Exam 3: Biological Theory-Genetics and Brain Chemistry

Which of the following is NOT an example of a depressant?

How do drugs directly or indirectly target the brain's reward system?

Which of the following is NOT a type of opioid?

According to the Hijacked Brain Theory, when it is especially dangerous for individuals to use substances and later become addicted?

The human brain has approximately 100 billion neurons.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common type of drugs in the sedatives category?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the biological theory of addiction?

What neurotransmitters are the most involved in the addictive process? Briefly describe each of their functions.

Cocaine use has been increasing over the past three decades in the U.S..

Which of the following stimulant is mainly prescribed to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Women are more likely to use tobacco than men.

Sedatives are often prescribed to treat:

Which population is particularly at-risk for abusing prescriptive stimulants?

Which of the following is the largest preventable cause of death in the U.S.?

When a drug enters the body, it has the most severe effect on the:

It is suggested that changing social policy in the areas of health care and criminal justice would benefit society in general as well as those living with addiction.

Jellinek's U-shaped model has been found to be reliable with all populations to describe the course of alcohol addiction.

Who was the first to provide recommendations for treatment for chronic alcohol inebriation?

Describe the purpose of psychoeducation and who it occurs with.

Describe which parts of the Central Nervous System are affected by alcohol and how they are affected.