midterm NeuroChem

Continued smoking to avoid the negative effects of nicotine withdrawal is known as

B. negative drug reinforcement

What is the half-life of caffeine?

C. 3 to 7 hours

The illicit manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States today is due to the involvement of

C. Mexican gangs and drug cartels

Which of the following best describes one of the health benefits of quitting smoking?

C. Within just 20 minutes of quitting, blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature of hands and feet drop to normal.

Which form and method of using cocaine produces the most intense immediate high?

C. smoking crack cocaine

B. occur in cycles every few generations

Cocaine epidemics.........

Which of the following best describes how the first cigarette of the day affects a smoker?

A. increases blood pressure and heart rate

Among those who try a cigarette, what percentage will become daily habitual smokers?

B. 25%

How long will the high from smoking a typical dose of crack cocaine (1 rock) generally last?

B. 5 to 20 minutes

Stimulant drugs chemically dissimilar but pharmacologically related toamphetamines, producing many of the same effects but not as strong are called.

B. amphetamine congeners

A. dietary changes and nutritional supplements

For treating ADHD, the most the most common alternative therapies to prescription medications for treating ADHD are

Medical use of cocaine relies on its effects as a(n)

Medical use of cocaine relies on its effects as a(n)

D. cardiovascular system

On which part of the body does long-term use of stimulants (e.g., nicotine, cocaine, and methamphetamine) have the most significant impact?