PUB HEALTH CHPT8
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.
F
Although Martha drinks an herbal tea at night formulated to support healthy sleep, the botanicals in this tea would not meet the definition of a drug.
F
Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.
F
Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.
F
Which of the following is NOT true about PCP
It is still used for surgery in some states.
Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.
T
Many people who engage in compulsive sexual behavior have a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
T
Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
T
One reason that methadone maintenance is controversial is that it can be addictive
T
Substance abuse disorders can be easily identified through brief screenings in clinical settings.
T
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.
T
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is
a drug
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?
exercise addiction
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
College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT
smoking.
Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache.
using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
