Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 12-14
Chapters 15-17
100
Drugs are chemical substances that cause _______________ and _________________changes in the mind and body?
physiological and psychological
100
What are two purposes or disorders amphetamines are used for? (licit and/or illicit)

ADHD

narcolepsy

weight loss

energy

100
What is spice and how is it dangerous?
synthetic marijuana which can cause kidney failure
100
True or False: it is the FDA's responsibility to assess if dietary supplements are effective.
False, just to see if they're safe
100
What does resiliency mean in terms of prevention of drug use?
One's ability to cope with life stressors
200
Binge drinking is defined as ____________drinks for men and ___________drinks for women within a two hour period at least once per month.
5 for men and 4 for women
200
What are two withdrawal symptoms from heroin use?
Symptoms include cravings, release histamine (making itchy feeling skin), vomiting, constipation, pupillary constriction, severe weight loss, depression of breathing, blood pressure, and immune system
200
What is the gateway hypothesis of drug use?
certain drugs cause people to want to use heavier more dangerous drugs (e.g. marijuana leading to heroin use)
200
Once patented, drug companies have ____________years to have solitary ownership of their drug.
20 years
200
What are drugs called that treat mental health disorders?
psychotropic
300
What drug use is most reported in ER visits?

a. illicit drugs only

b. medications only

c. alcohol with medications

d. polydrug use

300
What are two acute effects of taking LSD?
seeing images with eyes closed, perception of multilevel reality, altered perception of time, synesthesia, separation of mind and body
300
What are two possible chronic effects of marijuana use?
toxicity due to inhalation of tars and smoke, permanent memory loss and concentration issues with heavy use over long periods, feeling of apathy
300
Anabolic steroids produce two effects: _______________and _________________.
androgenic and anabolic (male hormone and muscle enhancing)
300
What are two components of Life-Skills Training, a drug prevention program?
social skills building, cognitive, decision-making, stress-reduction
400
What is the difference between drug tolerance and drug dependence?
Drug tolerance is needing more of a drug to have the same effect whereas drug dependence is a physical and/or psychological need to take a drug and involves withdrawal symptoms
400
Name at least one disorder hallucinogens are being studied to treat?
depression, anxiety
400
What are three possible acute effects of alcohol consumption
slurred speech, inability to walk or balance, blackout, impaired driving, anger/violence
400
Benzodiazepines target _____________, a neurotransmitters, which benzodiazepines specifically relieves_______________.
GABA, anxiety
400
What do SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) do in regards for alleviating depression (i.e. how do they work in the brain)?
target serotonin receptor sites and block them as to prevent reuptake
500
The central nervous system contains the ___________and __________whereas the peripheral nervous system contains _____________and _____________.

CNS=brain and spinal cord

PNS=autonomic and somatic

500
What are three chronic effects of cocaine use?

Dilated (enlarged) pupils

Increased heart rate

Increased irritability

Paranoia

Sneezing and irritability in the nose (if cocaine has been snorted)

Feelings of depression

Insomnia

Decreased appetite and significant weight loss

500
What are two risk factors in developing alcoholism?
Being a child of someone with alcoholism (COA), genetics (e.g. parent had alcoholism), low response to alcohol
500
Why are the combination of barbiturate use and alcohol use dangerous?
both are depressants which slow heart rate and breathing
500

Which stage of rehabilitation would Kiley be in if she graduated from a drug rehabilitation center and remained drug free for 6 months?

pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenace

maintenance
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