Question 1

Recent research suggests that focusing prevention efforts on marijuana use will not have an effect on the prevalence of use of harder drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What does the National Survey on Drug Use and Health tell us about the use of marijuana in the United States? What have been the trends for prevalence of use?

Accepted Answer

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides valuable insights into the use of marijuana in the United States. According to the survey, the prevalence of marijuana use has been increasing in recent years. In 2019, approximately 43.5 million people aged 12 or older reported using marijuana in the past year, representing 15.5% of the population. This is an increase from previous years, indicating a growing trend in marijuana use.

The survey also reveals that marijuana use is more prevalent among young adults aged 18 to 25, with 43.5% reporting past-year use. Additionally, the NSDUH data shows that marijuana use is more common in certain demographic groups, such as males, those living in the western region of the United States, and those who are unemployed.

Overall, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates a concerning trend of increasing marijuana use in the United States, particularly among young adults. This information is crucial for policymakers, public health officials, and educators to address and mitigate the potential risks associated with marijuana use.

Question 3

The center of marijuana use and distribution in 1920s America was .

Accepted Answer

A)  San Francisco 
B)  Los Angeles 
C)  New York 
D)  New Orleans 
A)  San Francisco 
B)  Los Angeles 
C)  New York 
D)  New Orleans D

Question 4

The book The Hasheesh Eater, published in 1857, was written by and describes his cannabis-eating experiences over a four-year period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theophile Gautier 
B)  Harry J. Anslinger 
C)  William O'Shaughnessy 
D)  Fitz Hugh Ludlow 
A)  Theophile Gautier 
B)  Harry J. Anslinger 
C)  William O'Shaughnessy 
D)  Fitz Hugh Ludlow

Question 5

Widespread marijuana use for its psychoactive properties in Europe began in the .

Accepted Answer

A)  1850s 
B)  1890s 
C)  1930s 
D)  1960s 
A)  1850s 
B)  1890s 
C)  1930s 
D)  1960s

Question 6

Approximately how much of the THC available in a marijuana cigarette is present in the smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 7

Followers of emperor Shen Nung at around 2800 B.C. used marijuana for .

Accepted Answer

A)  its psychoactive effects 
B)  to counter the influence of evil spirits 
C)  its sedative properties 
D)  all of these 
E)  its psychoactive effects and sedative properties 
A)  its psychoactive effects 
B)  to counter the influence of evil spirits 
C)  its sedative properties 
D)  all of these 
E)  its psychoactive effects and sedative properties

Question 8

Marijuana has been shown not to cause irreversible lung damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following has not been identified as a possible explanation for marijuana's effect on short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug action interferes with the neurochemical processes operative in memory 
B)  marijuana use destroys neural connections in the hippocampus 
C)  the user is not motivated to attend to or retrieve material 
D)  marijuana causes a decreased ability to concentrate 
A)  drug action interferes with the neurochemical processes operative in memory 
B)  marijuana use destroys neural connections in the hippocampus 
C)  the user is not motivated to attend to or retrieve material 
D)  marijuana causes a decreased ability to concentrate

Question 10

The primary psychoactive agent in marijuana is .

Accepted Answer

A)  THC 
B)  AMP 
C)  cannabidiol 
D)  cannabinol 
A)  THC 
B)  AMP 
C)  cannabidiol 
D)  cannabinol

Question 11

How is marijuana absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is absorbed into the bloodstre

Question 12

is marijuana that is soaked in formaldehyde and dried before being smoked.

Accepted Answer

A)  AMP 
B)  Hashish 
C)  PCP 
D)  DMT 
A)  AMP 
B)  Hashish 
C)  PCP 
D)  DMT

Question 13

NIDA's 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that about of Americans have used marijuana at least once.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  15% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 14

The short-term memory impairment associated with marijuana use can occur with fairly low doses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following has marijuana not been used to treat?

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea 
B)  mania 
C)  insomnia 
D)  depression 
A)  nausea 
B)  mania 
C)  insomnia 
D)  depression

Question 16

The peak heart rate following smoking marijuana is reached .

