Drug Use Ch 11 Quiz
Widespread marijuana use for its psychoactive properties in Europe began in the __________.
1960s
The principal psychoactive agent in cannabis was isolated in ___.
1964
A report issued by the United States National Academy of Sciences concluded that there was a scientific foundation for studying marijuana as a treatment vehicle.
True
Based on a United Nations survey, how many people worldwide use marijuana?
about 5%
For which of the following conditions does current medical research support administration of marijuana?
multiple sclerosis
What is the main drawback to the medical use of cannabis and THC synthetics?
uncomfortable and disorienting mental effects
Marijuana cigarettes contain less tar than tobacco cigarettes.
False
Marijuana is the most frequently used recreational drug today.
False
Physical dependence to marijuana has been reliably and consistently demonstrated in laboratory studies.
False
The amount of time that marijuana smoke is held in the lungs does not significantly affect absorption.
False
The peak heart rate following smoking marijuana is reached almost immediately
False
___ is the leafy top portion of the Cannabis sativa plant, while ___ is the resin produced by the plant to protect it from the sun.
Marijuana; hashish
Marijuana is an accepted medical treatment for the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapies.
True
Marijuana plants that grow in warmer climates have more psychoactive potency due to higher amounts of resin.
True
North America has the highest prevalence of marijuana use among other regions of the world.
True
People generally learn how to feel high from smoking marijuana.
True
THC metabolites can be detected in the bloodstream at least 30 days following ingestion of a single dose.
True
The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 was successful in reducing the legal disbursement of marijuana.
True
Almost all marijuana smokers eventually enter a stage of ___.
relaxation
In New York City, during Prohibition, ___ opened to give marijuana users a place to smoke.
tea-pads
