Deck 15: Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

Question 1

Darlene has developed a powerful emotional need for amphetamines.She has developed a(an):

A) physical addiction.
B) psychological dependency.
C) intensified drug use problem.
D) all of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five patterns of drug us that are discussed in the text?

A) Motivated use
B) Circumstantial-situational use
B) Compulsive use
D) Experimental use

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Isaac is at a party where everyone is drinking so he joins in with his friends in order to relax and have fun with them.This best illustrates which of the five patterns of drug use?

A) Social-recreational
B) Intensified
C) Circumstantial-situational
D) Compulsive

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Chemicals produced by the body that dull the sensation of pain are called:

A) endogenous endorphins.
B) neurotransmitters.
C) morphine.
D) narcotics.

Question 5

A depressed mood,normlessness,social isolation,and low self-esteem are all psychological conditions that cause adolescents to begin drug use in the ________ pattern.

A) circumstantial-situational
B) compulsive
C) experimental
D) intensified

Question 6

In general psychoactive drugs work by affecting:

A) hormonal levels.
B) neurotransmitter levels.
C) blood glucose levels.
D) all of the above

Question 7

Opiate-based drugs that depress the central nervous system are called:

A) psychotropics.
B) narcotics.
C) hallucinogens.
D) endogenous endorphins.

Question 8

All of the following are opium derivatives EXCEPT:

A) cocaine.
B) codeine.
C) heroin.
D) morphine.

Question 9

What two criteria generally distinguish drug abuse from drug use?

A) Drug abuse involves the increased risk of harm and the interference with normal, daily responsibilities.
B) Drug abuse involves harmful side effects but drug use does not.
C) Drug abuse involves developing tolerance and experiencing withdrawal.
D) all of the above

Question 10

When a person's body develops a chemical dependency to a drug,that is called:

A) drug abuse.
B) physical addiction.
C) withdrawal.
D) intensified drug use.

Question 11

The chief active ingredient of opium is:

A) morphine.
B) codeine.
C) methadone.
D) heroin.

Question 12

Opium is obtained from:

A) nerve cells in the brain.
B) seed pods of a flower.
C) certain types of mushrooms.
D) leaves of a plant.

Question 13

Which of the following patterns of drug use is considered the mildest?

A) Circumstantial-situational
B) Compulsive
C) Experimental
D) Intensified

Question 14

Individuals with which pattern of drug use have the most serious problems?

A) Compulsive
B) Intensified
C) Circumstantial-situational
D) Social-recreational

Question 15

Omar needs to pull an all-nighter to study for his final exam,so he takes a large dose of stimulants.This best illustrates which of the five patterns of drug use?

A) Social-recreational
B) Intensified
C) Circumstantial-situational
D) Compulsive

Question 16

Which is NOT a narcotic?

A) Heroin
B) Morphine
C) Opium
D) Cocaine

Question 17

For the last couple years Paula has relaxed every day after work with several glasses of wine,especially on particularly stressful days.However,she still performs her job well and has good relationships with others.Most likely Paula is engaged in the drug use pattern of:

A) intensified use.
B) circumstantial-situational use.
B) compulsive use.
D) experimental use.

Question 18

Someone who has been physically addicted and psychologically dependent on high doses of a drug for a long time is engaging in which pattern of drug use?

A) Social-recreational
B) Intensified
C) Circumstantial-situational
D) Compulsive

Question 19

A short-term,investigational trial of one or more drugs is called:

A) intensified drug use.
B) experimental use.
C) compulsive use.
D) circumstantial-situational use.

Question 20

Narcotics work by:

A) increasing the activity of the central nervous system.
B) producing a hallucinogenic effect.
C) mimicking endogenous endorphins.
D) all of the above

Question 21

Which of the following classes of drugs increases alertness,elevates mood,and produces a feeling of well-being?

A) Stimulants
B) Narcotics
C) Hallucinogens
D) Depressants

Question 22

Which is prescribed for adolescents with ADHD?

A) Ritalin
B) Amphetamines
C) Adderall
D) all of the above

Question 23

Another name for methamphetamine is:

A) methadone.
B) methedrine.
C) horse.
D) all of the above

Question 24

Which of the following statements about cocaine is FALSE?

A) It increases the appetite.
B) It increases alertness.
C) Large doses can lead to a severe psychosis.
D) Withdrawal is characterized by profound depression.

Question 25

Ritalin and Adderall are:

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

Question 26

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure?

A) Serotonin
B) Endorphins
C) Dopamine
D) GABA

Question 27

Melinda hasn't been able to get more of her drug and is experiencing the early withdrawal symptoms of running nose and eyes,yawning,sweating,dilation of the pupils,and goose bumps on her skin.Which drug was she most likely taking?

