Question 1

Which term means using any illegal substance or to using a legal substance (such as a prescription drug) in a way that violates accepted medical practice?

Accepted Answer

The term "drug abuse" specifically refers to the misuse or overuse of any substance, whether legal or illegal, in a way that causes harm to the individual or others. This can include prescription drugs used in a way that goes against accepted medical practices. Codependency refers to a dysfunctional relationship where one person enables another person's addictive behavior. Recreational drug use involves using drugs for leisure or social purposes, which may or may not be done in a safe and responsible manner. Escapist drug use involves using drugs as a way to avoid or escape from problems or emotions.

Question 2

In the United States, which of the following is, by far, the single greatest preventable cause of death?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking is responsible for about one in five deaths in the United States each year, making it the single greatest preventable cause of death. Amphetamine overdose, barbiturate overdose, and heroin use are all serious health risks, but they do not come close to the toll taken by cigarette smoking.

Question 3

Amphetamines were first developed for the medical treatment of

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines were initially developed for the medical treatment of conditions including personality disorders and obesity, due to their stimulant effects on the central nervous system, which can suppress appetite and elevate mood.

Question 4

Shawna takes drugs to control her seizure disorder. This illustrates which reason for using drugs?

Accepted Answer

Shawna takes drugs for therapeutic reasons, specifically to control her seizure disorder. This is a legitimate and necessary use of medication prescribed by a healthcare professional, rather than for social conformity, spiritual/psychological reasons, or recreation.

Question 5

Beginning in the nineteenth century, doctors considered people "addicted" if they suffered physical symptoms when they stopped using particular drugs. These physical symptoms are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Physical symptoms experienced when a person stops using a particular drug are known as withdrawal symptoms. This is the classic sign of addiction according to doctors, dating back to the nineteenth century. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 6

In 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1920 and it outlawed the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors. This amendment is famously known as Prohibition and it lasted from 1920 to 1933. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 7

The most widely used drug in the United States is probably

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is found in many common beverages like coffee, tea, and soda. It is also found in some medications, like pain relievers and cold medicines. While nicotine and alcohol are also commonly used, caffeine is consumed by a larger portion of the population on a daily basis. Cocaine, on the other hand, is illegal and much less commonly used.

Question 8

The typical cocaine user is

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that cocaine use is typically associated with higher income and education levels. In fact, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, individuals earning over $50,000 per year were more likely to have used cocaine in the past month than those earning under $20,000 per year. Therefore, the best choice is B, fairly affluent.

Question 9

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are typically treated with which type of drug?

Accepted Answer

ADHD and ADD are typically treated with stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), to improve attention and decrease hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Amphetamines are a type of stimulant medication commonly used to treat ADHD and ADD. Analgesics are pain-relieving medications and are not typically used to treat ADHD or ADD. Antidepressants may be used in some cases to treat ADHD or ADD, but are not the first-line treatment and are generally considered less effective than stimulant medications.

Question 10

Jorge has a beer or a glass of wine with dinner from time to time because these drinks taste good with the food and make him feel relaxed. His behavior illustrates which reason for using drugs (in this case, alcohol)?

Accepted Answer

Jorge's behavior is driven by the recreational reason for using drugs, as he is consuming alcohol because he enjoys the taste and wants to feel relaxed while enjoying his meal.

Question 11

Which category of drug increases alertness, changing a person's mood by increasing energy?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants increase alertness and energy, and can change a person's mood. Examples of stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine.

Question 12

A drug is any chemical substance, other than food or water, that

Accepted Answer

Drugs are defined as any chemical substance, other than food or water, that affects the mind or body, influencing physiological or psychological functions.

Question 13

Which of the following substances is NOT a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant.

Question 14

Until the early 1900s, which popular new "brain tonic" included cocaine as one of its ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola was originally marketed as a "brain tonic" that included cocaine as one of its ingredients until it was removed in the early 1900s.

Question 15

In 2012, according to government surveys, about what percentage of the U.S. population aged twelve and older had used marijuana or hashish at least once in the past thirty days?

Accepted Answer

In 2012, government surveys indicated that approximately 9% of the U.S. population aged twelve and older had used marijuana or hashish at least once in the past thirty days.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to a physical or psychological craving for a drug?

Accepted Answer

Addiction refers to a physical or psychological craving for a drug. Drug abuse refers to the misuse of drugs and may or may not include addiction. Recreational drug use refers to using drugs for enjoyment or pleasure without becoming addicted. Withdrawal refers to the symptoms that occur when a drug-dependent individual stops taking the drug.

Question 17

Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) is a drug doctors prescribe to treat

Accepted Answer

Ritalin is commonly prescribed to treat hyperactivity disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a central nervous system stimulant that helps improve focus and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity in individuals with these conditions. It is not used to treat seizure conditions, chronic pain, or depression.

Question 18

In 1933, the U.S. Congress repealed the Eighteenth Amendment,

Accepted Answer

The repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment brought an end to the Prohibition of alcohol, which had been in place since 1920. The other choices are not related to the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Question 19

In 1914, U.S. Congress passed the Harrison Act, which

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Jacob has adjusted to the regular use of pain killers and needs to continue using these drugs in order to feel comfortable. Jacob's relationship with pain killers can best be described as

Accepted Answer

Jacob's need to continue using painkillers in order to feel comfortable indicates that he has developed a dependency, as his body has become reliant on the drug to function normally.

Quiz 8: Alcohol and Other Drugs