Question 1

Amphetamines appear to act on the __________ (part of the brain) to suppress the appetite.

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Question 2

One of the many street names for __________ is "poor man's cocaine."

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Question 3

Methamphetamine accelerates the body's __________.

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Question 4

Packets of "methamphetamine" are branded with names such as "Aura," "Ivory Wave", "Russian River," "Xtreme," and "Goodfellas."

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The names "Aura," "Ivory Wave," "Russian River," "Xtreme," and "Goodfellas" are more commonly associated with synthetic cathinones (also known as "bath salts"), not methamphetamine.

Question 5

Explain the use and dangers of crack.

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Question 6

About 440,000 people die annually in the United States from the deadly effects of tobacco smoke.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. This is about one in five deaths annually, or 1,300 deaths every day.

Question 7

Discuss the medical uses of amphetamines.

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Question 8

The herbal stimulant __________ is also known by its Chinese name ma huang .

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Question 9

Discuss the dangers of nicotine use.

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Question 10

The text refers to __________ as "the drug abuser's answer to fast food."

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Question 11

In children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), __________ produce a calming effect, and tolerance does not develop.

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Question 12

_____________ constitutes the first psychoactive drug experience of many young American abusers, who try it even before alcohol and marijuana.

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Question 13

In contrast to cocaine and amphetamine, nicotine can also exert a __________ effect, depending on the dosage and the smoker's nervous system arousal.

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Question 14

__________ is a purified form of methamphetamine that is frequently sold as large crystals (rocks) that are smoked.

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Question 15

Genetics seem to play a role in the predisposition to nicotine dependence.

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Studies have shown that genetics can influence an individual's susceptibility to nicotine dependence, with certain genetic factors increasing the likelihood of addiction.

Question 16

Talcum powder and borax are two of many substances used to "cut" __________.

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Question 17

In laboratory experiments, a single exposure to methamphetamine at high doses or prolonged use at low doses destroyed up to 50 percent of the brain cells that use dopamine.

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Methamphetamine is neurotoxic and can cause significant damage to dopamine neurons in the brain. Studies have shown that high doses or prolonged use can lead to substantial loss of dopamine-producing cells, with some experiments indicating up to 50 percent cell loss.

Question 18

There is no evidence that caffeine in small doses is unsafe for children.

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Research indicates that small doses of caffeine are generally considered safe for children, though excessive consumption can lead to negative health effects.

Question 19

Explain the neurological effects of stimulant use.

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Question 20

Explain the physiological effects of cocaine use.

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Quiz 4: Stimulants