Question 1

The effects observed among pregnant women with respect to the use of barbiturates are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the same as the effects due to alcohol use 
B) clinically insignificant 
C) substantially greater than the effects due to the use of illicit drugs 
D) different from the effects due to the use of tobacco 
A) the same as the effects due to alcohol use 
B) clinically insignificant 
C) substantially greater than the effects due to the use of illicit drugs 
D) different from the effects due to the use of tobacco

Question 2

According to the text,a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) crack-cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) alcohol 
D) nicotine 
A) crack-cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) alcohol 
D) nicotine

Question 3

Continuing drug-taking behavior in order to avoid withdrawal is one indication of physical dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to recent DAWN statistics,there has been a greater number of drug-related ED for visits prescription and OTC medications alone than with illicit drugs alone.Narcotic analgesics are on the rise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Five "schedules" of controlled substances resulted from the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A dash of quinine is sometimes added to street "heroin" in order to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) simulate the bitter taste of real heroin 
B) make the heroin more injectable 
C) strengthen the effect of the heroin 
D) weaken the effect of the heroin 
A) simulate the bitter taste of real heroin 
B) make the heroin more injectable 
C) strengthen the effect of the heroin 
D) weaken the effect of the heroin

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an alcohol-in-combination ED visit?

Accepted Answer

A) drinking beer directly after drinking a glass of wine 
B) mixing gin,whiskey,and vodka in the same beverage 
C) smoking a marijuana joint while drinking beer 
D) mixing vodka and orange juice in the same beverage 
A) drinking beer directly after drinking a glass of wine 
B) mixing gin,whiskey,and vodka in the same beverage 
C) smoking a marijuana joint while drinking beer 
D) mixing vodka and orange juice in the same beverage

Question 8

Fetal effects of methamphetamine are unknown but likely to be similar to effects of cocaine-reducing normal fetal blood flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the DSM-5,the American Psychiatric Association added this new criterion for substance use disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) recurrent legal difficulties 
B) craving or a strong desire or urge to use the substance 
C) recurring failure to meet major role obligations 
D) unintentional use in excessive amounts 
A) recurrent legal difficulties 
B) craving or a strong desire or urge to use the substance 
C) recurring failure to meet major role obligations 
D) unintentional use in excessive amounts

Question 10

Economically compulsive violence stems from __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the expense of drugs 
B) the economic status of the country 
C) the cost of overpowering prescription medication 
D) none of the above 
A) the expense of drugs 
B) the economic status of the country 
C) the cost of overpowering prescription medication 
D) none of the above

Question 11

The greatest number of drug-related deaths each year results from __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the drinking of alcohol and the smoking of tobacco 
B) overdose of licit prescription and OTC medications 
C) abuse of illicit drugs 
D) heroin and cocaine abuse 
A) the drinking of alcohol and the smoking of tobacco 
B) overdose of licit prescription and OTC medications 
C) abuse of illicit drugs 
D) heroin and cocaine abuse

Question 12

Drug abusers continue to use drugs due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a strong compulsion to continue taking the drug 
B) the desire to avoid withdrawal symptoms 
C) cravings for the pleasurable effects of the drug 
D) all of the above 
A) a strong compulsion to continue taking the drug 
B) the desire to avoid withdrawal symptoms 
C) cravings for the pleasurable effects of the drug 
D) all of the above

Question 13

Which drug shows the most widely reported incidence of pharmacological violence?

Accepted Answer

A) heroin 
B) marijuana 
C) antipsychotic medication 
D) alcohol 
A) heroin 
B) marijuana 
C) antipsychotic medication 
D) alcohol

Question 14

Penalties for money laundering when associated with drug smuggling and sales were established by the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Harrison Act of 1914 
B) Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 
C) Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 
D) Clean Dollar Bill Act of 1993 
A) Harrison Act of 1914 
B) Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 
C) Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 
D) Clean Dollar Bill Act of 1993

Question 15

According to the DSM-5 definitions,substance use disorder implies that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the individual is already dependent upon the substance for 6-month and meets 2 conditions over this period. 
B) there must be withdrawal symptoms 
C) there are tolerance issues 
D) both B and C 
A) the individual is already dependent upon the substance for 6-month and meets 2 conditions over this period. 
B) there must be withdrawal symptoms 
C) there are tolerance issues 
D) both B and C

Question 16

In contrast to outlaw motorcycle gangs,the largest proportion of street gangs involved in drug sales during this time were comprised of individuals between ___________ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 and 11 
B) 12 and 13 
C) 15 and 16 
D) 16 and 18 
A) 10 and 11 
B) 12 and 13 
C) 15 and 16 
D) 16 and 18

Question 17

A problem with street drugs is that the user doesn't know the toxicity risks until the drug has been used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An active public policy toward drug regulation and control __________.

