pysch test 314543827573

anti-anxiety

Lorazepam

Kevin is preoccupied with gambling, and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money. Kevin most clearly shows signs of

addiction

compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors (such as gambling) despite known adverse consequences

addiction

depressants are drugs such as

barbiturates and opiates

anti-depressant

citalopram

Drug use is considered a substance use disorder when a person

craves the substance and continues use

in large amounts, alcohol is a ________; in small amounts, it is a _______.

depressant

if heavy drinking follows a period of moderate drinking, people may poison themselves with an overdose because the moderate drinking

depresses their vomiting response.

The reckless aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a(n)

disinhibitor

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.

high

psychoactive drugs influence neurotransmission by stimulating, mimicking, or _________ the activity of neurotransmitters

inhibiting

mood stablizer

lamotrigine

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment.

stimulants

methylphenidate or amphetamine

under the influence of alcohol, angered people are _________ likely to be aggressive than they would otherwise be and restaurant patrons are _________ likely to tip generously than they otherwise would.

more

women who have been drinking alcohol become ________ disposed to casual sex, and men who have been drinking become _______ disposed to casual sex.

more

Antipsychotics

perphenazine or haloperidol

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.

psychoactive

Persistent substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and risk of physical harm is most characteristic of

substance use disorder

recurring symptoms of tolerance and withdraw are indication of

substance use disorder

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication. This suggests that Arlette has developed

tolerance

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

tolerance

the discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug or behavior is called

withdraw

when Celeste as unable to obtain her regular supply of heroin, she began to develop pain and an intense craving for the drug. Celeste was going through

withdraw

the greatest danger of viewing a behavior addiction as a disease is that this may lead those with addictive behaviors to

feel powerless to overcome the addiction.