Exam 9: The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

List (a)four factors that increase the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs, (b)four factors that decrease the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs,and (c)four factors that increase the likelihood that someone who uses psychoactive drugs will become dependent.

Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

The psychological or physical dependence on a substance,but without the level of compulsion or increasing need,is known as addiction.

The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as

The active component in marijuana is

Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking marijuana is

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

Once a psychoactive drug enters the brain,it acts on one or more neurotransmitters.

Women who use amphetamines during pregnancy risk

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of drug dependency?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding drugs and crime?

Cindy uses amphetamines to stay awake at her night job.When the drug wears off,she is likely to experience

Effects of marijuana include

CNS depressants are used for their calming properties before an operation.What are they combined with prior to surgery to obtain that calming reaction?

Hallucinogens are a group of drugs that alter the user's perceptions,feelings,and thoughts.

There is no single best method of treatment to help people break their drug habits.

Choose one of the illicit drugs that are described in your text,and explain what would be a successful treatment program for that addiction.

All of the following are potential effects of cocaine use during pregnancy,EXCEPT

Syringe exchange programs have no effect on decreasing the spread of hepatitis and HIV.

Substance dependence is also known as addiction.