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________drugs influence a person's emotions, perceptions, and behavior.
Psychoactive
Antiarrhythmic
Interferon
Antianginal
Psychoactive
Which drug mentioned below is correctly matched with its class?
cocaine—depressant
caffeine—stimulant
marijuana—depressant
heroin—hallucinogen
caffeine—stimulant
Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?
morphine
heroin
cocaine
opioids
cocaine
Drugs called______ alter perceptions, thoughts, and feelings.
hallucinogens
depressants
narcotics
steroids
hallucinogens
Depressants are drugs that
reduce pain.
cause feelings of peace and empathy.
impede the nervous system.
cause irritability and insomnia.
impede the nervous system.
Which of the following is a psychoactive drug?
acetaminophen
tryptophan
nicotine
serotonin
nicotine
Extended use of amphetamines can result in
pinpoint pupils.
depressed levels of consciousness.
low blood pressure.
feelings of being persecuted by others.
feelings of being persecuted by others.
Drugs that increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety are called
stimulants.
depressants.
narcotics.
steroids.
narcotics.
________is the most widely used depressant in the United States.
Xanax
Alcohol
Marijuana
Valium
Alcohol
People are likely to become comatose when their blood alcohol levels reach
0.05 percent.
0.10 percent.
0.30 percent.
0.50 percent.
0.50 percent.
________drugs produce a biological or psychological dependence in the user so that withdrawal from them leads to a craving for the drug that, in some cases, may be nearly irresistible.
Antibiotic
Interferon
Addictive
Therapeutic
Addictive
Cocaine exerts its pleasurable effects on the brain by
mimicking the effects of dopamine.
blocking the release of serotonin.
blocking the reabsorption of leftover dopamine.
facilitating the release of endorphins.
blocking the reabsorption of leftover dopamine.
Unlike stimulants, depressants cause
amnesia.
feminine traits in men.
neurons to fire more slowly.
heightened sense of oneself.
neurons to fire more slowly.
When large amounts of depressants are taken,
sensitivity to faces and gestures becomes heightened.
muscle control becomes disjointed.
aesthetic responses become heightened.
a sense of euphoria and joy is induced.
muscle control becomes disjointed.
A common hallucination of insects crawling over one's body is caused by a prolonged use of
marijuana.
alcohol.
cigarettes.
cocaine.
cocaine.
Which of the following occurs in biological drug dependence?
People believe they need the drug.
People do not think they can function properly without the drug.
The body cannot function normally without the drug.
The body rejects the drug.
The body cannot function normally without the drug.
Which of the following is a narcotic?
cocaine
rohypnol
morphine
methamphetamine
morphine
As the dose of alcohol increases,
people feel emotionally more stable.
people start hallucinating.
the depressive effects become more pronounced.
the feelings of euphoria and general well-being get enhanced.
the depressive effects become more pronounced.
People with alcohol-abuse problems are characterized by which of the following?
They can be cured through hypnosis.
They become increasingly tolerant to the effects of alcohol.
They become prone to hallucinations with prolonged intake of alcohol.
They have an enhanced sense of self-importance.
They become increasingly tolerant to the effects of alcohol.
________, such as dexedrine and benzedrine, are popularly known as speed.
Barbiturates
Amphetamines
Tranquilizers
Hallucinogens
Amphetamines
Which category of psychoactive drugs mentioned below is correctly matched with its effects on thought and behavior?
hallucinogens—slow down the nervous system
stimulants—increase the activity of the central nervous system
narcotics—produce changes in sensory perception
depressants—capable of producing hallucinations
stimulants—increase the activity of the central nervous system
LSD and Ecstasy influence the operation of the neurotransmitter________ in the brain.
serotonin
norepinephrine
endorphins
acetylcholine
serotonin
Which of the following compounds is the active ingredient in marijuana?
tetrahydrocannabinol
tryptophan
serotonin
benzylisoquinoline
tetrahydrocannabinol
Which of the following drugs is derived from the poppy seed pod?
rohypnol
heroin
cocaine
methamphetamine
heroin
Caffeine brings about an improvement in mood, most likely by mimicking the effects of a natural brain chemical called
adenosine.
acetylcholine.
adrenaline.
dopamine.
adenosine.