Exam 9: Substance Use Disorders

Dr. Santos is investigating the positive effects of drugs using an animal model paradigm. She establishes two different cages: cage A is neutral and drug-free, while cage B contains a drug. She exposes the animal to both cages and records the amount of time the animal spends in each cage in an attempt to assess the positive effects of the "drug environment." Which type of model is she using?

THC is the active ingredient in marijuana. It produces a sense of euphoria by stimulating

Cocaine use is more prevalent among women.

Margo was enjoying the holiday break from college. She and a few friends decided to go to a local club. She met an attractive man who bought her a drink. Margo awakened the next morning in a strange motel room without any memory of what happened after she arrived at the club the night before. She was shocked to find that she was not only in a strange room but that her clothes were strewn around it. Margo called 911; in the ER, it was determined that she had been raped. Assuming that this is a date rape case, what drug is most likely to have been slipped into Margo's drink?

Drug withdrawal symptoms

Rodney is addicted to smoking rock crystal cocaine, which gives him an immediate euphoric high. On the street, this drug is known as

Prolonged caffeine use may contribute to reproductive problems and osteoporosis.

Consuming an energy drink in order to feel less tired and lethargic is an example of negative reinforcement.

In the 1960's, which of the following would have been described as "mother's little helper"?

Derrick was very excited about college as a freshman. His biggest concern was fitting in. During his first semester, he was introduced to the social game of "beer pong" and found that being a member of the dorm team helped him gain acceptance. Now, Derrick enjoys "beer pong" every weekend. So far, there have been no negative consequences. How would you classify this behavior or the basis of what you know?

Higher doses of THC in marijuana are associated with visual and auditory activity and fascination, increased heart rate and, on some occasions,

Nerve damage leading to neurological impairment is a function of chronic exposure to inhalant drugs. How might inhalants affect this system?

Heroin, methadone, and morphine are classified as opioids.

Alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.

In substance abuse treatment, the technique of stimulus avoidance aims at reducing

In motivational enhancement therapy (MET), as opposed to more traditional substance abuse treatment,

How many adolescents in the U.S. smoke?

Using substances in larger amounts or for longer than originally intended indicates substance abuse.

Cocaine and amphetamines are classified as central nervous system depressants.

Endorphins and enkephalins have the same physiological effect on the body as opioids in that they produce