Opioids
Depressants
Stimulants
Treatment
Facts
100

Opioids cause a rush of this neurotransmitter 

Dopamine

100

Which type of alcohol is the one that is consumed? 

A. Methanol

B. Ethanol 

C. Isopropyl

D. Propylene Glycol

B. Ethanol

100

This drug got it's name from the sound it makes when smoked 

Crack cocaine 

100

The acronym PAWS,in relation to treatment for addiction, stands for which of the following?

  • Partially abnormal withdrawal symptoms
  • Particularly annoying widespread symptoms
  • Preliminary adverse warning signs
  • Post acute withdrawal syndrome
  • Post acute withdrawal syndrome
100

Of the following, which drug, once addicted to {it;} is the hardest to withdraw from?

  • heroin
  • cocaine
  • marijuana
  • valium

Valium

200

First opioid that was used?

A. Morphine

B. Opium

C. Fentanyl

D. Heroin

Opium

200

What is the active chemical in Marijuana? 

Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, mimics anandamides. Anandamines stop the inhibition of dopamine. This process causes movement to slow down, calmness and a "high" sensation.

200

 Which of the following affects dopamine transporters?

  • LSD
  • Ecstasy
  • Heroin
  • Cocaine

Cocaine

200

Which of these terms best describes the overall educational and therapeutic process which attempts to lead one to a life free from addiction and drug abuse?

  • Detoxification (Detox)
  • Intervention
  • Cleansing
  • Rehabilitation ( Rehab)

Rehab

200

Which of the following does not affect dopamine?

LSD

300

A substance invented by the Bayer Company in Germany in the late 1800's and thought to be a cure for morphine addiction.

A. Aspirin 

B. Cocaine 

C. LSD 

D. Heroin

D. Heroin

300

 Alcohol produces a lot of its effects by acting (and not acting) upon a specific receptor in the CNS (central nervous system). Which one?

GABA receptor

300

This was used in the 1950s as a diet pill and an antidepressant 

Methamphetamine

300

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, before a person can focus on an effective treatment plan it is vital that which of the following occur?

  • Payment for treatment be made in full
  • The person have at least 7 nights of sound, uninterrupted sleep
  • The person must "have it out" with their family to resolve all areas of tension
  • Detoxification

Detoxification

300

The number one cause of death for those under 50 

Overdose 

400

Diacetylmorphine is more commonly called:

  • morphine
  • valium
  • dilaudid
  • heroin
  • heroin
400

One of the most severe psychological side effects of alcoholism is caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain. What is it called?

Korsakoff's psychosis

400

This substance when mixed with alcohol creates a new substance which is toxic on the heart, liver, and other organs

Cocaine 

400

Lat level of treatment 

Outpatient

400

Though withdrawing from all drugs is extremely painful and sickening, for someone addicted to these substance withdrawals could cause death.

Alcohol and benzodiazepines

500

What receptor does heroin bind to in the brain? 

A. Kappa 

B. Delta 

C. Mu 

D. Niciceptin

Mu


When MORs are activated in the reward center of the brain, they stimulate the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, causing a reinforcement of drug taking behavior.

500

Long-term Benzodiazepine use increases risk for what disease?

Alzheimer's

500

This substance floods receptors with dopamine as well as affects serotonin and norepinephrine levels 

methamphetamine

500

This therapy works by working on changing the thought process and behaviors. 

CBT

500

A normal brain releases between 40-100 nM. How much dopamine does Methamphetamine release? 

A. 300 nM 

B. 500 nM 

C. 120nM 

D.  >1000 nM

D. 

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