chapter 7
Another term for reverse tolerance is __________. A. sensitization B. habituation C. tolerance (since the two terms are synonymous) D. all of the above
A
As with LSD, marijuana produces __________. A. changes in the sense of time B. a drying of the mouth C. highly variable psychological effects D. considerable withdrawal symptoms
A
Marijuana is a __________. A. Schedule I drug B. Schedule II drug C. Schedule III drug D. Schedule IV drug
A
A decline is one's grades after a period of regular marijuana smoking supports __________. A. the gateway hypothesis B. the amotivational syndrome C. the anandamide hypothesis D. the killer-weed hypothesis
B
In comparison to tobacco, marijuana A. contains less tar B. contains more hydrocarbons C. is more likely to be addictive D. contains about the same levels of nicotine
B
One reason Western Europe was reintroduced to cannabis after 1800 was __________. A. the rise of realism in European literature B. the return of French soldiers from Egypt C. the negative publicity regarding opium use D. the influx of tobacco products from America
B
Which of the following are characteristic of the amotivational syndrome? A. an increase in energy B. less interest in activities, but no effects on relationships C. loss of energy D. both B and C
C
"Tea pads" in the 1920s referred to __________. A. places where marijuana smoking occurred B. small containers where marijuana cigarettes could be kept fresh for later use C. the residue from smoked reefers D. packets of hashish
A
107 The idea that friends and acquaintances provide opportunities for drug experimentation is referred to as the _______ school of thought. A. sociocultural B. expectation C. intrinsic D. conservative
A
A gateway hypothesis with respect to marijuana seems to be equivalently applicable to a gateway hypothesis with respect to __________. A. alcohol and tobacco B. sedative hypnotics and antianxiety drugs C. cocaine and amphetamines D. heroin and other opiates
A
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 50 percent of marijuana users in 2005 between the age of 12 and 17 employed _____ in marijuana smoking. A. blunts B. heroin-laced joints C. bongs D. Camel cigarette wrappers
A
According to the text, smoking approximately ________ following ovulation can suppress levels of luteinizing hormone in women. A. one marijuana joint B. five marijuana joints C. ten marijuana joints D. twenty-five marijuana joints
A
Among normal individuals, relatively low THC concentrations are fortunately A. not likely to cause acute emotional problems B. likely to trigger psychotic symptoms in about 10 percent of them C. more dangerous with respect to acute emotional problems than relatively high THC concentrations D. more likely to trigger psychotic symptoms when smokers are from North America than when they are from Europe
A
An example of a reaction to marijuana that is considered to be culturally based, at least in part, is __________. A. sexual reactivity B. blood pressure changes C. a drying of the mouth D. an urge to drink
A
Analogy: Tobacco cigarettes are to joints as __________. A. nicotine is to THC B. THC is to naphthalene C. carbon dioxide is to carbon monoxide D. nicotine is to toluene
A
Animals will self-administer marijuana __________. A. but the behavior is not as compulsive as with other drugs B. but they cannot discriminate high-potency from low-potency forms C. but they frequently get nauseous afterward D. but later develop brain tumors
A
By the mid-1960s, marijuana smoking was suddenly __________. A. affecting a wide cross-section of the U.S. B. scorned by almost all levels of society C. causing increases in ER mentions in urban hospitals D. a fixture in urban ghettos
A
Compared to opium or cocaine, the prevalence of products containing marijuana in patent medicines during the nineteenth century was __________. A. much lower B. considerably higher C. about the same D. nonexistent
A
Given the same dose of marijuana, who will report the greatest effect? A. an experienced smoker B. an intermittent smoker C. a first-time smoker D. someone who is also a tobacco smoker
A
