Chapter 7 SG
An effect of hallucinogens are
"hearing colors" and "tasting colors"
What is the average concentration in marijuana?
15%, but some forms can contain up to 27%
What is the most popular and widely consumed drug in the US?
Caffeine
Sleep aids Examples
Excedrin PM, Sominex, Unisom, and Tylenol PM
Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?
It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.
Illicit drugs example
Marijuana
What 2 drugs are used to treat ADHD?
Ritalin and Adderall
Cold Medicines examples
Robitussin, vicks, coricidin, Nyquil
How is cocaine used?
Snorted, inhaled as smoke, or dissolved
Hallucinogens create what?
auditory or visual changes in mood, thoughts, and feelings
A less safer drug than benzodiazepines is
barbiturates
Most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is
bloodshot eyes
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
OTC drugs
o High doses can cause hallucinations, bizarre sleep patterns, mood changes, and sometimes death
Hallucinogens can be taken by
smoking, snorting, and transdermal
Diet pills contain...
stimulants such as caffeine or Hoodia gordoni
Marijuana can be used by being
smoked
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
Ephedra was banned in
2004 after more than 16,000 adverse side side effects were reported
how long does Euphoria last?
6 to 8 hours
How many people use prescription drugs for non-medical reasons
6.1 million
there is high potenial for what drug?
Amphetamines
2 drugs that are inhalants?
Amyl nitrate and nitrous oxide
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?
Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation.
Inhalants causes
Hallucinations and euphoric effects
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?
It is still used by doctors in some states.
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
It takes long-term use to develop tolerance. D) It can be snorted, smoked, injected, or orally ingested
If snorted, bath salts cause
Tremor, shortness of breath, and loss of appetite, changes in body temperature regulation accompanied by hot flashes and sweating, with bleeding from the nose and throat from ulcerations
what drug enters the blood stream rapidly
cocaine
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
compulsive gambling
Inhalants include
glue, paint thinner, and rubber cement
Heroin is derived from
morphine
in 2013, how many americans are using heroin
681,000
How many people were estimated that use LSD
9.4%
gamma hydroxybutyrate is another
date rape drug
Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?
gourmet coffee
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision making.
Caffeine pills result in
tremors/ shaking, restlessness and edginess, insomnia, dehydration, panic attacks, heart irregularities
Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is
using Over The Counter drug
Side effects of caffeine include
wakefulness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, indigestion, mild delirium, and heartburn
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
opioids cause
drowsiness, relieve pain, and induce euphoria
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
having a healthy social network
Rohypnol is used by being
ingested
Rohypnol produces a
sedative effect, amnesia, muscle relaxation, and slowed psychomotor responses
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Methamphetamine affects the...
brain
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial
effects of inhalants are
dizziness, disorientation, impaired coordination and judgement; combined with alcohol, may be fatal
· Benzodiazepines and barbiturates are used by
ingested
Heroin is taken by being
injection
The effects of bath salts are
intense stimulation, alertness, euphoria, elevated mood, pleasurable rush
The fast-acting method of injection is
intravenous
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to reduce appetite for weight control.
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
transdermal
The most common sedative -hypnotic drugs are
Valium and benzodiazepines
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is
a drug
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
enabling
Dextromethorphan can cause
hallucinations, loss of motor control, and "out of body" sensations
Addictive substances and behaviors
have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Opioids is a
narcotic
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
increased production of testosterone in males.
the so-called pleasure circuit
is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.
Mescaline
is derived from a cactus
Side effects of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate are
loss of memory, unconsciousness, amnesia, hallucinations, and death
Caffeine enhances
mental alertness and reduces feeling of fatiuge
All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT
methamphetamine.
Opioids include other drugs like
morphine, codeine, heroin, and black tar heroin
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications, you should talk to a
pharmacist or physician
Sleep aids cause...
problems with the sleep cycle, weaken areas of the body, or induce narcolepsy
bath salts contain...
Contain various amphetamine or cocaine-like substances
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?
exercise addiction
Synthetic marijuana can cause
hallucinations, severe agitation, suicide attempts, and coma
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
intolerance
Marijuana today is
much more potent than it was in the 1960s
Opioids are also called
narcotics
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opioids.
what drug is a tranquilizer and "date rape" drug?
Rohypnol
Methamphetamine is used by?
Snorting, injecting, smoked, and ingested
Amphetamines are...
Synthetic agents that stimulate the central nervous system
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
Cocaine is...
white crystalline powder
Opioids can be taken by
ingested from pills, injected through Iv, and transdermal
frequent use of marijuana include
testicular cancer, serious mental health problems, suppressed immune system, and impaired memory. · Synthetic marijuana
Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.
Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate is a depressant that has what types of effects
Euphoric, sedative, and anabolic
How is LSD used?
Ingesting the chemical, inhalation, and sometimes injection
