Question 1

Describe the physical and cognitive consequences of heavy chronic alcohol use.In particular,how does heavy alcohol use affect the brain?

Accepted Answer

Heavy chronic alcohol use can have sever

Question 2

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meperidine 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine 
A)  Meperidine 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine

Question 3

What percent of American teenagers who seek drug treatment do so as outpatients?

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  70 
C)  50 
D)  35 
A)  90 
B)  70 
C)  50 
D)  35

Question 4

Omar needs to pull an all-nighter to study for his final exam,so he takes a large dose of stimulants.This best illustrates which of the five patterns of drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social-recreational 
B)  Intensified 
C)  Circumstantial-situational 
D)  Compulsive 
A)  Social-recreational 
B)  Intensified 
C)  Circumstantial-situational 
D)  Compulsive

Question 5

A short-term,investigational trial of one or more drugs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  intensified drug use. 
B)  experimental use. 
C)  compulsive use. 
D)  circumstantial-situational use. 
A)  intensified drug use. 
B)  experimental use. 
C)  compulsive use. 
D)  circumstantial-situational use.

Question 6

Another name for methamphetamine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  methadone. 
B)  methedrine. 
C)  horse. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  methadone. 
B)  methedrine. 
C)  horse. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Approximately what number of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.

Accepted Answer

A)  94 million 
B)  62 million 
C)  38 million 
D)  4 million 
A)  94 million 
B)  62 million 
C)  38 million 
D)  4 million

Question 8

All of the following drugs are stimulants EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  benzedrine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  methedrine. 
D)  morphine. 
A)  benzedrine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  methedrine. 
D)  morphine.

Question 9

Which of the following classes of drugs increases alertness,elevates mood,and produces a feeling of well-being?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which opium derivative is known as "smack"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demerol 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine 
A)  Demerol 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine

Question 11

Five main approaches to treating drug dependency are discussed in the text.Discuss these different approaches and tell which ones have been found to be most effective.

Accepted Answer

The five main approaches to treating dru

Question 12

Which of the following is associated with a decline in alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting married 
B)  Entering the work force 
C)  Less socializing with peers 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Getting married 
B)  Entering the work force 
C)  Less socializing with peers 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Alcohol abuse is associated with liver damage called:

Accepted Answer

A)  renal failure. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  cirrhosis. 
A)  renal failure. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  cirrhosis.

Question 14

As adolescents enter young adulthood,what happens to their alcohol use and why?

Accepted Answer

As adolescents enter young adulthood, th

Question 15

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin 
B)  Endorphins 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  GABA 
A)  Serotonin 
B)  Endorphins 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  GABA

Question 16

All of the following are opium derivatives EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  codeine. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  morphine. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  codeine. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  morphine.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about ecstasy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can kill brain cells and cause permanent memory and learning problems. 
B)  It destroys the body's ability to regulate its temperature. 
C)  It enhances self-confidence and one's energy level. 
D)  It decreases the neurons' release of dopamine and serotonin. 
A)  It can kill brain cells and cause permanent memory and learning problems. 
B)  It destroys the body's ability to regulate its temperature. 
C)  It enhances self-confidence and one's energy level. 
D)  It decreases the neurons' release of dopamine and serotonin.

Question 18

Why is it even more dangerous to the user when heroin is mixed with quinine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemicals in quinine interact with heroin to make the effects stronger. 
B)  Too much quinine is toxic to the body. 
C)  Because heroin and quinine both are bitter-tasting, the user can't tell how potent the heroin is. 
D)  Some users are allergic to quinine and can die from an allergic reaction. 
A)  Chemicals in quinine interact with heroin to make the effects stronger. 
B)  Too much quinine is toxic to the body. 
C)  Because heroin and quinine both are bitter-tasting, the user can't tell how potent the heroin is. 
D)  Some users are allergic to quinine and can die from an allergic reaction.

Question 19

Narcotics work by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the activity of the central nervous system. 
B)  producing a hallucinogenic effect. 
C)  mimicking endogenous endorphins. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  increasing the activity of the central nervous system. 
B)  producing a hallucinogenic effect. 
C)  mimicking endogenous endorphins. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Which drug treatment program has a disease perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
C)  Family systems therapy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
C)  Family systems therapy 
D)  all of the above

Describe the physical and cognitive consequences of heavy chronic alcohol use.In particular,how does heavy alcohol use affect the brain?

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

What percent of American teenagers who seek drug treatment do so as outpatients?

Omar needs to pull an all-nighter to study for his final exam,so he takes a large dose of stimulants.This best illustrates which of the five patterns of drug use?

A short-term,investigational trial of one or more drugs is called:

Another name for methamphetamine is:

Approximately what number of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.

All of the following drugs are stimulants EXCEPT:

Which of the following classes of drugs increases alertness,elevates mood,and produces a feeling of well-being?

Which opium derivative is known as "smack"?

Five main approaches to treating drug dependency are discussed in the text.Discuss these different approaches and tell which ones have been found to be most effective.

Which of the following is associated with a decline in alcohol consumption?

Alcohol abuse is associated with liver damage called:

As adolescents enter young adulthood,what happens to their alcohol use and why?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure?

All of the following are opium derivatives EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about ecstasy is FALSE?

Why is it even more dangerous to the user when heroin is mixed with quinine?

Narcotics work by:

Which drug treatment program has a disease perspective?

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Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

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

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

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Exam 15: Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

Describe the physical and cognitive consequences of heavy chronic alcohol use.In particular,how does heavy alcohol use affect the brain?

Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?

What percent of American teenagers who seek drug treatment do so as outpatients?

Omar needs to pull an all-nighter to study for his final exam,so he takes a large dose of stimulants.This best illustrates which of the five patterns of drug use?

A short-term,investigational trial of one or more drugs is called:

Another name for methamphetamine is:

Approximately what number of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.

All of the following drugs are stimulants EXCEPT:

Which of the following classes of drugs increases alertness,elevates mood,and produces a feeling of well-being?

Which opium derivative is known as "smack"?

Five main approaches to treating drug dependency are discussed in the text.Discuss these different approaches and tell which ones have been found to be most effective.

Which of the following is associated with a decline in alcohol consumption?

Alcohol abuse is associated with liver damage called:

As adolescents enter young adulthood,what happens to their alcohol use and why?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure?

All of the following are opium derivatives EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about ecstasy is FALSE?

Why is it even more dangerous to the user when heroin is mixed with quinine?

Narcotics work by:

Which drug treatment program has a disease perspective?

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

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