of most psychedelics
tends to develop rapidly.
TRUe Synesthesia is defined as:
the crossing of senses
True One serious effect of MDMA use is:
the depletion of serotonin
FAlse
the effects of psychedelic drugs are consistent and predictable.
FALSEEE
the major danger in "shroom" harvesting is mistaking them for poisonous mushrooms
True in 2002, about twice as many high school students had:
used MDMA (ecstasy) than LSD
the effects experienced after of use of indole psychedelics are caused by disruptions in which neurotransmitters.
1,2&4 1. serotonin 2.dopamine 4.norepinephrine.
psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal include
1,2,3&4 1, anger 2.depression 3.anxiety 4.irritability
Marijuana withdrawal has been associated with:
1,2,3&4 1. inability to concentrate & marijuana cravings 2. chills, aches and sweating 3.sleep disturbances, slight tremors 4. decreased appetite and stomach pain
Effects of LSD trip last about:
6-8 hour
approx how long do LSD effects last?
6-8 hours.
type of psychedelic that exerts most of their effects through serotonin receptors:
Indole.
the term "sinsemilla" refers to:
growing technique for increasing the THC content in marijuana.
characteristics of phenylalkylamine
1&2 1.they take several hours to reach their peak 2. they have stimulant properties similar to amphetamine.
true about the effects of ketamine and PSP (angel dust)
1,2&3 1. mentally dissociate users. 2. effects last 1-6 hours. 3. bad trips are common.
the effect an all arounder has on the uder depends on:
1,2&3 1. the user's mindset 2. the physical settings 3. the amount or dose taken.
The hallucinating effects of Salvia divinorum last for:
30 minutes.
at low doses, this substance acts as a stimulant, at higher doses, a powerful hallucinogenic psychedelic:
IBOGAINE
people who smoke marijuana commonly present with:
chronic bronchitis.
TRUEE theree is increasing evidence that the use of some psychedlic drugs under medically monitered conditions:
may effectively treat some addictions.
False:
psychedelic drugs are relatively new synthetic drugs.
NOT a side effect of MDMA use:
-shrinking of the stomach
FALSEEE
-standard drug testing checks for LSD
what in high doses does NOT cause psychedelic reactions:
-the common weed dandelion.
NOT a long term effect of smoking marijuana:
-tones down the natural tendencies of the user.
candy flipping
-using LSD and ecstasy together.
Misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of:
an illusion (mistaken perceptions of real stimuli)
truee Anterograde Amnesia is the term used to describe:
an inability to remember what happened during a psychedelic trip.
FASLE
the strength of LSD/Acid available on the streets today is stronger than 60's and 70's
FALSEE
marijuana is not addictive and does not induce compulsive use.
truee a "Fry" is a
marijuana joint dipped in formaldehyde or embalming fluid, dried and then smoked.
short term effect of marijuana use:
-impairment of tracking ability -distortion of a sense of time. -increased appetite ALL
which chemicals are most responsible for the psychedelic effects of "magic mushrooms?"
-psilocin and psilocybin
most accurately describes the addiction profile for psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD and peyoteL
they do not generally produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior and not considered addictive.