Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) compulsive gambling 
B) regular Internet use 
C) alcoholism 
D) a disciplined exercise routine 
A) compulsive gambling 
B) regular Internet use 
C) alcoholism 
D) a disciplined exercise routine

Question 2

More than 45% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache.Chelsea is

Accepted Answer

A) using an over-the-counter (OT
C) drug. 
B) engaging in drug abuse. 
C) likely to develop cross-tolerance. 
D) using a transdermal drug. 
A) using an over-the-counter (OT
C) drug. 
B) engaging in drug abuse. 
C) likely to develop cross-tolerance. 
D) using a transdermal drug.

Question 4

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose;he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect.This demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawal. 
B) tolerance. 
C) adjustment. 
D) intolerance. 
A) withdrawal. 
B) tolerance. 
C) adjustment. 
D) intolerance.

Question 5

Heroin has a

Accepted Answer

A) high potential for addiction and limited medical use. 
B) high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
C) low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
D) high potential for addiction and accepted medical use. 
A) high potential for addiction and limited medical use. 
B) high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
C) low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
D) high potential for addiction and accepted medical use.

Question 6

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The excessive use of a drug is

Accepted Answer

A) abuse. 
B) dependence. 
C) tolerance. 
D) misuse. 
A) abuse. 
B) dependence. 
C) tolerance. 
D) misuse.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Accepted Answer

A) Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time. 
B) Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. 
C) Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money. 
D) People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs. 
A) Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time. 
B) Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. 
C) Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money. 
D) People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs.

Question 10

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most popular form of LSD is

Accepted Answer

A) a powder that is snorted. 
B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. 
C) a pill that is swallowed. 
D) a liquid that is injected into the veins. 
A) a powder that is snorted. 
B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. 
C) a pill that is swallowed. 
D) a liquid that is injected into the veins.

Question 12

Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance,self-esteem,etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to research,which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) mental health problems 
B) positive expectations about drugs 
C) sorority and fraternity membership 
D) having a healthy social network 
A) mental health problems 
B) positive expectations about drugs 
C) sorority and fraternity membership 
D) having a healthy social network

Question 14

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

Accepted Answer

A) pain relievers,muscle relaxants,and sleep aids. 
B) diuretics,vitamins,and herbal supplements. 
C) cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids. 
D) antacids,pain relievers,and diet aids. 
A) pain relievers,muscle relaxants,and sleep aids. 
B) diuretics,vitamins,and herbal supplements. 
C) cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids. 
D) antacids,pain relievers,and diet aids.

Question 15

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications,you should talk to a

Accepted Answer

A) pharmacist or physician. 
B) fitness trainer. 
C) therapist. 
D) naturopath. 
A) pharmacist or physician. 
B) fitness trainer. 
C) therapist. 
D) naturopath.

Question 17

Addictive substances and behaviors

Accepted Answer

A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change. 
B) eventually lose their hold on a person over time. 
C) do not necessarily have negative consequences. 
D) involve some type of substance abuse. 
A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change. 
B) eventually lose their hold on a person over time. 
C) do not necessarily have negative consequences. 
D) involve some type of substance abuse.

Question 18

Do you think that harm reduction is an important and effective public health measure for reducing the negative consequences of drug abuse? Support your own arguments with information from the chapter.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Harm reduction strateg

Question 19

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is

Accepted Answer

A) an illicit drug. 
B) a prescription drug. 
C) a synergistic drug. 
D) a drug. 
A) an illicit drug. 
B) a prescription drug. 
C) a synergistic drug. 
D) a drug.

Question 20

GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

More than 45% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache.Chelsea is

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose;he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect.This demonstrates

Heroin has a

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.

The excessive use of a drug is

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

The most popular form of LSD is

Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance,self-esteem,etc.

According to research,which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?

Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include

Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.

If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications,you should talk to a

Addictive substances and behaviors

Do you think that harm reduction is an important and effective public health measure for reducing the negative consequences of drug abuse? Support your own arguments with information from the chapter.

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is

GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.

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