Question 1

GHB and Rohypnol are types of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sedatives. 
B)  date rape drugs. 
C)  club drugs. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  sedatives. 
B)  date rape drugs. 
C)  club drugs. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the five patterns of drug us that are discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivated use 
B)  Compulsive use 
C)  Circumstantial-situational use 
D)  Experimental use 
A)  Motivated use 
B)  Compulsive use 
C)  Circumstantial-situational use 
D)  Experimental use

Question 3

In 2008,approximately what percent of American high school seniors reported ever having used cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  17 
C)  26 
D)  34 
A)  4 
B)  17 
C)  26 
D)  34

Question 4

Which of the following statements about cocaine is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the appetite. 
B)  It increases alertness. 
C)  Large doses can lead to a severe psychosis. 
D)  Withdrawal is characterized by profound depression. 
A)  It increases the appetite. 
B)  It increases alertness. 
C)  Large doses can lead to a severe psychosis. 
D)  Withdrawal is characterized by profound depression.

Question 5

Which of the following classes of drugs decreases the activity of the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulants 
B)  Psychotropics 
C)  Hallucinogens 
D)  Depressants 
A)  Stimulants 
B)  Psychotropics 
C)  Hallucinogens 
D)  Depressants

Question 6

If taken in combination with alcohol,which of the following is most likely to cause coma or death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crack cocaine 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Methedrine 
D)  LSD 
A)  Crack cocaine 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Methedrine 
D)  LSD

Question 7

Which of the following is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin 
B)  Inhalants 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Ritalin 
B)  Inhalants 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

At the center of the therapeutic community treatment philosophy is the critical importance of:

Accepted Answer

A)  addressing the conflicts between the parents of drug users. 
B)  bringing about a spiritual awakening in the user. 
C)  involvement with one's peer group. 
D)  resolving the emotional problems that underlie drug use. 
A)  addressing the conflicts between the parents of drug users. 
B)  bringing about a spiritual awakening in the user. 
C)  involvement with one's peer group. 
D)  resolving the emotional problems that underlie drug use.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about excessive drinking in college is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males are more likely than females to engage in binge drinking. 
B)  Members of fraternities and sororities are more likely to drink excessively than other college students. 
C)  African American college students are more likely than White American college students to binge drink. 
D)  College students who live in dorms are more likely to drink excessively than those who live off campus. 
A)  Males are more likely than females to engage in binge drinking. 
B)  Members of fraternities and sororities are more likely to drink excessively than other college students. 
C)  African American college students are more likely than White American college students to binge drink. 
D)  College students who live in dorms are more likely to drink excessively than those who live off campus.

Question 10

Which is the most successful program for getting rid of heroin addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quitting cold turkey 
B)  Slow withdrawal over months 
C)  Behavior modification therapy 
D)  Methadone maintenance 
A)  Quitting cold turkey 
B)  Slow withdrawal over months 
C)  Behavior modification therapy 
D)  Methadone maintenance

Question 11

Darlene has developed a powerful emotional need for amphetamines.She has developed a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  physical addiction. 
B)  psychological dependency. 
C)  intensified drug use problem. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  physical addiction. 
B)  psychological dependency. 
C)  intensified drug use problem. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a disorder characterized by impulsivity, being easily distracted, and not being able to sit still. 
B)  treated using sedatives and other depressants. 
C)  treated using high doses of amphetamines. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a disorder characterized by impulsivity, being easily distracted, and not being able to sit still. 
B)  treated using sedatives and other depressants. 
C)  treated using high doses of amphetamines. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Alcohol abuse is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive use of alcohol that causes physical damage, impairs functioning, or results in behavior harmful to others. 
B)  chemical dependency on alcohol accompanied by compulsive and excessive drinking. 
C)  psychological dependence on alcohol in stressful situations. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  excessive use of alcohol that causes physical damage, impairs functioning, or results in behavior harmful to others. 
B)  chemical dependency on alcohol accompanied by compulsive and excessive drinking. 
C)  psychological dependence on alcohol in stressful situations. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

About what percent of adult smokers began to smoke before the age of 18:

Accepted Answer

A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  70 
D)  60 
A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  70 
D)  60

Question 15

Drugs that energize the central nervous system are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants. 
B)  narcotics. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  narcotics. 
C)  barbiturates. 
D)  hallucinogens.

