Question 1

Which of the following drugs became a rage in the 80s and was initially thought to produce only psychological dependence?&#10;A) Marijuana&#10;B) PCP&#10;C) Heroin&#10;D) Cocaine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine became extremely popular in the 1980s and was initially believed to lead to only psychological dependence, not physical dependence, which contributed to its widespread use during that time.

Question 2

The single most significant change in recent drug history is the legalization of ________________ for its medical usage.&#10;A) Ecstasy&#10;B) LSD&#10;C) Marijuana&#10;D) Oxycontin

Accepted Answer

Marijuana has seen the most significant change in recent drug history due to its legalization for medical use in many jurisdictions around the world.

Question 3

Methamphetamine users have all the following characteristics EXCEPT&#10;A) Sudden and violent behavior&#10;B) Compulsive cleaning and grooming&#10;C) Chronic overeating&#10;D) Paranoia

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine use typically leads to decreased appetite and weight loss, not chronic overeating.

Question 4

When an individual requires increasingly larger doses of a drug to achieve the same desired effect, it is known as ____________.&#10;A) Withdrawal&#10;B) Psychological dependence&#10;C) Tolerance&#10;D) Physical dependence

Accepted Answer

Tolerance occurs when an individual needs to consume larger amounts of a drug over time to achieve the same effects that were initially experienced with smaller doses.

Question 5

Which of the following characteristics accurately describes Dr. Daid Smith's definition of addiction?&#10;A) Loss of control&#10;B) Continued us despite significant adverse consequences&#10;C) Compulsion and obsession&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Dr. David Smith's definition of addiction encompasses all of these characteristics: loss of control, continued use despite significant adverse consequences, and compulsion and obsession.

Question 6

__________________ refers to an individual's state of mind at the time of drug use.&#10;A) Set&#10;B) Control&#10;C) Compulsion&#10;D) Setting

Accepted Answer

"Set" refers to the mindset or psychological state of an individual at the time of drug use, influencing their experience.

Question 7

Identify a true statement about psychoactive drugs.&#10;A) They hardly affect brain functions&#10;B) They affect mood and behavior&#10;C) They are primarily in the form of vitamins and antibiotics&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs are known to affect the brain's chemistry, which in turn can alter mood, perception, consciousness, and behavior.

Question 8

Natural opioids include&#10;A) Heroin, marijuana and demerol&#10;B) Morphine, codeine and opium&#10;C) Heroin, opium and cocaine&#10;D) Morphine, naltrexone and heroin

Accepted Answer

Natural opioids are substances derived directly from the opium poppy plant, and include morphine, codeine, and opium. Heroin, although derived from morphine, is synthesized and therefore not considered a natural opioid. Naltrexone is a synthetic opioid antagonist, and cocaine and marijuana are not opioids.

Question 9

Identify a true statement about alcohol.&#10;A) It is the lease used drug&#10;B) It is a toxic drug with irritating as well as sedative properties&#10;C) It is an extremely powerful central nervous stimulant&#10;D) It is prescribed for the treatment of asthma, premenstrual tension and tetanus

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is known for its toxic effects on the body, including irritation of the digestive system and sedative effects on the central nervous system, rather than being a stimulant or widely prescribed for medical conditions like asthma, premenstrual tension, or tetanus.

Question 10

Identify a true statement about tobacco.&#10;A) Tobacco is the least abused drug.&#10;B) The use of tobacco is the single leading cause of preventable death in the USA.&#10;C) The use of tobacco by the general public has seen a rapid increase in recent years.&#10;D) Tobacco is the most powerful central nervous system depressant.

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use is indeed the single leading cause of preventable death in the USA, contributing to a significant number of deaths from lung cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses.

Question 11

Sigmund Freud recommended cocaine for the treatment of ___________.&#10;A) Nervous anxiety&#10;B) Arthritis&#10;C) Cancer&#10;D) Bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sigmund Freud recommended cocaine for the treatment...

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the reasons proposed for cocaine being among the most addictive of drugs today?&#10;A) Consumption of cocaine aids in the cure of cardiovascular disease among the elderly.&#10;B) The intense high generated by the drug contributes to the binge patterns of cocaine use.&#10;C) Users believe that freebase cocaine is the only drug that blocks dopamine neurotransmitters from reuptake.&#10;D) None of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 13

Which of the following is true of freebase cocaine?&#10;A) It is cocaine without its hydrochloride component&#10;B) It is primarily composed of cocaine hydrochloride&#10;C) It is a non-smokable form of cocaine&#10;D) None of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Deck 3: Drug-Specific Information: Drugs on the Street Where You Live