BIO 1033 [Chapter 6]
What is the usual current strength of LSD street samples?
20 to 80 μg
Marijuana is not addictive and does not induce compulsive use.
False
Which chemicals are most responsible for the psychedelic effects of magic mushrooms?
psilocin and psilocybin
The average street cost for an ounce of marijuana in the United States is
$200 to $400
How long after ingestion do the effects of LSD begin to appear?
15 to 60 minutes
Marijuana has been illegal in the United States since
1937. This occurred with the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act.
Marijuana in the urine of a regular user is detectable for
3 to 6 weeks
People who smoke marijuana commonly present with which physical ailments?
Chronic bronchitis
In addition to their psychedelic effects, "all arounders" almost always depress the central nervous system.
False
Psychedelics come only from natural plant sources.
False
A "fry" is a marijuana joint dipped in embalming fluid or embalming fluid, dried, and then smoked.
True
LSD is a semisynthetic fungal toxin that infects rye and other cereal grasses
True
People who take LSD may experience flashbacks (re-experiencing symptoms of a trip) that are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
True
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is
a group of scientists studying the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs for health benefits.
Misperceiving a rope as a threatening snake is an example of
an illusion (mistaken perceptions of real stimuli)
Prolonged use of MDMA (ecstasy) has what effect on sexual function?
decreased orgasm in men and sexual arousal in women
Which of the following are visual indications that a person may be on MDMA (ecstasy)?
dilated pupils and twitching eyelids
At low doses this substance acts as a stimulant; at higher doses it is a powerful hallucinogenic psychedelic.
ibogaine
Which types of psychedelics exert most of their effects through serotonin receptors?
indole alkaloids
The designer drug known as "C-boom" or 25C-NBOMe is a
psycho-stimulant
Dabs, an extract of cannabis containing 90% or greater concentration, is also known as
shatter, wax, honey oil
PCP can be recirculated from the body fat to the brain, causing an actual drug "flashback."
true
The DEA has determined that the psychedelics DMT, psilocybin, mescaline (peyote), and harmaline (ayahuasca) do not cause physical dependence.
true
The U.S. Army carried out psychological warfare and brainwashing experiments on animals and humans with psychedelic drugs for many years.
true
Hyperemesis, brought on by highly potent cannabis, synthetic marijuana, or highly concentrated extracts, is characterized by
uncontrolled vomiting
There is increasing evidence that the use of some psychedelic drugs under medically monitored conditions may effectively treat some addictions.
True
Tolerance to LSD develops quickly, within days of daily use.
True
Approximately how long do the effects of LSD last?
6 to 8 hours
T or F Butane hash oil (BHO) is an extract of cannabis with very low THC concentration.
False
The effects of psychedelic drugs are consistent and predictable.
False
The strength of LSD/acid available on the streets today is stronger than the LSD/acid that was widely available on the streets in the 1960s and 1970s.
False
T or F Receptors for 2-AG, an endogenous endocannabinoid, are found with greater frequency in other parts of the body than it is in the brain.
True
T or F Sativex® is a cannabis-based oral medication used to treat spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis.
True
The effects of mescaline (peyote) are similar to those of LSD, especially the visions and hallucinations.
True
PCP is particularly dangerous because of it has which of the following effects?
causes depersonalization, aggressiveness and violent behavior
Ayahuasca is a short-acting psychedelic.
false
DMT is a long-acting psychedelic.
false
Synesthesia is defined as the crossing of senses, such as when visual input becomes sound.
True
Sustiva ® (efavirenz) is a prescription medication used to treat HIV/AIDS that is also diverted and smoked for its
psychedelic effects
Tolerance to the mental effects of most psychedelics tends to develop rapidly.
true
Candy flipping refers to
using LSD and ecstasy together
The hallucinogenic effects of salvia divinorum last for
30 minutes
Hashish is made from
cannabis resin
Psychedelic drugs are relatively new synthetic drugs.
False. Although there are some relatively new compounds, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and peyote have been in existence for thousands of years.
Ketamine is most similar to which drug?
PCP
Which of the following most accurately describes the addiction profile for psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and peyote?
They do not generally produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior and are not considered addictive.
Psilocybin mushrooms cause less disassociation, panic, and psychotic reactions compared with LSD.
True
Anterograde amnesia is the term used to describe an inability to remember what happened during a psychedelic trip.
true