Substance Abuse

Alcohol and tobacco are considered

Valium, Ambien and Xanax are examples of

What was the original medical purpose of PCP?

One of the earliest signs of withdrawal for an alcoholic is?

Which of the following is the most common physiological effect if using marijuana?

Dr. Sigmund Freud advocated cocaine usage to treat?

Frederick Serturner extracted the most potent ingredient of opium known as?

Which region of the neuron stores neurotransmitters?

Cocaine is categorized as a

One of the most common side affects of low doses of opioids is?

A long-term effect known to be associated with extensive marijuana smoking is?

The method of inhaling substances through rags soaked in volatile solvents is know as?

What is the alcohol content of an 80-proof bottle of whiskey?

What asserts that drug abuse is a result of a biological conditioin?

MDMA, GHB and Rohypnol are all examples of?

Methamphetamines have effects similar to?

Methamphetamines have effects similar to?

A drug interaction that involves one drug blocking the effect of another drug is known as

What is most often prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia?

Prozac is the most popular

Natural or artificial substances that improve, obstruct or alter the mind and body functions are known as

OTC drugs such as aspirin, cold medicine and antihistamine as well as tobacco, coffee and alcohol are all...

Drugs that mainly affect the nervous system and result in changes to consciousness, thought process and mood are called

Using prescribed drugs in ways other than recommended by a physician is known as

A substance, either prescribed or illicit is used in a manner that causes social, occupational, psychological or physical problems

When a drug is used so often going without causes withdrawal symptoms it is called

Which dependency model says that a person chooses to abuse drugs and alcohol?

Which dependency model says a person develops chemical dependency because of certain personality traits?

Drugs that have a calming effect on patients and help stop hallucinations are known as

The most common anti-depressant psychotheraputic drug is called

The human body is constantly trying to maintain internal stability through a process called

Specialized nerve cells that transfer messages throughout the body are called

Neurons are made up of four part, what are they

Neurons communicate with each other by releasing chemical messages known as

The gap between one neuron and the other is called a

Neurons in the somatic nervous systems are associated with

The autonomic nervous systems is associated with

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal chord and is associated with

A drugs capacity to to harm the body which may occur when any substance is taken in high doses is called

The summation that occurs when similar drugs are taken are called

When one drug blocks the effect of another drug (inhibitory)

When one drug enhances the effect of another drug (AkA - Synergism) it is said to bei

The most dangerous drug interactions is a combination of

Cocaethyline (a combination of ethyl alcohol and cocaine) is suspected of causing a greater sense of euphoria because

Distilled alcoholic beverages such as brand and whiskey have an alcohol concentration greater than

Proof indicates alcohol content and is twice the alcohol amount, what is 100 proof?

The heaviest period of alcohol consumption in the United States occured

Loss of tax revenue, enforcement difficulties, black market liquor sales, police corruptions and political pressures caused

Reduced inhibition, decreased alertness, impaired judgement and relaxed mood mean a BAC Level of

Decreased reaction time and impaired motor skills mean a BAC level of

Significant reduction in sensory and motor skill are associated with a BAC level of

Staggering and severe motor skills disturbance are associated with a BAC level of

Conscious but in a stupor mean BAC level of

Unconsciousness mean a BAC level of

T or F, Alcohol consumed on a full stomach absorbs slower than alcohol consumed on an empty stomach.

T or F Drinking water increases alcohol absorption while drinking carbonated beverages decreases it.

A blood alcohol level greater than what is illegal in every state in the United States?

What alcohol level is lethal because respiration is severely depressed

In general, how long does it take for the liver to metabolize a drink.

Lite drinking may reduce the likelihood of what disease due to the reduce stress and increased lipoproteins?

What stage of withdrawal causes tremors, restlessness, insomnia, rapid heartbeat and heavy sweating?

What stage of withdrawal causes other symptoms plus hallucination and vomiting?

What stage of withdrawal causes delusions, disorientation and fever?

What stage of withdrawal causes seizures that may be life threatening in some cases?

Benzodiazepines remain the most popular and safe CNS depressants prescribe by doctors, some examples are

What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and acts as the body's tranquilizer?

Inhaling vapors from a products original container is called

Inhaling solvents that have been placed in a plastic bag is known as

Soaking rags in solvents and holding them over the mouth is know as

The most prevalent inhalants are

Inhalant that has a high concentration of chemicals from spray paint and other spray cans

Inhalant chemical typically found in glue, nail polish, and paint; quickly absorbed by the heart lungs and liver

Highly flammable specially when combined with smoking; found in lighter fluied

Inhalant that is widely available and highly flammable

Inhalant found in refrigerators, air bushes, and air conditioners; danger of freeze injuries

T or F, Europeans used tobacco leaves to treat over 30 different medical conditions including headaches and abcesses.

