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Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat hypertension. anxiety. ADHD. insomnia.

ADHD

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin? It is the active chemical in a type of grass. It can cause hallucinations. It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours

It can cause hallucinations

Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance, self-esteem, etc. True False

True

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. True False

True

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years. True False

True

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction. True False

True

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as carcinogens. stimulants. hallucinogens. depressants.

carcinogens

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is drug tolerance. drug abuse. drug misuse. drug use.

drug misuse.

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? bulimia bipolar disorder exercise addiction anorexia nervosa

exercise addiction

Heroin has a high potential for addiction and accepted medical use. high potential for addiction and limited medical use. low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT increased risk of testicular cancer in males. increased risk of lung disorders. increased production of testosterone in males. increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.

increased production of testosterone in males.

Mescaline takes effect very fast. is derived from a cactus. has a pleasant, sweet taste. is a depressant.

is derived from a cactus.

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is prescription drugs. ergogenic drugs. over-the-counter drugs. inhalants.

prescription drugs.

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is antagonism. synergism. cross-tolerance. intolerance.

synergism

The most popular form of LSD is a liquid that is injected into the veins. a powder that is snorted. a pill that is swallowed. blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? amphetamine ketamine melamine dopamine

dopamine

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is intolerance. cross-tolerance. synergism. antagonism.

antagonism.

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it slows reaction time and impedes decision making. alters color and depth perception. negatively affects night vision. may cause seizures.

slows reaction time and impedes decision making.

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. They speed up energy metabolism and body movements. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters. They depress or slow all body functions.

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly. True False

True

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being. True False

True

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT increased risk of developing serious mental health problems. increased risk of lung disorders. increased risk of testicular cancer in males. increased production of testosterone in males.

increased production of testosterone in males.

Opioids are also called depressants. stimulants. narcotics. hallucinogens

narcotics.

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT mental health problems. substance use in high school. genetics and family history of addiction. participation in college sports.

participation in college sports.

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is likely to develop cross-tolerance. engaging in drug abuse. using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. using a transdermal drug.

sing an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance. True False

False

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience neither tolerance nor withdrawal. both tolerance and withdrawal. tolerance but not withdrawal. withdrawal but not tolerance.

both tolerance and withdrawal.

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is antagonism. cross-tolerance. synergism. intolerance.

cross-tolerance

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing obsession. denial. loss of control. compulsion.

denial.

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as detoxification. counseling. mainlining. rehabilitation.

detoxification