Deck 12: Avoiding Addictions

Question 1

Individuals in 12-step programs for recovery from addiction often speak of the importance of reconnecting with their higher power.This illustrates the effects of addiction on the ____ dimension of health.

A)spiritual
B)psychological
C)social
D)intellectual

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Methamphetamine labs contain toxic chemicals and have a high risk of explosion and fire.This demonstrates the effect of drugs on the _____ dimension of health.

A)environmental
B)psychological
C)social
D)intellectual

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Approximately _______ percent of adults in the United States are pathological gamblers.

A)1 to 3
B)5 to 7
C)9 to 11
D)13 to 15

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a risk factor for problem gambling in persons 16 to 25 years of age?

A)gambling in groups
B)being female
C)gambling at an early age
D)being in a higher socioeconomic class

Question 5

A recent survey by the American College Health Association revealed that approximately ____ of college students have never used marijuana.

A)one-fourth
B)one-third
C)one-half
D)two-thirds

Question 6

The dosage level at which a drug becomes poisonous to the body, causing either temporary or permanent damage, is called its:

A)tolerance level
B)set point
C)potentiating level
D)toxicity

Question 7

An estimated _____ percent of individuals with gambling disorder also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20

Question 8

The brain's "reward center" responds to both pleasurable and exciting experiences, such as eating chocolate or bungee-jumping, by producing ____, a "feel good" chemical in the brain.

A)dopamine
B)endorphins
C)ketamine
D)serotonin

Question 9

Which route of administration gets drugs into the bloodstream the fastest?

A)oral dosage
B)intravenous injection
C)intramuscular injection
D)subcutaneous injection

Question 10

What proportion of students who use illegal drugs were introduced to the drugs by friends?

A)1 in 10
B)4 in 10
C)7 in 10
D)more than 9 in 10

Question 11

The most commonly used illicit drug on campus is _____.

A)marijuana
B)methamphetamine
C)Ecstasy
D)crack

Question 12

Individuals who begin abusing drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine as young adults and continue to do so in middle age have ____ times the risk of early death.

A)two
B)three
C)five
D)seven

Question 13

While visiting his family over the holidays, Brandon stole his grandmother's pain medications and used them himself. This illustrates drug _____.

A)misuse
B)abuse
C)dependence
D)diversion

Question 14

The primary relationship of drug addicts is with their drug(s) of choice. This best illustrates the ____ dimension of health.

A)spiritual
B)psychological
C)social
D)environmental

Question 15

What is the most common method of taking drugs?

A)inhaling
B)subcutaneous injection
C)orally
D)intravenous injection

Question 16

Drugs that act throughout a body system act:

A)locally
B)generally
C)selectively
D)cumulatively

Question 17

Drug _____ is a pattern of substance use resulting in negative consequences or impairment.

A)misuse
B)abuse
C)dependence
D)diversion

Question 18

The most commonly abused drugs on campus are _____.

A)prescription drugs
B)amphetamines
C)designer drugs
D)cocaine-based drugs

Question 19

When a drug has a greater effect on one specific organ, it is acting:

A)locally
B)generally
C)selectively
D)cumulatively

Question 20

In the ____ phase, gamblers desperately try to stay afloat in a game even though they realize they can't win.

A)winning
B)loosing
C)giving-up
D)desperation

Question 21

Withdrawal refers to:

A)developing symptoms that cause psychological and physiological distress when an individual reduces or stops drug use
B)maladaptive behavioral, psychological, and physiologic changes that occur as a result of substance use
C)strong craving for a drug because it produces pleasurable feelings or relieves stress and anxiety
D)needing larger and larger doses to achieve intoxication or another desired effect

Question 22

Which of the following is true of caffeinated energy drinks?

A)They may contain herbs that enhance the effects of caffeine.
B)They are no longer popular on campuses.
C)They really contain about the same amount of caffeine as do soft drinks.
D)They are tightly regulated by the FDA.

Question 23

Chewing ____ alleviates fatigue and decreases appetite, but increases risk of death in those with heart disease.

A)khat
B)salvia
C)cathinone
D)skunk

Question 24

A synergistic drug interaction refers to:

A)one drug increasing the effect of another drug
B)the effect being equal to the sum of the effects of different drugs used in the entire body
C)the general action in the body
D)the effect of two drugs taken together being greater than if taken separately

Question 25

Students who ____ are more likely to abuse prescription painkillers.

A)have higher GPAs
B)are enrolled at more competitive schools
C)live in dorms
D)are close to graduating

Question 26

How long does marijuana remain in the body's fat cells after its use?

A)8 hours
B)24 hours
C)50 hours
D)120 hours

Question 27

Karolyn is addicted to alcohol and also has major depression.She would be classified as having a ____ diagnosis.

A)dual
B)opposing
C)dependency
D)pathological

Question 28

Sulema decides to avoid the side effects of the medication she takes to control her bipolar disorder by not taking it as prescribed.This illustrates _____.

