Question 1

________ is defined as a method of preparing cocaine as a chemical substance so that it can be smoked.&#10;A) Freebase&#10;B) Coca paste&#10;C) Protonation&#10;D) Acetylation

Accepted Answer

Freebase cocaine is a method of processing cocaine that removes the hydrochloride additive from the powder form of cocaine, making it possible to vaporize the cocaine at a lower temperature so that it can be smoked.

Question 2

In 1935, the wake-promoting effect of amphetamine led to testing it for the treatment of ________, which is defined as a condition in which the individual spontaneously falls asleep as many as 50 times a day.

A) insomnia
B) sleep paralysis
C) cataplexy
D) narcolepsy

narcolepsy

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, making it the condition for which the wake-promoting effect of amphetamine was tested in 1935.

Question 3

________ is probably the most widely used treatment for cocaine and amphetamine use disorders.&#10;A) Functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP)&#10;B) Attachment therapy&#10;C) Schema therapy&#10;D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely used and evidence-supported treatment for managing and treating cocaine and amphetamine use disorders. It helps individuals understand the behaviors and thought patterns that lead to drug use and develop strategies to cope with cravings and avoid situations that may lead to drug use.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of contingency management as an approach for treating stimulant use disorders?&#10;A) It uses cognitive therapy techniques with behavioral-skills training.&#10;B) It teaches individuals to identify and change behaviors that may lead to continued drug use, such as going out to previous drug-using locations.&#10;C) It provides rewards to the individual for meeting specific goals such as abstaining from drug use.&#10;D) It focuses on helping individuals accept the need for change as a result of drug use that has become disruptive.

Accepted Answer

Contingency management is a behavioral therapy approach that provides tangible rewards for meeting specific goals, such as maintaining sobriety or attending therapy sessions, to encourage positive behavior change, including in the context of treating stimulant use disorders.

Question 5

________ is often used in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or contingency management for treating stimulant use disorders.&#10;A) Acceptance and commitment therapy&#10;B) Daseinsanalysis&#10;C) Psychodynamic psychotherapy&#10;D) Motivational enhancement

Accepted Answer

Motivational enhancement therapy is often used alongside cognitive-behavioral therapy or contingency management to help individuals with stimulant use disorders by increasing their motivation to change their behavior.

Question 6

Drug effects are more intense following intravenous injection and inhalation compared with oral or intranasal administration.

Accepted Answer

Intravenous injection and inhalation allow drugs to reach the bloodstream and brain more quickly than oral or intranasal routes, leading to more intense and rapid effects.

Question 7

Amphetamines decrease the activity of monoamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) in the human body.

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines increase the activity of monoamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) in the human body by promoting their release and inhibiting their reuptake.

Question 8

Discuss the approach of motivational enhancement as a behavioral treatment for stimulant use disorders.

Accepted Answer

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