In 1969, the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 was found to be unconstitutional because __________. A. it violated the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution B. it put cannabis growers out of business C. enforcement of this Act was left to vary from state to state D. marijuana had not yet been designated as a Schedule I drug
A
In Western Europe prior to about 1800, cannabis was __________. A. known only to a small proportion of the population B. as popular as opium C. mixed with tobacco and smoked regularly D. totally unknown
A
In certain cannabis products, THC concentrations can be as high as __________. A. 60 percent B. 100 percent C. 18 percent D. 9 percent
A
In general, marijuana smokers __________. A. are more likely to be risk takers B. are more likely to have parents who were marijuana smokers C. are more likely to perceive other drugs as harmful D. are more likely to conform to social norms
A
Leading the antimarijuana crusade in the U.S. during the 1930s was __________. A. the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) B. the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) D. Benny Goodman, along with other popular band leaders
A
Marijuana and other cannabis products are classified as Schedule I drugs __________. A. despite the possible medical uses B. because of the possible medical uses C. along with codeine and antihistamines D. along with barbiturates
A
Marijuana has which of the following effects on the female reproductive system? A. a reduction in the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion B. a decline in fertility C. an increase in testosterone D. all of the above
A
Marijuana smoking does not increase the risk of developing _____, while tobacco does. A. emphysema B. asthma C. bronchitis D. obstruction of air flow
A
Some historians assert that marijuana would not have become so popular in the United States had it not been for __________. A. Prohibition B. the Women's Christian Temperance Union C. the immigration movement in the early part of the twentieth century D. the influence of Benny Goodman
A
Studies show that decriminalization of marijuana in those U.S. states that have enacted such legislation has resulted in __________. A. little or no difference in the incidence of marijuana smoking B. an upturn in the incidence of marijuana smoking C. an increase in positive attitudes toward the smoking of marijuana D. an increase in the criminal prosecution of individuals who have engaged in marijuana smoking
A
THC concentrations in some strains of sinsemilla may be as high as __________. A. 15 percent B. 30 percent C. 60 percent D. 75 percent
A
The "reverse tolerance" effect in marijuana smoking is __________. A. widely reported outside the laboratory, but not supported in laboratory studies B. hardly ever reported outside the laboratory, but supported in laboratory studies C. a phenomenon supported by informal reports outside the laboratory and in laboratory studies as well D. not supported by data inside nor outside the laboratory
A
The gateway hypothesis predicts that, relative to abstinence from marijuana, __________. A. marijuana smoking will lead to a greater incidence of drug abuse in general B. marijuana smoking will lower your grades C. marijuana smoking will help you find your way in life D. marijuana smoking will have many adverse psychological and physical consequences
A
The key psychoactive factor in Cannabis sativa comes from __________. A. the resin that accumulates on the leaves B. the grainy center of the stalk C. the leaf itself D. the roots of the plant
A
The technical name for the cannabis product most familiar to North Americans is - A. marijuana B. sinsemilla C. hashish crystals D. hashish oil crystals
A
Why does sinsemilla contain a higher concentration of THC than marijuana? A. The sinsemilla is bushier, and the resin content is higher as a result. B. The sinsemilla has firmer stalks, and the resin content is higher as a result. C. The sinsemilla is bushier, and the resin content is lower as a result. D. The sinsemilla has firmer stalks, and the resin content is lower as a result.
