drugs & human behavior exam 4
Approximately how long is THC detectable in the urine of a regular marijuana user?
30 days
If marijuana is administered through inhalation, how much time typically passes before the user experiences the expected psychoactive effects?
5-10 minutes
Approximately what portion of the US population favors the decriminalization of marijuana?
66%
which of the following is a federally approved medicinal application for marijuana?
Actually, no medical applications have federal approval
Which drug listed below is NOT typically associated with a boost in athletic performance?
Alcohol
What was the original 12-step program?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is an adverse reproductive effect of anabolic steroid use in women
Altered or absent menstrual cycle
What drug is the most prevalent performance enhancer in Major League Baseball?
Amphetamine
Which of the following is the most common PED used in MLB?
Amphetamines
Which term describes the masculinizing effects of many performance enhancing drugs?
Androgenic
DMT is normally metabolized rapidly. How does ayahuasca prevent metabolism?
Ayahuasca contains an MAOI to prevent metabolism
Which famous athlete was implicated in the BALCO scandal?
Barry Bonds
Which of the following is NOT a psychedelic category discussed in class?
D2 antagonists
Which neurotransmitter is most closely replicated by catechol psycehedlics?
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter system does P2B001 primarily act on?
Dopamine
Which two neurotransmitters share a common molecular structure similarity with the catechol psychedelics?
Dopamine & norepinephrine
What condition might result from too little hGH production?
Dwarfism
Testosterone concentrations are regulated by what physiological system?
HPG axis
Which preparation of cannabis has the highest THC content?
Hash Oil
Where are CB2 receptors primarily found?
In the spleen and other immune system tissues
What is the mechanism of action for MDMA?
It facilitates release and prevents reuptake of serotonin
How can erythropoietin be used as a PED?
It increases red blood cell count
Which of the following is the most potent example of an indole psychedelic?
LSD
What report first questioned the propaganda about cannabis being promoted by Harry Anslinger?
LaGuardia Committee Report
Which piece of legislation first regulated cannabis in the US?
Marijuana Tax Act of 1937
Which term describes the practice of using particularly small amounts of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes?
Microdosing
What is the mechanism of action of PCP?
NDMA receptor antagonist
What division of the nervous system does scopolamine primarily inhibit?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which of the following is an example of a catechol psychedelic?
Peyote cactus
Which side effect of anabolic steroids represents an adverse effect, specifically for young users?
Premature closing of the growth plates
What is the psychoactive molecule present in "magic mushrooms"
Psilocybin
What psychedelic molecule is found in relatively high concentrations in certain varieties of mushrooms?
Psilocybin
Which term best describes a drug that causes the user to experience hallucinations or other altered sensory experiences?
Psychotomimetic drugs
Which of the following is a legitimate concern for marijuana use effects on health?
Reduced ability to drive
What is an adverse reproductive effect of anabolic steroid use in males?
Reduced testosterone production
Which neurotransmitter do the indole psychedelics most closely resemble?
Serotonin?
Which of the following was NOT an early use for Cannabis?
Source of nourishment for humans
Compared to either alcohol or nicotine, the abuse potential of marijuana can be categorized as which of the following?
Substantially lower
Which term describes the fact that LSD induces many "flight of fight" responses?
Sympathomimetic
Which term describes the experience of multiple sensory systems "blending together"?
Synesthesia
How might diuretics be used as PEDs?
To achieve a "cut" look through water loss
what is the most common route of administration of marijuana?
inhalation
What potential therapeutic value was discussed in class for microdosing of psilocybin?
Antidepressant
Which of the following is a common effect of LSD, wherein sensory information is experienced across different sensory systems? For example, one might report being able to see music, or taste colors.
Synesthesia
what is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
THC
what is the psychoactive mechanism of action of marijuana?
THC activated CB2 receptors
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action for THC?
THC binds to and activates CB1 and CB2 receptors