A)abuse
B)nonadherence
C)dependence
D)diversion

Question 29

Individuals who abuse non-narcotic cough syrup typically do so because of the _____ in it.

A)ibuprofen
B)phenolphthalein
C)dextromethorphan
D)diphenhydramine

Question 30

What is meant by the term psychoactive?

A)addictive
B)mind-affecting
C)inhibiting
D)illegal

Question 31

Justin is abusing several drugs.What is this behavior called?

A)tolerance
B)polyabuse
C)withdrawal
D)intoxication

Question 32

The most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is:

A)caffeine
B)nicotine
C)alcohol
D)cocaine

Question 33

Which of the following is most likely to kill young, healthy people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not known to be regular drug users?

A)Ecstasy
B)Spice
C)Special K
D)GHB

Question 34

Which of the following can interact with medications and cause excessive bleeding?

A)laxatives
B)gingko biloba
C)OTC sleeping pills
D)cough syrups

Question 35

Which brain chemical is most associated with addiction?

A)histamine
B)synthroid
C)dopamine
D)lanoxin

Question 36

____ is the emotional attachment to a drug.

A)Intoxication
B)Physical dependence
C)Polyabuse
D)Psychological dependence

Question 37

The most widely used illegal drug is:

A)cocaine
B)marijuana
C)LSD
D)PCP

Question 38

Bath salts contain synthetic:

A)ketamine
B)salvia
C)cathinone
D)skunk

Question 39

What percentage of young adults have engaged in drugged driving?

A)9
B)11
C)13
D)15

Question 40

What are the most widely abused prescription drugs on campus?

A)stimulants
B)antianxiety medications
C)pain medications
D)anticonvulsants

Question 41

America's leading drug problem, used regularly by an estimated 1.5 million and with estimated economic costs of $23.4 billion per year, is considered to be ____________________.

Question 42

The compulsive use of a chemical substance, characterized by loss of control and continued use despite negative consequences, is called ____________________.

Question 43

____________________ on a drug can occur when an individual develops tolerance to its effects.

Question 44

Which step is the most difficult for an addict to take?

A)facing family and friends
B)admitting to being an addict
C)getting through withdrawal
D)finding a job once they are clean

Question 45

____________________ is the development of symptoms that cause psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.

Question 46

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of drug abuse treatment?

A)Drug abuse is a behavioral disorder that must be treated with behavioral methods.
B)Medically assisted detoxification should be the final stage of treatment.
C)Treatment must be voluntary to be effective.
D)Effective treatment must address the drug abuse and any associated social and legal problems.

Question 47

Withdrawal from cocaine often includes:

A)depression
B)decreased appetite
C)hypersexuality
D)seizures

Question 48

____________________ refers to improperly taking prescription drugs.

Question 49

A(n) ____________________ is any substance other than food that affects bodily functions and structures when taken into the body.

Question 50

A synthetic form of opium manufactured in a chemical laboratory is

A)morphine
B)codeine
C)methadone
D)narcotic

Question 51

A common term for chugging cough syrup is ____________________.

Question 52

____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.

Question 53

The chemical name for a drug is known as the ____________________.

Question 54

Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to ____________________ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.

Question 55

The drugs that most often provoke allergic responses are ____________________.

Question 56

MDMA belongs to a family of drugs called ____________________, which means "touching within."

Question 57

Smoking the fumes of the alkaloid form of cocaine is called ____________________.

Question 58

The major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is ____________________.

Question 59

The average drug abuser who enters treatment is on ____________________(#) different drugs.

Question 60

What percentage of adolescents have ever used inhalants?

A)5%
B)7%
C)9%
D)11%

Question 61

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
intravenous injection

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
active ingredient in marijuana

Question 63

Describe the drugs known as opioids.Discuss the risks associated with opioid use.

Question 64

Identify three over-the-counter medications that are often misused and discuss the effects of the misuse of each.

Question 65

When you take small or intermittent doses of a drug, you are ____________________.

Question 66

What is the most commonly used illegal drug on college campuses? Describe the negative effects of this drug.

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
PCP

Question 68

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
anesthetic used by veterinarians

Question 69

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
MDMA

Question 70

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
herb with hallucinogenic properties

Question 71

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
date rape drug

Question 72

____________________ is one of the benzodiazepines that has been used as a date rape drug.

Question 73

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
subcutaneous injection

Question 74

Discuss the harmful effects that substance abuse can have on the dimensions of health.

Question 75

Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are called ____________________.

Question 76

____________________ is an anesthetic used by veterinarians that causes hallucinations in humans.

Question 77

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
stimulant that triggers release of epinephrine

Question 78

Discuss the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse.Describe the different routes of administration of drugs and also the different types of drug interactions.

Question 79

Chemicals that produce vapors with psychoactive effects are known as inhalants or ____________________.

Question 80

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.salvia
f.angel dust
b.amphetamine
g.ketamine
c.skin-popping
h.ecstasy
d.THC
i.barbiturates
e.GHB
j.mainlining
anti-anxiety drugs