Health Chapter 7

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.

Ecstacy (MDMA) is a

stimulant and a mild hallucinogen.

Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

False

Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?

Gourmet coffee from a coffee shop.

Which of the following is true about psilocybin?

It can cause hallucinations.

Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

Psychoactive drug

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

bloodshot eyes.

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

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of

enabling.

Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD.

Opioids are also called

Opioids are also called

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

denial.

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

drug misuse.

All types of addiction

have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

increased production of testosterone in males.

Marijuana today is

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

If you have questions about drug interactions, you should talk to a

pharmacist or physician.

James is no longer able to feel the same effects from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effects. This demonstrates

tolerance.

What is the most common reason offered by college students to explain their drug use?

To reduce stress

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

True

Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

It can be snorted or smoked, but not injected or orally ingested

Which of the following is NOT true about the treatment for opioid addiction?

The most difficult time in the withdrawal process occurs 3 to 7 days after the last use.

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

True

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

True

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches would be considered a(n

over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

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

They can be abused.

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids.

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