Question 1

Studies show that decriminalization of marijuana in those U.S. states that have enacted such legislation has resulted in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  little or no difference in the incidence of marijuana smoking 
B)  an upturn in the incidence of marijuana smoking 
C)  an increase in positive attitudes toward the smoking of marijuana 
D)  an increase in the criminal prosecution of individuals who have engaged in marijuana smoking 
A)  little or no difference in the incidence of marijuana smoking 
B)  an upturn in the incidence of marijuana smoking 
C)  an increase in positive attitudes toward the smoking of marijuana 
D)  an increase in the criminal prosecution of individuals who have engaged in marijuana smoking

Question 2

Marijuana impairs short-term memory and enhances long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Long-term marijuana smokers show cognitive impairment for up to _____ after marijuana smoking.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours 
B)  24 hours 
C)  2 days 
D)  3 days 
A)  12 hours 
B)  24 hours 
C)  2 days 
D)  3 days

Question 4

Peak levels of THC in the blood occur about _____ after taking the drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 15 seconds 
B)  3 minutes 
C)  10 minutes 
D)  30 minutes 
A)  5 to 15 seconds 
B)  3 minutes 
C)  10 minutes 
D)  30 minutes

Question 5

A gateway hypothesis with respect to marijuana seems to be equivalently applicable to a gateway hypothesis with respect to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol and tobacco 
B)  sedative hypnotics and antianxiety drugs 
C)  cocaine and amphetamines 
D)  heroin and other opiates 
A)  alcohol and tobacco 
B)  sedative hypnotics and antianxiety drugs 
C)  cocaine and amphetamines 
D)  heroin and other opiates

Question 6

At high doses, marijuana can produce hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the text, smoking approximately ________ following ovulation can suppress levels of luteinizing hormone in women.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 marijuana joint 
B)  5 marijuana joints 
C)  10 marijuana joints 
D)  25 marijuana joints 
A)  1 marijuana joint 
B)  5 marijuana joints 
C)  10 marijuana joints 
D)  25 marijuana joints

Question 8

In general, marijuana smokers __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to be risk takers 
B)  are more likely to have parents who were marijuana smokers 
C)  are more likely to perceive other drugs as harmful 
D)  are more likely to conform to social norms 
A)  are more likely to be risk takers 
B)  are more likely to have parents who were marijuana smokers 
C)  are more likely to perceive other drugs as harmful 
D)  are more likely to conform to social norms

Question 9

In Canada, marijuana has been legal for medical use since __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1991 
B)  2001 
C)  2005 
D)  2006 
A)  1991 
B)  2001 
C)  2005 
D)  2006

Question 10

The "pharmacological violence" theory claims that marijuana use will lead to the abuse of heroin, cocaine, or other illicit drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The highest THC concentrations are achieved in which following cannabis product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sinsemilla 
B)  Hashish 
C)  Hashish oil crystals 
D)  Marijuana 
A)  Sinsemilla 
B)  Hashish 
C)  Hashish oil crystals 
D)  Marijuana

Question 12

Which of the following is a physiological effect of marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constriction of blood vessels in the cornea 
B)  Increased salivation 
C)  An increase in heart rate 
D)  A craving for pretzels and other snacks 
A)  Constriction of blood vessels in the cornea 
B)  Increased salivation 
C)  An increase in heart rate 
D)  A craving for pretzels and other snacks

Question 13

Marijuana is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant 
B)  hallucinogen 
C)  sedative 
D)  drug in a league of its own 
A)  stimulant 
B)  hallucinogen 
C)  sedative 
D)  drug in a league of its own

Question 14

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, marijuana is used by __________ of Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A)  80.5% 
B)  41.5% 
C)  34.8% 
D)  8.2% 
A)  80.5% 
B)  41.5% 
C)  34.8% 
D)  8.2%

Question 15

In which region has marijuana been linked to the greatest number of psychiatric problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  India and North Africa 
C)  United States 
D)  China 
A)  Canada 
B)  India and North Africa 
C)  United States 
D)  China

Question 16

Which of the following are characteristic of the amotivational syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in energy 
B)  Less interest in activities, but no effects on relationships 
C)  Loss of energy 
D)  both B and C 
A)  An increase in energy 
B)  Less interest in activities, but no effects on relationships 
C)  Loss of energy 
D)  both B and C

