Exam 12: Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

In the past several years, the use of cocaine has ______ worldwide, and the use of marijuana has ______.

Terry has quit using OxyContin. His nose is running, and he is sweating. His pupils are dilated, and tears are running from the corners of his eyes. Terry's symptoms are the result of ______.

Kayley has been using methamphetamine and is now intoxicated. However, Kayley continues to use the drug and cannot seem to stop. Kayley's example BEST illustrates ______.

Alcohol is metabolized by the ______.

In which decade were amphetamines first developed?

The MOST commonly used illicit drug in the United States is ______.

Most alcohol is absorbed in the ______.

The tendency for a substance's reinforcing effects to diminish with repeated use is called ______.

Which food or beverage has the LOWEST concentration of caffeine?

Give four reasons why the treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders is especially challenging.

THC affects receptors in all of the following areas EXCEPT the ______.

The psychoactive ingredient in "magic mushrooms" is ______.

______ symptoms are experienced when the use of a substance is discontinued.

Hallucinogens or psychedelics can alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes in unpredictable ways. Briefly describe some of the changes to perception, mood, and cognition that occur when hallucinogens are used.

When one discontinues the use of a substance, one may experience unpleasant ______ symptoms.

Perhaps the LEAST effective of the psychosocial treatments for addiction is ______.

In any given year, nearly ______ of American adults meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder.

People learned to make alcoholic beverages about ______ years ago.

Cocaine ______ the reuptake of dopamine, which ______ dopamine in the synapse.

A person's speech becomes slurred when his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) reaches ______ g/dL.