A colorless volatile liquid alkaloid that is highly addictive.

What decreases appetite for a short time, increases blood pressure and decreased the ability of blood to carry oxygen?

This addiction causes lung cancer, heart disease, stroke and chronic lung disease.

The inhalation of cigarette smoke in the environment by nonsmokers is called

Smoke that comes from the lighted end of a cigarette is known as

Smoke drawn directly from the mouthpiece of a lit cigarette is know as

T or F, Studies show that smoking cessation should be done gradually rather than suddenly to avoid relapse.

Substances that increase energy levels and generate a euphoric state for users are know as

The Harrison Act of 1914 was enacted to control the use and distribution of what substance?

The method of reducing the impurities in cocaine to prepare the drug for smoking is known as

The least potent method of using cocaine which is not likely to cause dependence or health issues but is very uncommon in the US.

Quick stimulation of the CNS that lasts for 40 min. and is followed by a crash. Most common method of using cocaine.

Delivers a high cocaine amount quickly to the brain; lasts up to 20 min; dependency is very likely.

Most addictive method of using cocaine, similar to intravenaus but more intesnes; Preferred because it does not require a needle.

What was initially use for the treatment of asthma because of it's ability to dilate bronchial passages.

The use of this drug damages brain cells and reduces the number of dopamine an seratonin neurotransmitters.

Amphetamines were once prescribed for depression, fatigue and long term weightloss but can now only be prescribed for what conditions?

What is the name of a raw plant substance that contains both morphine and codeine?

Trade disputes between the Chinese and British Government started what substance related war?

In 1874 Bayer Laboratories made changes to morphine to create which drug which has 3 more times it

Although Opioids are associated with drug abuse, they are still used for therapeutic purposes because

Opioids act like what two kinds of pain suppressing neurotransmitters found naturally in the brain?

Any drug derived from Opium such as morphine or codeine as well as synthetic drugs like oxycodone are know as

The opioid used to relieve modern to severe pain without inducing sleep is known as

Opioid used to treat mild to moderate pain and as a cough suppressant.

Synthetic opioids that are highly potent, used for general anesthesia or chronic pain.

Analgesic used for severe pain related to cancer and other lingering diseases.

Synthetic opioid used in OTC cough medicines; high doses may cause hallucianations.

Analgeisic used to treat narcotic abuse or dependence; low potential for dependence

Synthetic opioid used to treat moderate pain; associated with dependance

What is the most common side effect of opioids?

Injecting heroine to the muscle under the skin is know as

Heating powder heroin with water and injecting it intravenously is known as

Opioid withdrawal six hours after last dose

Opioid withdrawal 14 hours after last dose

Opiod withdrawal 16 hour after last dose

Opioid withdrawal 24-36 hours after last dose

Opioid withdrawal 36-48 hours after last dose

What is the active ingredient in marijuana?

What is the THC range for most marijuana sold in the US?

Another derivative of the cannabis but with a purer version of the plants resin an a THC level between 3.6 -25%?

The primary most consistent physiological effect of marijuana is

How long is the "high" experienced from smoking marijuana?

What is the name of the synthetic THC used to treat nausea in chemotherapy patients and increase appetite in AIDS patients?

Hallucinogens that create a fantasy world for the user and its two catergories

Type of hallucinogen that has a chemical structure found in the neurotransmitters seratonin and also in LSD

Type of hallucinogen that includes the neurotransmitter norepinephine, epinephrin, and dopemine (found in peyote)

Different hallucinogen because it causes psychological dependance, originally uses as an anestheic

The three groups of club drugs are

This club drug has been linked to date rape; athletes have used it to increase muscle growth

This benzodiapine, which is illegal in the united states, is a club drug linked to date rape; it blocks short term memory

A type of steroid hormone related to the male hormone testosterone used by male and female athletes to increase muscle and performance.

These drugs decrease psychptic symptoms without sedation and enable patient to be subdued enough to take care of physical needs

The three categories of antidepressants are

SSRI considered safer than other antidepressants because it has the fewest side effects.

These antidepressants have limited use because of their side effects when mixed with wine, food, and other medications

Antidepressants whose side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision.

This drug works by making either norepinephrine or seratonin more readily available to the brain and take up to 2 weeks to take effect.