Chapter 7
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal.
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as
carcinogens
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
dopamine
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
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
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
Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.
false
according to the cycle of psychological addiction, substance use is usually a direct consequence of loss of control
false
mikael is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. which of the following drinks that he consumers daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?
gourmet coffee
herion has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
marijuana today is
much more potent than it was in the 1960s
Opioids are also called
narcotics
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs.
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.
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is
synergism
A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.
true
the excessive use of a drug is
abuse
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
detoxification
a large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure
Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
increased production of testosterone in males.
mescaline
is derived from a cactus.
ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration
transdermal
Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance, self-esteem, etc.
true
Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
true
Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.
true
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
the fastest-acting method of injection is
intravenous
Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.
true
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.
true
Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is
using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.