Accepted Answer

A) has been prevalent throughout U.S.history 
B) once was prevalent early in U.S.history but no longer is the case today 
C) has been prevalent only in the twentieth century 
D) has declined substantially since 1950 
A) has been prevalent throughout U.S.history 
B) once was prevalent early in U.S.history but no longer is the case today 
C) has been prevalent only in the twentieth century 
D) has declined substantially since 1950

Question 19

Generally speaking,if the price of street drugs increases,communities should expect __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in crime 
B) fewer drug users in society 
C) an increase in licit drug use 
D) a decrease in emergency room visits due to drug overdose 
A) an increase in crime 
B) fewer drug users in society 
C) an increase in licit drug use 
D) a decrease in emergency room visits due to drug overdose

Question 20

Schedule IV drugs have the highest potential for abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The effects observed among pregnant women with respect to the use of barbiturates are __________.

According to the text,a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Continuing drug-taking behavior in order to avoid withdrawal is one indication of physical dependence.

According to recent DAWN statistics,there has been a greater number of drug-related ED for visits prescription and OTC medications alone than with illicit drugs alone.Narcotic analgesics are on the rise.

Five "schedules" of controlled substances resulted from the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.

A dash of quinine is sometimes added to street "heroin" in order to __________.

Which of the following is an example of an alcohol-in-combination ED visit?

Fetal effects of methamphetamine are unknown but likely to be similar to effects of cocaine-reducing normal fetal blood flow.

In the DSM-5,the American Psychiatric Association added this new criterion for substance use disorder.

Economically compulsive violence stems from __________.

The greatest number of drug-related deaths each year results from __________.

Drug abusers continue to use drugs due to __________.

Which drug shows the most widely reported incidence of pharmacological violence?

Penalties for money laundering when associated with drug smuggling and sales were established by the __________.

According to the DSM-5 definitions,substance use disorder implies that __________.

In contrast to outlaw motorcycle gangs,the largest proportion of street gangs involved in drug sales during this time were comprised of individuals between ___________ years of age.

A problem with street drugs is that the user doesn't know the toxicity risks until the drug has been used.

An active public policy toward drug regulation and control __________.

Generally speaking,if the price of street drugs increases,communities should expect __________.

Schedule IV drugs have the highest potential for abuse.

Drugs and Behavior Today

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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Exam 2: Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

The effects observed among pregnant women with respect to the use of barbiturates are __________.

According to the text,a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Continuing drug-taking behavior in order to avoid withdrawal is one indication of physical dependence.

According to recent DAWN statistics,there has been a greater number of drug-related ED for visits prescription and OTC medications alone than with illicit drugs alone.Narcotic analgesics are on the rise.

Five "schedules" of controlled substances resulted from the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.

A dash of quinine is sometimes added to street "heroin" in order to __________.

Which of the following is an example of an alcohol-in-combination ED visit?

Fetal effects of methamphetamine are unknown but likely to be similar to effects of cocaine-reducing normal fetal blood flow.

In the DSM-5,the American Psychiatric Association added this new criterion for substance use disorder.

Economically compulsive violence stems from __________.

The greatest number of drug-related deaths each year results from __________.

Drug abusers continue to use drugs due to __________.

Which drug shows the most widely reported incidence of pharmacological violence?

Penalties for money laundering when associated with drug smuggling and sales were established by the __________.

According to the DSM-5 definitions,substance use disorder implies that __________.

In contrast to outlaw motorcycle gangs,the largest proportion of street gangs involved in drug sales during this time were comprised of individuals between ___________ years of age.

A problem with street drugs is that the user doesn't know the toxicity risks until the drug has been used.

An active public policy toward drug regulation and control __________.

Generally speaking,if the price of street drugs increases,communities should expect __________.

Schedule IV drugs have the highest potential for abuse.

Drugs and Behavior Today

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

Filters