Question 1

The association among drug use, race, and poverty has been linked to the high level of _____ and _____ found in lower socioeconomic areas.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The 2009 Monitoring the Future survey indicates that _____.

Accepted Answer

The 2009 Monitoring the Future survey indicates that drug use among American adolescents continues to decline.

Question 3

Which substance stimulates the cerebral sensory centers to produce visual hallucinations, intensify hearing, and increase sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a hallucinogenic drug that can cause visual hallucinations, intensified hearing, and increased sensitivity. It affects the cerebral sensory centers, leading to sensory alterations and changes in perception.

Question 4

According to the text, _____ produces short-term euphoria followed by a period of disorientation, slurred speech, and drowsiness.

Accepted Answer

Inhalants produce short-term euphoria followed by a period of disorientation, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Barbiturates can also produce these effects, but they are not specifically mentioned in the text. Anesthetic drugs and hallucinogens produce different types of effects.

Question 5

_____ is the most widely abused anesthetic drug.

Accepted Answer

Phencyclidine (PCP) is considered the most widely abused anesthetic drug, also known as "angel dust". It has potent hallucinogenic effects and can cause severe psychological and physical effects when taken in high doses. THC is the psychoactive substance found in marijuana, poppers contain amyl nitrite which is a street drug often used for enhancing sexual experiences, and LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that alters the perception of reality. While all these drugs have potential for abuse, PCP is known to be a highly addictive drug that is associated with significant health risks.

Question 6

It is generally believed that most drug users start at a young age using _____ as a gateway drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is generally believed that most drug...

Question 7

What are the results of ingesting heroin?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is an opioid that typically causes relief from fear and apprehension, and can elevate the spirits, leading to a sense of euphoria and relaxation.

Question 8

James Inciardi and associates found that approximately _____ percent of youths who dealt crack were daily users.

Accepted Answer

The answer of James Inciardi and associates found that approximately...

Question 9

_____ is defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks on the same occasion on at least five different days in the past 30 days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is defined as having five or...

Question 10

The National Institute of Justice's ADAM Program reports that with the exception of _____, male detainees were more likely to test positive for the use of any drug than were female detainees.

Accepted Answer

The ADAM Program data indicates that female detainees are more likely to test positive for methamphetamines compared to male detainees, which is an exception to the general trend of higher drug use among male detainees.

Question 11

Heroin is produced from _____.

Accepted Answer

Heroin is produced from opium poppy flowers, through a complex chemical process.

Question 12

Passed in 2009 in Missouri, legislation known as _____ represents one way to help reduce the dangers presented by drugs to children in the home.

Accepted Answer

Hope's Law was passed in Missouri in 2009 as a way to reduce the dangers presented by drugs to children in the home.

Question 13

When first isolated in 1860, _____ became a staple of patent medicines.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine was first isolated in 1860 and became widely used in patent medicines and tonics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Question 14

Enacted in 1992, the _____ Amendment requires states to enact and enforce laws restricting the sale of tobacco products to youths under the age of 18.

Accepted Answer

The Synar Amendment, enacted in 1992, requires states to enact and enforce laws that restrict the sale of tobacco products to youths under the age of 18. Franklin and Tesla are not related to tobacco regulation, and while the FDA does play a role in regulating tobacco products, it is not specifically linked to the Synar Amendment.

Question 15

_____ therapy addresses a variety of family, peer, and psychological problems by focusing on problem solving and communication skills training.

Accepted Answer

Multisystemic therapy is designed to address various problems within the context of family, peer, and psychological issues by emphasizing the development of problem-solving and communication skills.

Question 16

Approximately how many alcohol-related deaths occur each year?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 100,000 alcohol-related deaths occur each year in the United States. These deaths can be attributed to a variety of alcohol-related causes, including liver disease, alcohol poisoning, and drunk driving accidents.

Question 17

By the 12ᵗʰ grade, _____ percent of American youth report that they have "been drunk".

Accepted Answer

According to the Monitoring the Future Study conducted in 2019, 57% of 12ᵗʰ grade students in the US reported that they have been drunk at least once in their lifetime.

Question 18

The most recent NSDUH results show that _____ use is more common among male youths compared to their female counterparts.

Accepted Answer

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) results from 2019 show that marijuana use is more common among male youths compared to females. In the age group of 12 to 17 years, 12.1% of males reported past-month marijuana use, whereas only 7.5% of females reported the same. This gender gap in marijuana use persists across all age groups in NSDUH data.

Question 19

What is the main active ingredient in marijuana and hashish?

Accepted Answer

The main active ingredient in marijuana and hashish is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Question 20

It is estimated that Latin American countries, including Mexico, now supply upwards of _____ percent of the heroin consumed in the US.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Latin American countries, including Mexico, now supply about 80% of the heroin consumed in the US.

Quiz 11: Drug Use and Delinquency

The association among drug use, race, and poverty has been linked to the high level of _ and _ found in lower socioeconomic areas.