A
34 The Marijuana Act of 1937 __________. A. banned marijuana on a federal level B. imposed a tax on marijuana use C. duplicated efforts of the Harrison Act of 1914 D. left marijuana smoking as a tolerated, though discouraged, activity
B
A first-time marijuana smoker is likely to __________. A. feel unusually strong effects B. feel no discernible effects at all C. feel nauseated D. experience very pleasant hallucinations
B
A principal factor in the movement of U.S. public opinion with respect to marijuana in the 1930s was __________. A. the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt B. the migration of Mexicans into the U.S. C. the advent of radio D. the glorification of organized crime in the movies
B
According to the text, authorities largely ignored marijuana clubs in New York City during the 1920s because __________. A. authorities were focused on looking for cocaine clubs B. marijuana was not viewed as a social threat C. the police did not know about their existence D. marijuana clubs were used mostly for religious ceremonies
B
According to the text, in the 1920s, a large number of ______ were recreational marijuana users. A. doctors B. jazz musicians C. farmers D. women
B
According to the text, one joint has approximately the same amount of tar as ______ cigarettes. A. two B. four C. nine D. sixteen
B
Adulteration __________. A. is fortunately no longer a significant concern for marijuana smokers B. can produce synergistic or other interactive effects in any street drug C. usually weakens the effect of a marijuana joint D. is fortunately less of a concern for marijuana smokers than in the 1970s
B
Analogy: Marijuana smoking is to opium smoking as __________. A. Mexican Americans were to naturalized citizens B. Mexican Americans were to Chinese Americans C. Northern states were to Southern states D. the nineteenth century was to the twentieth century
B
As the THC content in marijuana increases, __________. A. memory performance increases as well B. memory performance decreases C. memory performance first decreases then increases D. it is impossible to predict the effect on memory performance
B
Chemotherapy in the course of cancer treatment frequently produces __________. A. a feeling of euphoria B. a loss of appetite C. weight gain D. a strange craving for marijuana
B
Currently, marijuana ranks _____ among drug-related ED visits. A. thirtieth B. second C. first D. forty-seventh
B
Daily smoking of one marijuana joint is equivalent to how many cigarettes in terms of damage to cells lining the airways? A. ten cigarettes (half a pack) a day B. five cigarettes a day C. forty cigarettes (two packs) a day D. sixty cigarettes (three packs) a day
B
Decriminalization of marijuana __________. A. has yet to be adopted by more than one or two U.S. states B. considers marijuana possession to be a civil rather than a criminal offense C. is equivalent to legalization D. none of the above
B
Drivers testing positive for THC in their bloodstreams have been shown to be about ____ times more likely to be involved in an accident than drivers testing negative for THC or alcohol. A. one to two B. three to seven C. ten to twenty D. twenty-five to thirty
B
Hashish oil is produced by __________. A. grinding up marijuana until it forms a powder B. boiling hashish in alcohol and then filtering out the residue C. developing an unusually potent strain of sinsemilla D. grinding up hashish into a paste and then igniting it
B
Hugo, Dumas, Baudelaire, and Balzac were among the prominent artists and intellectuals who regularly attended __________. A. lectures on the proper form of opium smoking B. the Club des Hachichins in Paris C. rallies to foster cannabis use in France D. talks concerning exotic stories of the East
B
If there is a relatively large amount of fiber in a Cannabis plant, it is likely that the psychoactive effects __________. A. will be high B. will be low C. will be either high or low, since there is no relationship between fiber content and psychoactive effects D. will be moderate, since there is a curvilinear relationship between fiber content and psychoactive effects
B
In the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court case Raich v. Ashcroft, Angel McClary Raich __________. A. led the fight to ban medical marijuana B. testified as a patient who would benefit from the use of medical marijuana C. was a prominent physician who testified on behalf of the federal government D. both A and C
B
In which region has marijuana been linked to the greatest number of psychiatric problems? A. United States B. India and North Africa C. Korea D. China
B