A) LSD
B) THC
C) Heroin
D) Cocaine

Question 28

Which is the mildest morphine derivative?

A) Meperidine
B) Codeine
C) Methadone
D) Heroin

Question 29

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

A) Meperidine
B) Heroin
C) Morphine
D) Codeine

Question 30

Why is it even more dangerous to the user when heroin is mixed with quinine?

A) Chemicals in quinine interact with heroin to make the effects stronger.
B) Too much quinine is toxic to the body.
C) Because heroin and quinine both are bitter-tasting, the user can't tell how potent the heroin is.
D) Some users are allergic to quinine and can die from an allergic reaction.

Question 31

Drugs that energize the central nervous system are called:

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

Question 32

According to the text,which is the most physically addictive of the following drugs?

A) Codeine
B) Morphine
C) Marijuana
D) LSD

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a medical use for amphetamines?

A) Treating sleeplessness
B) Treating obesity
C) Treating mild depression
D) Treating fatigue

Question 34

Which opium derivative is known as "smack"?

A) Demerol
B) Heroin
C) Morphine
D) Codeine

Question 35

Which is the most successful program for getting rid of heroin addiction?

A) Quitting cold turkey
B) Slow withdrawal over months
C) Behavior modification therapy
D) Methadone maintenance

Question 36

Which of the following statements about cocaine is TRUE?

A) Ingesting powdered cocaine produces a more intense and longer-lasting high than smoking crack cocaine.
B) African American adolescents are more likely than Hispanic and non-Hispanic White Americans to use cocaine.
C) Cocaine withdrawal involves profound depression.
D) all of the above

Question 37

All of the following drugs are stimulants EXCEPT:

A) benzedrine.
B) cocaine.
C) methedrine.
D) morphine.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about amphetamines is FALSE?

A) Methamphetamine damages the neurons that produce dopamine and serotonin.
B) Regular amphetamine users usually do not develop physical dependence, but do develop psychological dependence.
C) Withdrawal from amphetamines includes severe depression and fatigue.
D) American high school seniors report greater methamphetamine use than cocaine use.

Question 39

Without heroin,withdrawal symptoms begin to appear in:

A) 2 to 4 hours.
B) 6 to 8 hours.
C) 10 to 12 hours.
D) 14 to 16 hours.

Question 40

In 2008,approximately what percent of American high school seniors reported ever having used cocaine?

A) 4
B) 17
C) 26
D) 34

Question 41

Which of the following statements about ecstasy is FALSE?

A) It can kill brain cells and cause permanent memory and learning problems.
B) It destroys the body's ability to regulate its temperature.
C) It enhances self-confidence and one's energy level.
D) It decreases the neurons' release of dopamine and serotonin.

Question 42

Approximately what percent of American high school seniors report using inhalants to get high?

A) 1
B) 4
C) 9
D) 13

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of inhalants discussed in the text?

A) Solvents
B) Gases
C) Sulphites
D) Nitrites

Question 44

Barbiturates appear to work by making some of the brain's cells more susceptible to the effects of:

A) serotonin.
B) endorphins.
C) GABA.
D) dopamine.

Question 45

Another name for ecstasy is:

A) MDMA.
B) LSD.
C) PCP.
D) THC.

Question 46

What type of depressant is more often used by children and early adolescents than by older adolescents?

A) Barbiturates
B) Sedatives
C) Tranquilizers
D) Inhalants

Question 47

Which of the following is a club drug that is used by veterinarians as an animal anesthetic?

A) GHB
B) Rohypnol
C) Ecstasy
D) Ketamine

Question 48

Methamphetamine can be refined to produce:

A) crack.
B) ecstasy.
C) speed.
D) methedrine.

Question 49

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is:

A) a disorder characterized by impulsivity, being easily distracted, and not being able to sit still.
B) treated using sedatives and other depressants.
C) treated using high doses of amphetamines.
D) all of the above

Question 50

In 2008 what percent of American high school seniors reported using ecstasy during the previous year?

A) 1
B) 4
C) 11
D) 18

Question 51

Which of the following is a depressant?

A) Ritalin
B) Inhalants
C) Marijuana
D) all of the above

Question 52

GHB and Rohypnol are types of:

A) sedatives.
B) date rape drugs.
C) club drugs.
D) all of the above

Question 53

Which type of inhalant is used mostly by adults to enhance their sexual experiences?

A) Solvents
B) Gases
C) Sulphites
D) Nitrites

Question 54

If taken in combination with alcohol,which of the following is most likely to cause coma or death?

