Question 1

Drugs that cause the user to have hallucinations (e.g. ,LSD)are referred to as&#10;A)designer drugs.&#10;B)hallucinogens.&#10;C)stimulants.&#10;D)depressants.

Accepted Answer

The term "hallucinogens" specifically refers to drugs that produce hallucinations as a primary effect. LSD is a well-known example of a hallucinogen. Designer drugs are substances synthesized to mimic the effects of known drugs, but are often more dangerous and less well-understood. Stimulants increase alertness and energy levels, while depressants slow down bodily systems and can induce feelings of relaxation or drowsiness.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT classified as a &#34;designer drug?&#34;&#10;A)rohypnol&#10;B)ketamine&#10;C)ecstasy&#10;D)meth (&#34;ice&#34;)

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine ("ice") is not classified as a designer drug. Designer drugs are synthetic substances that are designed to mimic the effects of traditional illicit drugs like cocaine or ecstasy. Methamphetamine, while a dangerous and highly addictive drug, is not a designer drug in the classic sense.

Question 3

All of the following are categories of inhalants except&#10;A)solvents.&#10;B)aerosols.&#10;C)nitrates.&#10;D)opiates.

Accepted Answer

The category of inhalants does not include opiates. The other options, solvents, aerosols, and nitrates, are all categories of inhalants.

Question 4

Approximately what percent of college students have used illegal drugs in the past year?&#10;A)5%&#10;B)15%&#10;C)35%&#10;D)50%

Accepted Answer

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 35% of college students reported using illicit drugs in the past year. This includes marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, and other illegal substances.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT classified as a narcotic?&#10;A)codeine&#10;B)heroin&#10;C)marijuana&#10;D)morphine

Accepted Answer

Narcotics are drugs that are used to relieve pain and induce sleep. Codeine, heroin, and morphine are all classified as narcotics, but marijuana is not. While marijuana can have some pain-relieving effects, it is not typically used for this purpose and is not classified as a narcotic.

Question 6

The term &#34;substance use disorder&#34; refers to using&#10;A)drugs to an extent that they lead to an impairment of function.&#10;B)drugs with harmful effects.&#10;C)illegal drugs.&#10;D)narcotic drugs.

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorder is a broad term that refers to the excessive use of a drug or substance that leads to significant impairment in daily functioning, including work, school, and personal relationships. It encompasses all types of drugs, including legal and illegal substances. The harmful effects and narcotic drugs are not the defining factors of a substance use disorder.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the concept of &#34;generational forgetting?&#34;&#10;A)memory problems later in life from early drug use&#10;B)reduced awareness of risks for certain drugs&#10;C)dulled sense of time&#10;D)belief that current generation has more problems

Accepted Answer

Generational forgetting refers to a phenomenon where younger generations are less aware of the risks associated with certain drugs or past experiences. This can lead to increased use and potential harm.

Question 8

Which is the most commonly used illegal drug?&#10;A)cocaine&#10;B)marijuana&#10;C)opium&#10;D)heroin

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug worldwide.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most widely used drug among young people?&#10;A)marijuana&#10;B)Oxycontin&#10;C)heroin&#10;D)Vicodin

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is the most widely used drug among young people according to various surveys and research studies. It is easily accessible, relatively inexpensive, and has gained greater social acceptance in recent years. The other options listed (Oxycontin, heroin, and Vicodin) are prescription opioids and highly addictive drugs that are not as commonly used among young people.

Question 10

Which of the following factors is NOT likely to make someone use or abuse drugs?&#10;A)ease of access&#10;B)method of usage&#10;C)knowledge about drug effects&#10;D)genetic sensitivity

Accepted Answer

Knowledge about drug effects often leads to a better understanding of the risks associated with drug use, potentially deterring use or abuse. The other options (ease of access, method of usage, and genetic sensitivity) are factors that can contribute to the likelihood of someone using or abusing drugs.

Question 11

Rohypnol is often referred to as a&#10;A)safe recreational drug.&#10;B)date rape drug.&#10;C)gateway drug.&#10;D)inhalant drug.

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Question 12

What is another name for the drug with the street name &#34;ice?&#34;&#10;A)cocaine&#10;B)crystal methamphetamine&#10;C)phencyclinidine&#10;D)ecstacy

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Question 13

When the joint action of two drugs greatly increases the physiological response to a drug-above what would normally occur if each drug was taken separately-this is known as&#10;A)addiction.&#10;B)tolerance.&#10;C)a synergistic effect.&#10;D)an antagonistic effect.

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Question 14

Methadone has been used to treat people dependent on which drug?&#10;A)heroin&#10;B)cocaine&#10;C)marijuana&#10;D)speed

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Question 15

It is easier to become addicted to methamphetamine when it is&#10;A)inhaled.&#10;B)injected.&#10;C)smoked.&#10;D)swalloweD.

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Question 16

Which painkiller receives a lot of attention because of its misuse and is also known as &#34;hillbilly heroin?&#34;&#10;A)Oxycotin&#10;B)Vidodin&#10;C)Percocet&#10;D)Methadone

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Question 17

According to a recent study,use of marijuana increased the risk of experiencing&#10;A)generalized anxiety disorder.&#10;B)panic attacks.&#10;C)phobias.&#10;D)schizophrenia.

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of drug use during pregnancy?&#10;A)increased weight and length of babies&#10;B)increased risk of miscarriage&#10;C)increased risk of fetal stroke&#10;D)increased risk of sudden infant death

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Question 19

Alcohol belongs to which classification of drug?&#10;A)stimulant&#10;B)depressant&#10;C)hallucinogen&#10;D)narcotic

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Question 20

Which of the following is NOT classified as a stimulant?&#10;A)Ritalin&#10;B)methamphetamine&#10;C)cocaine&#10;D)alcohol

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Question 21

What two categories were used to describe the effects of different classes of drugs in the tables throughout this Concept?&#10;A)personal and social&#10;B)physiological and psychological&#10;C)psychological and social&#10;D)behavioral and physical&#10;E)physical and emotional

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Deck 21: The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs