HLTH 231 CH 8

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

Which of the following is true about routes of drug administration?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous form of administration

Which of the following is true about psilocybin?

It can cause hallucinations.

Which of the following statements is true of cocaine?

It is a anesthetic and a stimulant

Which of the following is not true about PCP?

It is still used for surgery in some states

Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than the money

Which of the following statements about internet addiction is true?

People with internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.

The excessive use of a drug is

abuse

The most popular form of LSD is

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

both tolerance and withdrawal

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

central nervous system

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

compulsive gambling

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

denial

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as

detoxification

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which is intended is

drug misuse

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

financial problems

Addictive substances and behaviors

hav etc potential to produce a positive mood change

Heroin has a

high potential for addiction and no medical use

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure

Chemical vapors in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of

inhalants

To help him fight his addiction to alcohol, Andy's physician has prescribed a drug that will make him feel intensely uncomfortable if he drinks alcohol. This type of response is called

intolerance

The so-called pleasure circuit

is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system

mescaline

is derived form a cactus

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

mild hallucinogen

Opioids are also called

narcotics

Terence takes several vitamin supplements as well as a prescribed cholesterol medication and an over-the-counter pain reliever for his arthritis. Terence is exhibiting

polydrug use

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

psychoactive drug

Therapeutic communities are a type of

residential treatment

Marijuana use prevents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

slows reaction time and impedes decision making

Which of the following Is true about over-the-counter drugs?

they can be abused

All of the following are true about suppositories expect that

they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

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