Chapter 3 Quiz
What is the half-life of caffeine?
3 to 7 hours
How long will the high from snorting a typical dose of powder cocaine (0.2 to 0.5 grams) generally last?
40 to 60 minutes
Tolerance is not a sign of physical or psychological dependence.
False
The illicit manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States today is due to the involvement of
Mexican gangs and drug cartels
According to researchers, a person who smokes cigarettes is 22 times more likely to use cocaine than a nonsmoker.
True
Methamphetamine use is associated with increased rates of HIV infection in some communities.
True
The high occurrence of ADHD among adolescents in treatment for substance abuse disorders is in part attributed to their use of drugs to self-medicate ADHD symptoms.
True
Continued smoking to avoid the negative effects of nicotine withdrawal is known as
negative drug reinforcement
Prolonged use of strong stimulants (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine) results in which of the following? #1. depletion of the body's energy resources #2. enhancement of the body's energy resources #3. cellular and organ damage #4. paranoia
results 1, 3, and 4 only
Which form and method of using cocaine produces the most intense immediate high?
smoking crack cocaine