Accepted Answer

A)  almost immediately 
B)  about 20 minutes after smoking 
C)  about one hour after smoking 
D)  none of these, marijuana does not impact heart rate 
A)  almost immediately 
B)  about 20 minutes after smoking 
C)  about one hour after smoking 
D)  none of these, marijuana does not impact heart rate

Question 17

Most committee reports have come to a similar conclusion, that is, marijuana use is not particularly harmful to the user or to society at large.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

THC metabolites can be detected in the bloodstream at least 30 days following ingestion of a single dose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Physical dependence to marijuana has been reliably and consistently demonstrated in laboratory studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One disadvantage of using synthetic products that resemble the cannabinoids in medical treatment is that they lack the rapid effect experienced when marijuana is smoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Recent research suggests that focusing prevention efforts on marijuana use will not have an effect on the prevalence of use of harder drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

What does the National Survey on Drug Use and Health tell us about the use of marijuana in the United States? What have been the trends for prevalence of use?

The center of marijuana use and distribution in 1920s America was .

The book The Hasheesh Eater, published in 1857, was written by and describes his cannabis-eating experiences over a four-year period.

Widespread marijuana use for its psychoactive properties in Europe began in the .

Approximately how much of the THC available in a marijuana cigarette is present in the smoke?

Followers of emperor Shen Nung at around 2800 B.C. used marijuana for .

Marijuana has been shown not to cause irreversible lung damage.

Which of the following has not been identified as a possible explanation for marijuana's effect on short-term memory?

The primary psychoactive agent in marijuana is .

How is marijuana absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted?

is marijuana that is soaked in formaldehyde and dried before being smoked.

NIDA's 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that about of Americans have used marijuana at least once.

The short-term memory impairment associated with marijuana use can occur with fairly low doses.

Which of the following has marijuana not been used to treat?

The peak heart rate following smoking marijuana is reached .

Most committee reports have come to a similar conclusion, that is, marijuana use is not particularly harmful to the user or to society at large.

THC metabolites can be detected in the bloodstream at least 30 days following ingestion of a single dose.

Physical dependence to marijuana has been reliably and consistently demonstrated in laboratory studies.

One disadvantage of using synthetic products that resemble the cannabinoids in medical treatment is that they lack the rapid effect experienced when marijuana is smoked.

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Exam 11: Marijuana

Recent research suggests that focusing prevention efforts on marijuana use will not have an effect on the prevalence of use of harder drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

What does the National Survey on Drug Use and Health tell us about the use of marijuana in the United States? What have been the trends for prevalence of use?

The center of marijuana use and distribution in 1920s America was .

The book The Hasheesh Eater, published in 1857, was written by and describes his cannabis-eating experiences over a four-year period.

Widespread marijuana use for its psychoactive properties in Europe began in the .

Approximately how much of the THC available in a marijuana cigarette is present in the smoke?

Followers of emperor Shen Nung at around 2800 B.C. used marijuana for .

Marijuana has been shown not to cause irreversible lung damage.

Which of the following has not been identified as a possible explanation for marijuana's effect on short-term memory?

The primary psychoactive agent in marijuana is .

How is marijuana absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted?

is marijuana that is soaked in formaldehyde and dried before being smoked.

NIDA's 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed that about of Americans have used marijuana at least once.

The short-term memory impairment associated with marijuana use can occur with fairly low doses.

Which of the following has marijuana not been used to treat?

The peak heart rate following smoking marijuana is reached .

Most committee reports have come to a similar conclusion, that is, marijuana use is not particularly harmful to the user or to society at large.

THC metabolites can be detected in the bloodstream at least 30 days following ingestion of a single dose.

Physical dependence to marijuana has been reliably and consistently demonstrated in laboratory studies.

One disadvantage of using synthetic products that resemble the cannabinoids in medical treatment is that they lack the rapid effect experienced when marijuana is smoked.

Drug Use and Abuse

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Opiates

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

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