Marijuana has which of the following effects on the male reproductive system? A. an increase in the level of testosterone B. a decrease in sperm count C. a decrease in the percentage of abnormally formed sperm D. all of the above
B
Metabolites of marijuana are detectable several weeks after marijuana smoking if __________. A. other drugs are being abused concurrently B. there has been chronic marijuana smoking C. the smoker is younger than twenty-one years of age D. all of the above
B
One of the distinctive characteristics of Cannabis sativa is its __________. A. strong aroma B. resilience C. rarity D. vulnerability to harsh climates
B
Prior to the 1960s, the public believed that marijuana was abused by mostly __________. A. college students B. ethnic minorities in urban areas C. women D. high school seniors
B
Self-administration of THC in animals is __________. A. more compulsive in character than with heroin B. less compulsive in character than with heroin C. as compulsive in character as with heroin D. less compulsive in character than with heroin, but more compulsive in character than with cocaine
B
THC can be detected in the blood for several days after using marijuana due to __________. A. THC bonding to red blood cells B. slow excretion of THC from fatty tissue C. slow absorption of THC into muscle tissue D. THC molecules bypassing the blood brain barrier
B
THC is one of eighty or so __________. A. varieties of marijuana B. compounds called cannabinoids C. sinsemillas D. types of hemp plant
B
THC-sensitive receptors in the brain are located in those regions that are important for __________. A. arousal, sleep, and respiration B. short-term memory and motor control C. motor control and emotionality D. heart rate and respiration
B
The 2005 U.S. Supreme Court case Raich v. Ashcroft __________. A. overturned the legal status of medical marijuana in all fifty states B. overturned the legal status of medical marijuana in the state of California C. upheld the legal status of medical marijuana in all fifty states D. upheld the legal status of medical marijuana in the state of California
B
The Club des Hachichins in Paris was __________. A. the birthplace of French Impressionism and the home of opium smoking B. a gathering place for consuming hashish C. a notorious French brothel where marijuana was smoked D. a hospital for wounded Napoleonic soldiers where hashish was smoked
B
The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 led to __________. A. establishment of the Harrison Act B. all of the U.S. states making possession of marijuana illegal C. greater availability of cannabis sativa products D. marijuana smoking being frowned upon, yet tolerated
B
The dominant illicit drug in U. S. society today is __________. A. alcohol B. marijuana C. benzodiazepines D. opiates of various types
B
The naturally occurring substance that stimulates the THC-sensitive receptor in the brain is called __________. A. THC B. anandamide C. cannabinoid D. marijuana
B
The sequential pattern of drug use among multi-drug (polydrug) users reveals that they initiate the use of ________ drugs earlier than they initiate the use of ___________ drugs. A. low-prevalence drugs; high-prevalence drugs B. high-prevalence drugs; low-prevalence drugs C. illicit drugs; licit drugs D. licit drugs; illicit drugs
B
The typical THC concentration in a marijuana joint available today is about __________. A. 1-2 percent B. 6-10 percent C. 10-15 percent D. more than 60 percent
B
There is greater support for a(n) _______ argument than a(n) ______ argument for the data regarding the gateway hypothesis for marijuana. A. intrinsic; sociocultural B. sociocultural; intrinsic C. amotivational; motivational D. pharmacological; psychological
B
To increase profits, Bob, the neighborhood drug dealer, decides to mix marijuana with some newly introduced drugs which will weaken the effects of marijuana. This practice is known as __________. A. bait and switch B. adulteration C. sensitization D. chipping
B
With regard to smoked marijuana, __________. A. absorption is fast; excretion is fast B. absorption is fast; excretion is slow C. absorption is slow; excretion is fast D. absorption is slow; excretion is slow
B
81 Which aspect of marijuana ingestion represents the risk factor for worsening symptoms of asthma? A. the presence of acetone B. the presence of nicotine C. the deep breathing process in marijuana smoking D. the age of the typical marijuana smoker
C
A decline in memory recall is __________. A. largely a myth with respect to marijuana smoking B. an effect that is limited to chronic marijuana smokers C. a characteristic feature of marijuana smoking D. associated ironically with an improvement in overall memory
C
