PSYC 4250 EXAM #4
what percentage of drugs are kept off the US market due to the US current supply reduction approach? (i.e. war on drugs)
10-15%
which drug is associated with a 20 year decrease of life span?
HGH
what is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)?
depression
The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?
dopamine
T/F: binge eating disorder is marked by a rigid control over ones eating patterns
false
T/F: recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex
false
T/F: the harmful effects of steroids reverse over time as the body produces its own hormones
false
T/F: the majority of the US national drug control budget is allocated to demand reduction
false
T/F: the military is under strict congressional guidelines and cannot conduct drug testing whenever and wherever it chooses
false
T/F: the pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting
false
T/F: the phrase "supply reduction" refers to prevention programs that prevent people from wanting to use illicit drugs
false
T/F: unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms
false
Almost half of all inhalant deaths are due to what?
gasoline
what is another name for "laughing gas?"
none of the above
symptoms of an inhalant hangover include
only b and c (headaches and nausea)
when does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement?
right before deciding to purchase an item
which level(s) of prevention is/are most likely to include intervention?
secondary and tertiary prevention
which of the following statements are true regarding erectile dysfunction drugs as viagra, cialis, and levitra?
the drugs enhance nitric oxide levels, which support the functioning of erectile tissue
which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?
the reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use
according to the textbook, the "lag phase" refers to which of the following statements?
the time between initial drug use of alcohol or other drugs and the development of severe consequences due to the use or abuse of the substance
Which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler?
tissue dependence
the term chasing in problem gambling means what?
to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble
T/F: alcohol or other drugs are involved in 70% of teen suicides
true
T/F: embalming fluid (formaldehyde), used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP-like high.
true
T/F: excess hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users
true
T/F: one reason why abusing pressurized inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze lung tissue
true
T/F: problems handling money in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict.
true
T/F: the reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs.
false
T/F: the military has one of the most widespread drug testing programs in the country
true
T/F: when drug use is studied on a regional basis, the facts show that per-capita drug use in rural and small urban areas is equal to, and in some areas more than, that of large urban areas
true