Question 16

What two criteria generally distinguish drug abuse from drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug abuse involves the increased risk of harm and the interference with normal, daily responsibilities. 
B)  Drug abuse involves harmful side effects but drug use does not. 
C)  Drug abuse involves developing tolerance and experiencing withdrawal. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Drug abuse involves the increased risk of harm and the interference with normal, daily responsibilities. 
B)  Drug abuse involves harmful side effects but drug use does not. 
C)  Drug abuse involves developing tolerance and experiencing withdrawal. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Opiate-based drugs that depress the central nervous system are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotropics. 
B)  narcotics. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  endogenous endorphins. 
A)  psychotropics. 
B)  narcotics. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  endogenous endorphins.

Question 18

Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders report using inhalants to get high?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  9 
D)  13 
A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  9 
D)  13

Question 19

Binge drinking is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 or more drinks in a one-hour time period. 
B)  5 or more drinks in a two-hour time period. 
C)  4 or more drinks in a one-hour time period. 
D)  4 or more drinks in a two-hour time period. 
A)  5 or more drinks in a one-hour time period. 
B)  5 or more drinks in a two-hour time period. 
C)  4 or more drinks in a one-hour time period. 
D)  4 or more drinks in a two-hour time period.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the physical effects of heavy drinking is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic heavy drinking impairs the immune system. 
B)  Most brain cell loss in heavy drinkers occurs in the hypothalamus. 
C)  The brains of heavy drinkers shrink in size. 
D)  Liver damage is common in heavy drinkers. 
A)  Chronic heavy drinking impairs the immune system. 
B)  Most brain cell loss in heavy drinkers occurs in the hypothalamus. 
C)  The brains of heavy drinkers shrink in size. 
D)  Liver damage is common in heavy drinkers.

GHB and Rohypnol are types of:

Which of the following is NOT one of the five patterns of drug us that are discussed in the text?

In 2008,approximately what percent of American high school seniors reported ever having used cocaine?

Which of the following statements about cocaine is FALSE?

Which of the following classes of drugs decreases the activity of the central nervous system?

If taken in combination with alcohol,which of the following is most likely to cause coma or death?

Which of the following is a depressant?

At the center of the therapeutic community treatment philosophy is the critical importance of:

Which of the following statements about excessive drinking in college is FALSE?

Which is the most successful program for getting rid of heroin addiction?

Darlene has developed a powerful emotional need for amphetamines.She has developed a(an):

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is:

Alcohol abuse is defined as:

About what percent of adult smokers began to smoke before the age of 18:

Drugs that energize the central nervous system are called:

What two criteria generally distinguish drug abuse from drug use?

Opiate-based drugs that depress the central nervous system are called:

Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders report using inhalants to get high?

Binge drinking is defined as:

Which of the following statements about the physical effects of heavy drinking is FALSE?

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Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

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Adolescent Stress and Alienation

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Exam 15: Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

GHB and Rohypnol are types of:

Which of the following is NOT one of the five patterns of drug us that are discussed in the text?

In 2008,approximately what percent of American high school seniors reported ever having used cocaine?

Which of the following statements about cocaine is FALSE?

Which of the following classes of drugs decreases the activity of the central nervous system?

If taken in combination with alcohol,which of the following is most likely to cause coma or death?

Which of the following is a depressant?

At the center of the therapeutic community treatment philosophy is the critical importance of:

Which of the following statements about excessive drinking in college is FALSE?

Which is the most successful program for getting rid of heroin addiction?

Darlene has developed a powerful emotional need for amphetamines.She has developed a(an):

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is:

Alcohol abuse is defined as:

About what percent of adult smokers began to smoke before the age of 18:

Drugs that energize the central nervous system are called:

What two criteria generally distinguish drug abuse from drug use?

Opiate-based drugs that depress the central nervous system are called:

Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders report using inhalants to get high?

Binge drinking is defined as:

Which of the following statements about the physical effects of heavy drinking is FALSE?

The Social Context of Adolescence

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Education and School

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Filters