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.