Question 17

Emotional problems have been frequently reported as a result of marijuana smoking, even at rather low doses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sativex is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a liquid spray medication derived from the cannabis plant 
B)  an oral syrup medication derived from the cannabis plant 
C)  a smokable medication derived from the cannabis plant 
D)  an unapproved treatment for wasting syndrome derived from the cannabis plant 
A)  a liquid spray medication derived from the cannabis plant 
B)  an oral syrup medication derived from the cannabis plant 
C)  a smokable medication derived from the cannabis plant 
D)  an unapproved treatment for wasting syndrome derived from the cannabis plant

Question 19

According to the text, in the 1920s, a large number of ______ were recreational marijuana users.

Accepted Answer

A)  doctors 
B)  jazz musicians 
C)  farmers 
D)  women 
A)  doctors 
B)  jazz musicians 
C)  farmers 
D)  women

Question 20

If there is a relatively large amount of fibre in a Cannabis plant, it is likely that the psychoactive effects __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  will be high 
B)  will be low 
C)  will be either high or low, since there is no relationship between fibre content and psychoactive effects 
D)  will be moderate, since there is a curvilinear relationship between fibre content and psychoactive effects 
A)  will be high 
B)  will be low 
C)  will be either high or low, since there is no relationship between fibre content and psychoactive effects 
D)  will be moderate, since there is a curvilinear relationship between fibre content and psychoactive effects

Studies show that decriminalization of marijuana in those U.S. states that have enacted such legislation has resulted in __________.

Marijuana impairs short-term memory and enhances long-term memory.

Long-term marijuana smokers show cognitive impairment for up to _____ after marijuana smoking.

Peak levels of THC in the blood occur about _____ after taking the drug.

A gateway hypothesis with respect to marijuana seems to be equivalently applicable to a gateway hypothesis with respect to __________.

At high doses, marijuana can produce hallucinations.

According to the text, smoking approximately ________ following ovulation can suppress levels of luteinizing hormone in women.

In general, marijuana smokers __________.

In Canada, marijuana has been legal for medical use since __________.

The "pharmacological violence" theory claims that marijuana use will lead to the abuse of heroin, cocaine, or other illicit drugs.

The highest THC concentrations are achieved in which following cannabis product?

Which of the following is a physiological effect of marijuana?

Marijuana is a __________.

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, marijuana is used by __________ of Canadians.

In which region has marijuana been linked to the greatest number of psychiatric problems?

Which of the following are characteristic of the amotivational syndrome?

Emotional problems have been frequently reported as a result of marijuana smoking, even at rather low doses.

Sativex is __________.

According to the text, in the 1920s, a large number of ______ were recreational marijuana users.

If there is a relatively large amount of fibre in a Cannabis plant, it is likely that the psychoactive effects __________.

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Exam 7: Marijuana

Studies show that decriminalization of marijuana in those U.S. states that have enacted such legislation has resulted in __________.

Marijuana impairs short-term memory and enhances long-term memory.

Long-term marijuana smokers show cognitive impairment for up to _____ after marijuana smoking.

Peak levels of THC in the blood occur about _____ after taking the drug.

A gateway hypothesis with respect to marijuana seems to be equivalently applicable to a gateway hypothesis with respect to __________.

At high doses, marijuana can produce hallucinations.

According to the text, smoking approximately ________ following ovulation can suppress levels of luteinizing hormone in women.

In general, marijuana smokers __________.

In Canada, marijuana has been legal for medical use since __________.

The "pharmacological violence" theory claims that marijuana use will lead to the abuse of heroin, cocaine, or other illicit drugs.

The highest THC concentrations are achieved in which following cannabis product?

Which of the following is a physiological effect of marijuana?

Marijuana is a __________.

According to the Canadian Drug Use and Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) conducted in 2012, marijuana is used by __________ of Canadians.

In which region has marijuana been linked to the greatest number of psychiatric problems?

Which of the following are characteristic of the amotivational syndrome?

Emotional problems have been frequently reported as a result of marijuana smoking, even at rather low doses.

Sativex is __________.

According to the text, in the 1920s, a large number of ______ were recreational marijuana users.

If there is a relatively large amount of fibre in a Cannabis plant, it is likely that the psychoactive effects __________.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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