A) Crack cocaine
B) Barbiturates
C) Methedrine
D) LSD

Question 55

Ecstasy is:

A) a stimulant.
B) derived from methamphetamine.
C) a hallucinogen.
D) all of the above

Question 56

Barbiturates have been prescribed for:

A) insomnia.
B) epilepsy.
C) anxiety.
D) all of the above

Question 57

Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders report using inhalants to get high?

A) 1
B) 4
C) 9
D) 13

Question 58

Inhalants are to __________ as ecstasy is to ____________ .

A) stimulants; depressants
B) depressants; narcotics
C) depressants; stimulants
D) narcotics; stimulants

Question 59

"Date rape drugs" are:

A) colorless, odorless, and tasteless so can be secretly put in a girl's or woman's drink so she is vulnerable to sexual assault.
B) types of narcotics.
C) chemically similar to endogenous endorphins.
D) all of the above

Question 60

Which of the following classes of drugs decreases the activity of the central nervous system?

A) Stimulants
B) Psychotropics
C) Hallucinogens
D) Depressants

Question 61

What is the name for drugs that act on the central nervous system,change perceptions,produce visual images,and alter one's state of consciousness?

A) Depressants
B) Stimulants
C) Hallucinogens
D) all of the above

Question 62

Johnna is using the most widely used hallucinogen in the U.S.She's using:

A) LSD.
B) marijuana.
C) psilocybin.
D) mescaline.

Question 63

Which of the following is the correct descending order for American adolescents' frequency of drug use?

A) Alcohol, marijuana, tobacco
B) Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana
C) Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana
D) Tobacco, marijuana, alcohol

Question 64

The hippocampus is a part of the brain responsible for:

A) decision making and planning.
B) inhibiting behaviors.
C) hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior.
D) learning, memory, and motivation.

Question 65

Which is the most potent hallucinogen?

A) LSD
B) Marijuana
C) Psilocybin
D) Mescaline

Question 66

All of the following are hallucinogens EXCEPT:

A) LSD.
B) mescaline.
C) peyote.
D) Quaaludes.

Question 67

In the U.S.,the most widely used illegal substance is:

A) cocaine.
B) heroin.
C) marijuana.
D) methamphetamine.

Question 68

Approximately what number of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.

A) 94 million
B) 62 million
C) 38 million
D) 4 million

Question 69

Marijuana impairs the function of which brain area?

A) Hippocampus
B) Amygdala
C) Pituitary gland
D) Hypothalamus

Question 70

Heroin is to ___________ as GHB is to ____________ .

A) stimulants; depressants
B) depressants; narcotics
C) depressants; stimulants
D) narcotics; depressants

Question 71

The most widely used hallucinogen is:

A) LSD.
B) marijuana.
C) psilocybin.
D) mescaline.

Question 72

Which of the following drugs is derived from a plant or fungus?

A) LSD
B) Psilocybin
C) Mescaline
D) all of the above

Question 73

Marijuana produces all of the following effects EXCEPT:

A) altered sense of time and space.
B) impaired hearing.
C) impaired vision.
D) slowed reaction time.

Question 74

Which is NOT a harmful effect of heavy marijuana use?

A) Increased risk of heart attack
B) Memory loss
C) Lung damage
D) Tumor development on the hippocampus

Question 75

LSD is:

A) slow-acting and long-lasting.
B) fast-acting and long-lasting.
C) fast-acting and short-lasting.
D) slow-acting and short-lasting.

Question 76

In ordinary marijuana users,who ingest small and weak amounts of the drug,which of the following is TRUE?

A) Tolerance occurs.
B) Physical addiction occurs.
C) Withdrawal symptoms occur.
D) all of the above

Question 77

Which of the following statements about age differences in drug use is TRUE?

A) American college students are more likely than high school students to drink alcohol.
B) American college students are more likely than high school students to smoke cigarettes.
C) American college students are more likely than high school students to use illegal drugs.
D) all of the above

Question 78

The principle active ingredient in cannabis is:

A) THC.
B) GHB.
C) PCP.
D) ADH.

Question 79

The vast majority of adolescents use drugs for the first time because of:

A) peer pressure.
B) curiosity.
C) a desire for excitement.
D) the need to relieve tension.

Question 80

Which of the following statements about gender differences in American adolescents' drug use is TRUE?

A) Eighth-grade girls are less likely than eighth-grade boys to drink heavily.
B) Eighth-grade girls are more likely than eighth-grade boys to smoke cigarettes.
C) Eighth-grade boys are equally likely as eighth-grade girls to use illegal drugs.
D) all of the above