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2009, _______ of the U.S. population over the age of twelve have used marijuana at least once in their lives. A. three-fourths B. 10 percent C. 42 percent D. one-quarter
C
Acute effects of marijuana can worsen the following medical condition: __________. A. abnormally low blood pressure B. clinical obesity C. arteriosclerosis D. Type A syndrome
C
Among 45-year-old Americans who have attained at least a high school education, approximately ____ percent have tried marijuana at least once in their lives. A. 25 B. 60 C. 75 D. 80
C
An important application of THC has been as which one of the following? A. appetite suppressant B. anti-inflammatory drug C. antiemetic drug D. anticholinergic drug
C
Anandamide is another name for __________. A. a THC-sensitive receptor B. a naturally occurring hallucinogen C. naturally occurring THC D. a combination of B and C
C
By 1890, the hemp crop had been replaced by ______ as a major source of farm income in the U.S. South. A. opium B. rice C. cotton D. rye
C
Cannabis plants having the highest resin content would most likely grow in the following climate: __________. A. hot and wet B. cool and wet C. hot and dry D. cool and dry
C
Decriminalization of possession of marijuana typically applies to __________. A. amounts of ten ounces or less B. amounts of more than ten ounces C. amounts less than one ounce or so D. any amount
C
Given that marijuana does not depress respiration, one would expect an absence of THC-sensitive receptors in the __________. A. cerebellum B. cerebral cortex C. medulla D. spinal cord
C
It is doubtful that a decline in a marijuana smoker's interest in academic matters __________. A. is psychological in nature B. is expectation-based C. is pharmacological in nature D. can be supported by the research data
C
Marijuana has been effective in treating all but which of the following conditions? A. glaucoma B. asthma C. epilepsy D. weight loss
C
Marijuana is the only drug __________. A. that enhances one's creativity B. that significantly diminishes motor skills C. that takes practice before effects are felt reliably D. with effects that become stronger when combined with alcohol
C
Peak levels of THC in the blood occur about _____ after taking the drug. A. five to fifteen seconds B. three minutes C. ten minutes D. thirty minutes
C
Present-day marijuana contains __________. A. about half the THC of marijuana during the 1960s and 1970s B. 1-2 percent THC C. approximately 10 percent THC D. in the neighborhood of 12 to 14 percent THC
C
Psychedelic-era marijuana joints have ______ while present-day marijuana joints are to _____. A. 1 to 2 percent THC; 8 percent THC, B. 5 percent THC; 9 percent THC C. 1 to 2 percent THC; 6 to 10 percent THC D. 0. 5 percent THC; 1 to 2 percent THC
C
THC has been found to be __________. A. more effective than other treatments for glaucoma B. more effective than other treatments for asthma C. as effective as other treatments for glaucoma or asthma D. less effective than other treatments for glaucoma or asthma
C
The description of marijuana as a "killer weed" dates back to __________. A. the late nineteenth century B. approximately 1750 C. the late 1920s and early 1930s D. the 1960s, immediately after the re-release of the film "Reefer Madness"
C
The highest THC concentrations are achieved in the following cannabis product: __________. A. sinsemilla B. hashish C. hashish oil crystals D. marijuana
C
The idea that drug tolerance is a way of explaining the gateway hypothesis is referred to as the _______ school of thought. A. sociocultural B. expectation C. intrinsic D. conservative
C
The idea that marijuana leads to abusing other drugs is known as _______. A. the copycat drug hypothesis B. the pyramid hypothesis C. the gateway hypothesis D. the snowball hypothesis
C
The plant from which marijuana is derived was originally used for making __________. A. a bitter-tasting wine B. an aromatic perfume C. rope and twine D. a cinnamon-flavored drink
C
The respiratory effects of a single marijuana joint is equivalent to up to ____ tobacco cigarettes. A. two B. four C. five D. ten
C
Which of the following is a physiological effect of marijuana? A. constriction of blood vessels in the cornea B. increased salivation C. an increase in heart rate D. a craving for pretzels and other snacks
C
Which of the following is true? A. The amotivational syndrome supports the gateway hypothesis. B. There is a direct causal link between marijuana and lifestyle problems. C. Research shows that high-school students who smoke marijuana miss more classes than other students. D. A loss of energy is not characteristic of the amotivational syndrome.
