Exam 1: Drugs in Perspective

Identify and briefly describe what you see as two common historical themes regarding the different categories of drugs?

A _______________ veteran established the first British cigarette factory.

The first U.S.cigar factory was established in Connecticut.

Freud was an early proponent of the medical use of cocaine.

The Roman physician Galen described how marijuana seeds were eaten to simulate appetite and

"Penny Universities" were establishments that primarily served

The unintentional or inappropriate use of prescribed or over-the-counter drugs is referred to as

The Greek historian Herodotus noted that marijuana had the dual properties of producing intoxication and ___________.

After reading Chapter 1, it is clear that drugs have been, and continue to be, important to society in a variety of positive and negative ways.What are some of the positive effects of drugs on society? What are some of the negative effects of drugs on society? Can we really talk about drugs as being "good" or "bad?" Why or why not?

Which event included farmers refusing to pay tax and tarring and feathering revenue officers?

Coca leaves were an integral part of the Incan society.

Substances that alter mood, thought processes, or that are used to manage neuropsychological illnesses or behavior are referred to as

Chloral hydrate is also known as "knockout drops."

Use of ether dates back to the late

Which of the following are sedative-hypnotic drugs?

The original formula for Coca-Cola contained cocaine.

Ether was originally developed for recreational use.

Robert Louis Stevenson allegedly wrote Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde while under the influence of

Substance abuse is very costly to society.The public health care costs related to substance abuse provided through Medicaid exceed $4 billion.What do you think the role of the individual, family, community, and government should be with respect to substance abuse?

Define and give examples of drug use, misuse, and abuse.