Question 1

Marijuana today is

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A) not subject to state or federal drug laws. 
B) not able to be orally ingested. 
C) less of a health risk than it used to be. 
D) much more potent than it was in the 1960s. 
A) not subject to state or federal drug laws. 
B) not able to be orally ingested. 
C) less of a health risk than it used to be. 
D) much more potent than it was in the 1960s. D

Question 2

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit,what neurotransmitter is involved?

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A) dopamine 
B) ketamine 
C) melamine 
D) amphetamine 
A) dopamine 
B) ketamine 
C) melamine 
D) amphetamine A

Question 3

Lisa is aware that her best friend,Kim,has a drinking problem.Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school.Lisa's behavior is an example of

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A) enabling. 
B) reinforcing. 
C) intervening. 
D) compulsion. 
A) enabling. 
B) reinforcing. 
C) intervening. 
D) compulsion. A

Question 4

An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called

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A) antagonism. 
B) synergism. 
C) intolerance. 
D) cross-tolerance. 
A) antagonism. 
B) synergism. 
C) intolerance. 
D) cross-tolerance.

Question 5

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

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A) increased risk of testicular cancer in males. 
B) increased risk of lung disorders. 
C) increased production of testosterone in males. 
D) increased risk of developing serious mental health problems. 
A) increased risk of testicular cancer in males. 
B) increased risk of lung disorders. 
C) increased production of testosterone in males. 
D) increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

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A) It is the active chemical in a type of grass. 
B) Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. 
C) It can cause hallucinations. 
D) It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. 
A) It is the active chemical in a type of grass. 
B) Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. 
C) It can cause hallucinations. 
D) It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects.

Question 8

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that

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A) they are designed to melt at body temperature. 
B) they are inserted into the vagina or anus. 
C) they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream. 
D) they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour. 
A) they are designed to melt at body temperature. 
B) they are inserted into the vagina or anus. 
C) they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream. 
D) they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

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A) joining an addict in a destructive behavior,such as regularly getting drunk at parties 
B) having a history of substance abuse during the teen years 
C) trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help 
D) striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way 
A) joining an addict in a destructive behavior,such as regularly getting drunk at parties 
B) having a history of substance abuse during the teen years 
C) trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help 
D) striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

Question 10

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

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A) mild hallucinogen. 
B) antidepressant. 
C) narcotic. 
D) anesthetic. 
A) mild hallucinogen. 
B) antidepressant. 
C) narcotic. 
D) anesthetic.

Question 11

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

Accepted Answer

A) antagonism. 
B) synergism. 
C) intolerance. 
D) cross-tolerance. 
A) antagonism. 
B) synergism. 
C) intolerance. 
D) cross-tolerance.

Question 12

Mescaline,in the form of dried peyote buttons,has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

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A) It is a central nervous system depressant. 
B) It is an anesthetic and a stimulant. 
C) It is sometimes prescribed in moderation as an antidepressant. 
D) It is available in only one form. 
A) It is a central nervous system depressant. 
B) It is an anesthetic and a stimulant. 
C) It is sometimes prescribed in moderation as an antidepressant. 
D) It is available in only one form.

Question 14

How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

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An addicted person displays symptoms tha

Question 15

Therapeutic communities (TCs)are a type of

Accepted Answer

A) outpatient behavioral treatment. 
B) residential treatment. 
C) individual therapy. 
D) 12-step program. 
A) outpatient behavioral treatment. 
B) residential treatment. 
C) individual therapy. 
D) 12-step program.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?

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A) The drugs are considered safer. 
B) The drugs are easily accessible. 
C) The drugs have few side effects. 
D) The drugs are relatively inexpensive. 
A) The drugs are considered safer. 
B) The drugs are easily accessible. 
C) The drugs have few side effects. 
D) The drugs are relatively inexpensive.

Question 17

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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A) to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. 
B) to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. 
C) to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. 
D) to reduce appetite for weight control. 
A) to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. 
B) to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. 
C) to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. 
D) to reduce appetite for weight control.

Question 18

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

Accepted Answer

A) insomnia. 
B) ADHD. 
C) hypertension. 
D) anxiety. 
A) insomnia. 
B) ADHD. 
C) hypertension. 
D) anxiety.

Question 19

Opioids are also called

Accepted Answer

A) depressants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) narcotics. 
D) hallucinogens. 
A) depressants. 
B) stimulants. 
C) narcotics. 
D) hallucinogens.

Question 20

The so-called pleasure circuit

Accepted Answer

A) is activated when the pituitary gland releases hormones related to pleasure into the bloodstream. 
B) includes the central nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system. 
C) spans the brain,sensory receptors in the skin,and motor neurons attached to muscles. 
D) is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system. 
A) is activated when the pituitary gland releases hormones related to pleasure into the bloodstream. 
B) includes the central nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system. 
C) spans the brain,sensory receptors in the skin,and motor neurons attached to muscles. 
D) is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.

Exam 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Marijuana today is

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit,what neurotransmitter is involved?

Lisa is aware that her best friend,Kim,has a drinking problem.Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school.Lisa's behavior is an example of

An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)

The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

Mescaline,in the form of dried peyote buttons,has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?

How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

Therapeutic communities (TCs)are a type of

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

Opioids are also called

The so-called pleasure circuit

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