C
A drawback of urine testing for the presence of THC is __________. A. the test cannot show exactly when exposure occurred B. the test cannot determine whether the person actually smoked marijuana C. some types of marijuana have an ingredient which counters the effects of THC, resulting in a negative test result D. both A and B
D
A study conducted with twins, cited in the text, found that early marijuana users were __________. A. four times more likely to use cocaine later in life B. five times more likely to use hallucinogens later in life C. two and a half times more likely to use heroin later in life D. all of the above
D
According to the text, marijuana use among adolescent males increases the risk of __________ late in adolescence. A. not using condoms during sex B. having multiple sexual partners C. having problems with cigarettes and alcohol D. all of the above
D
After using marijuana, a person's blood pressure __________. A. increases B. decreases C. remains the same D. depends on whether the person is sitting, standing, or lying down
D
Analogy: Marijuana is to hashish as__________. A. resin is to leaf B. seed plant is to seedless plant C. strong effect is to weak effect D. leaf is to resin
D
Analogy: Reefer is to joint as __________. A. marijuana is to hashish B. longer is to shorter C. licit is to illicit D. marijuana is to marihuana
D
Behavioral/psychological effects of marijuana last ______. A. thirty to sixty minutes B. forty-five to ninety minutes C. one to two hours D. two to three hours
D
Bhang is __________. A. a liquid form of cannabis B. a slang term for a marijuana cigarette C. equivalent in potency to a marijuana cigarette D. both A and C
D
Compared to marijuana, tobacco contains higher levels of all but which of the following? A. carbon monoxide B. carbon dioxide C. acetone D. ammonia
D
Concentration difficulties arising from marijuana use __________. A. impair short-term memory B. impair long-term memory C. cause fragmented, disjoined speech D. all of the above
D
Difficulties in handling sensory-motor tasks while engaged in marijuana smoking __________. A. fortunately are limited to the period of time in which one is feeling high B. are increased as the marijuana high starts to wear off C. are largely a myth, unsupported by research data D. continue even after the effects of marijuana are no longer felt
D
Driving ability is impaired after marijuana smoking because __________. A. reaction time is longer B. it is more difficult to look straight ahead for long periods of time C. more chances are taken on the road D. it is more difficult to attend to peripheral stimuli
D
In India, bhang has a THC concentration approximating __________. A. hashish B. sinsemilla C. hashish oil D. marijuana
D
It is likely that whether marijuana smoking enhances sexual desire depends upon __________. A. the dosage of marijuana B. expectations of the user C. cultural factors D. all of the above
D
Long-term marijuana smokers show cognitive impairment for up to _____ after marijuana smoking. A. twelve hours B. twenty-four hours C. two days D. three days
D
Long-term marijuana users show impairments involving ______, which are irreversible for long-term marijuana users even after abstaining from marijuana smoking for six months. A. memory B. attention C. fertility D. none of the above
D
Marijuana has been used to help alleviate symptoms associated with __________. A. treatment of AIDS B. treatment of cancer through chemotherapy C. treatment of Crohn's disease D. all of the above
D
Marijuana has which of the following reproductive effects? A. a lower sperm count in males B. a lower level of LH secretion in females C. a lower level of testosterone in males D. all of the above
D
Marijuana is __________. A. a stimulant B. a hallucinogen C. a sedative D. none of the above
D
Marijuana produces effects that might qualify it as a __________. A. hallucinogen B. sedative C. analgesic D. all of the above
D
Maximizing THC absorption into the bloodstream requires __________. A. several short, shallow inhalations B. only a brief inhalation C. not inhaling at all D. long, deep inhalations
D
Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since __________. A. 1962 B. 1958 C. 1989 D. 2001
D
Molecular abnormalities in the respiratory tracts of heavy marijuana smokers have been identified that resemble the changes found in the respiratory tracts of __________. A. heroin abusers B. cocaine abusers C. advanced alcoholics D. cigarette smokers
D
