Question 1

The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) coca powder. 
B) pills. 
C) drinks,such as coca wine. 
D) cigarettes. 
A) coca powder. 
B) pills. 
C) drinks,such as coca wine. 
D) cigarettes.

Question 2

The passage of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act

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A) came after over a thousand stories about cocaine had appeared in the national media. 
B) did not focus on any particular drug. 
C) came in response to increasing concerns about methamphetamine. 
D) did not differentiate between crack and powder cocaine. 
A) came after over a thousand stories about cocaine had appeared in the national media. 
B) did not focus on any particular drug. 
C) came in response to increasing concerns about methamphetamine. 
D) did not differentiate between crack and powder cocaine.

Question 3

Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year,called "Negro Cocaine 'Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD does not appear to have abuse potential.Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name

Accepted Answer

A) Ritalin. 
B) Strattera. 
C) Memantine. 
D) Attends. 
A) Ritalin. 
B) Strattera. 
C) Memantine. 
D) Attends.

Question 5

Crystal meth refers to

Accepted Answer

A) methamphetamine crystals,which may be smoked. 
B) methamphetamine capsules. 
C) the "high" experienced after injecting methamphetamine. 
D) methamphetamine imported from Colombia. 
A) methamphetamine crystals,which may be smoked. 
B) methamphetamine capsules. 
C) the "high" experienced after injecting methamphetamine. 
D) methamphetamine imported from Colombia.

Question 6

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Accepted Answer

First,the market began to sell legal,mil

Question 7

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is cocaine still used for medically?

Accepted Answer

A) It is prescribed for weight loss. 
B) It is used as a local anesthetic for nasal,laryngeal,and esophageal surgeries. 
C) It is used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries. 
D) Cocaine has no medical uses currently. 
A) It is prescribed for weight loss. 
B) It is used as a local anesthetic for nasal,laryngeal,and esophageal surgeries. 
C) It is used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries. 
D) Cocaine has no medical uses currently.

Question 9

Studies show that blacks are just as likely as whites to be arrested for violating crack cocaine laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common way cocaine is used recreationally is by

Accepted Answer

A) intravenous injection. 
B) insufflation (snorting). 
C) mixing it with alcoholic beverages and drinking it. 
D) smoking crack. 
A) intravenous injection. 
B) insufflation (snorting). 
C) mixing it with alcoholic beverages and drinking it. 
D) smoking crack.

Question 11

Cocaine use during pregnancy now appears to be associated with

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A) no consistent negative associations with physical growth,test scores,or language in children. 
B) about one-third of all cases of mental retardation. 
C) ADHD and depression in school-age children. 
D) greater neonatal problems than alcohol or tobacco. 
A) no consistent negative associations with physical growth,test scores,or language in children. 
B) about one-third of all cases of mental retardation. 
C) ADHD and depression in school-age children. 
D) greater neonatal problems than alcohol or tobacco.

Question 12

Although National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicates greater prevalence of illicit drug use among white Americans,black Americans represented more than 80 percent of those arrested for

Accepted Answer

A) marijuana possession. 
B) selling methamphetamine. 
C) all drug offenses. 
D) violation of federal crack cocaine laws. 
A) marijuana possession. 
B) selling methamphetamine. 
C) all drug offenses. 
D) violation of federal crack cocaine laws.

Question 13

The ability of stimulants to improve mental performance

Accepted Answer

A) has never been demonstrated in controlled studies. 
B) is a myth-all the evidence shows that amphetamine and similar drugs impair performance. 
C) is so clear that these drugs are routinely used to treat Alzheimer's dementia. 
D) depends on the complexity of the task and the dose. 
A) has never been demonstrated in controlled studies. 
B) is a myth-all the evidence shows that amphetamine and similar drugs impair performance. 
C) is so clear that these drugs are routinely used to treat Alzheimer's dementia. 
D) depends on the complexity of the task and the dose.

Question 14

Scientific data indicate that chronic methamphetamine use causes extreme tooth decay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Paranoid psychosis can be produced by:

Accepted Answer

A) high doses of amphetamines. 
B) methamphetamine,but not any other form of amphetamine. 
C) withdrawal from long-term amphetamine use. 
D) stimulant drugs,but only in certain individuals. 
A) high doses of amphetamines. 
B) methamphetamine,but not any other form of amphetamine. 
C) withdrawal from long-term amphetamine use. 
D) stimulant drugs,but only in certain individuals.

Question 16

Which of these was NOT one of the early medical uses for amphetamine first studied in the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

A) treating narcolepsy 
B) treating anxiety 
C) treating hyperactivity (ADH
D)  
D) weight control 
A) treating narcolepsy 
B) treating anxiety 
C) treating hyperactivity (ADH
D)  
D) weight control

Question 17

Illicit use of intravenous amphetamines first became a big public concern in

Accepted Answer

A) 2002. 
B) the 1930s. 
C) the 1960s. 
D) the early 1990s. 
A) 2002. 
B) the 1930s. 
C) the 1960s. 
D) the early 1990s.

Question 18

Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.

Accepted Answer

The laws seem to have a selective effect

Question 19

The earliest medical use for amphetamine was as a substitute for ephedrine in treating asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which famous physician studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Benjamin Rush 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Johns Hopkins 
D) Parke Davis 
A) Benjamin Rush 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Johns Hopkins 
D) Parke Davis

The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

The passage of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act

Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year,called "Negro Cocaine 'Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

One "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD does not appear to have abuse potential.Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name

Crystal meth refers to

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

What is cocaine still used for medically?

Studies show that blacks are just as likely as whites to be arrested for violating crack cocaine laws.

The most common way cocaine is used recreationally is by

Cocaine use during pregnancy now appears to be associated with

Although National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicates greater prevalence of illicit drug use among white Americans,black Americans represented more than 80 percent of those arrested for

The ability of stimulants to improve mental performance

Scientific data indicate that chronic methamphetamine use causes extreme tooth decay.

Paranoid psychosis can be produced by:

Which of these was NOT one of the early medical uses for amphetamine first studied in the 1930s?

Illicit use of intravenous amphetamines first became a big public concern in

Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.

The earliest medical use for amphetamine was as a substitute for ephedrine in treating asthma.

Which famous physician studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

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Exam 6: Stimulants

The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

The passage of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act

Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year,called "Negro Cocaine 'Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

One "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD does not appear to have abuse potential.Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name

Crystal meth refers to

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

What is cocaine still used for medically?

Studies show that blacks are just as likely as whites to be arrested for violating crack cocaine laws.

The most common way cocaine is used recreationally is by

Cocaine use during pregnancy now appears to be associated with

Although National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicates greater prevalence of illicit drug use among white Americans,black Americans represented more than 80 percent of those arrested for

The ability of stimulants to improve mental performance

Scientific data indicate that chronic methamphetamine use causes extreme tooth decay.

Paranoid psychosis can be produced by:

Which of these was NOT one of the early medical uses for amphetamine first studied in the 1930s?

Illicit use of intravenous amphetamines first became a big public concern in

Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.

The earliest medical use for amphetamine was as a substitute for ephedrine in treating asthma.

Which famous physician studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Depressants and Inhalants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Use Disorders

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