Physical withdrawal symptoms after smoking marijuana exist when __________. A. the smoker has little or no experience B. the smoker is relatively young C. expectations for getting sick are low D. the amount of marijuana smoked is moderate to high
D
Seventy-seven percent of illicit drug users in the United States use __________. A. marijuana and cocaine B. marijuana and alcohol C. marijuana and sedatives D. marijuana alone
D
Symptoms of the marijuana high include __________. A. feelings of euphoria B. feelings of sleepiness C. sharpened sense of sound D. all of the above
D
The 1996 Compassionate Use Act __________. A. was developed in response to the Supreme Court case of Raich v. Ashcroft B. was developed by individuals who moved to Canada to obtain marijuana C. allowed individuals to gain permits to grow marijuana on their private property D. legalized the use of marijuana for medical reasons within California
D
The ability to reduce intraocular pressure results in a medical application of marijuana for which of the following disorders? A. asthma B. cataract C. nearsightedness D. glaucoma
D
The consistency of tolerance effects for marijuana smoking inside and outside the laboratory depends upon __________. A. controlling for the age and culture of the individuals studied B. controlling for expectation effects C. controlling for the experience of the smoker D. controlling for the THC content ingested
D
The extent to which marijuana smoking suppresses the human immune system in a significant way is __________. A. known to be an important risk factor B. higher than any other risk factor associated with marijuana C. an important factor for older individuals D. inconclusive
D
The following cannabis products are rank ordered for THC concentration (highest to lowest): __________. A. marijuana, sinsemilla, hashish, hashish oil B. sinsemilla, marijuana, hashish, hashish oil C. hashish oil, hashish, marijuana, sinsemilla D. hashish oil, hashish, sinsemilla, marijuana
D
The lethal dose/effective dose ratio for marijuana is roughly __________. A. twelve B. twenty C. one hundred D. twenty to forty thousand
D
The percentage of current illicit drug users who smoke marijuana is approximately __________. A. 27 percent B. 47 percent C. 57 percent D. 77 percent
D
There is a craving for marijuana to the same degree as there is craving for __________. A. alcohol B. opiates C. sedative-hypnotics D. none of the above
D
Though THC produces a significant increase in heart rate, there is no conclusive evidence of cardiovascular problems among users who __________. A. are elderly B. are also using other drugs C. already have preexisting disorders (i.e., heart disease) D. are under thirty-five years of age
D
Two legal prescription drugs containing THC or variations of it are __________. A. dronabinol and paregoric B. Marisol and dronabinol C. anandamide and glaucoma-reducing extract D. dronabinol and nabilone
D
Which of the following assertions concerning chronic marijuana abuse is true? A. Chronic exposure to marijuana will impair the immune system. B. Chronic exposure to marijuana will cause the smoker to experiment with "harder" drugs. C. The chances of getting cancer are unaffected by chronic marijuana exposure. D. Marijuana smoking in adolescence will generally be preceded by experimentation with tobacco and alcohol.
D
Which of the following has NOT encouraged a shift toward marijuana decriminalization in the United States? A. the American Medical Association B. the American Bar Association C. the state of Minnesota D. forty-one out of the fifty U.S. states
D
Which of the following is true, relative to non-marijuana smokers? A. Marijuana smokers are more likely to abuse heroin later in their lives. B. Marijuana smokers are more likely to abuse cocaine later in their lives. C. Marijuana smokers are more likely to abuse hallucinogens later in their lives. D. all of the above
D
Which of the following statements is true? A. Marijuana smoking definitely does not lead to cancer. B. Heavy marijuana users are three times more likely to develop cancer. C. Marijuana is only linked to cancer in users who also smoke cigarettes. D. There is a possibility that stopping marijuana smoking lowers the risk of cance
D
f a drug test was conducted, which case could result in a positive reading? A. someone who smoked marijuana twelve hours ago B. someone who smoked marijuana for the first time three days ago C. someone who did not actually smoke marijuana but was in the same room with a marijuana smoker D. all of the above
D
