Question 1

When the price of street heroin goes up, property crime related to heroin abuse __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  is unaffected 
D)  is related to the price of cocaine 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  is unaffected 
D)  is related to the price of cocaine

Question 2

Behavioural or conditioned tolerance can be considered to be an important contributor to which drug-taking phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  lethal overdoses 
B)  improved responses to a drug 
C)  the placebo effect 
D)  increased sensitivity to a drug 
A)  lethal overdoses 
B)  improved responses to a drug 
C)  the placebo effect 
D)  increased sensitivity to a drug

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  DAWN statistics come from analysis of data from all U.S. hospitals. 
B)  DAWN statistics come from major U.S. metropolitan hospitals. 
C)  DAWN statistics come from primarily rural hospitals in the United States. 
D)  DAWN statistics only come from U.S. hospitals with minority populations. 
A)  DAWN statistics come from analysis of data from all U.S. hospitals. 
B)  DAWN statistics come from major U.S. metropolitan hospitals. 
C)  DAWN statistics come from primarily rural hospitals in the United States. 
D)  DAWN statistics only come from U.S. hospitals with minority populations.

Question 4

Withdrawal symptoms are frequently observed in the newborns of mothers who had used ________ during their pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin 
B)  marijuana 
C)  prescription drugs 
D)  marijuana and tobacco 
A)  heroin 
B)  marijuana 
C)  prescription drugs 
D)  marijuana and tobacco

Question 5

Drug-related violence due to the acute effects of the drug in an individual's system at the time of the violent act is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute toxicity 
B)  pharmacological violence 
C)  systemic violence 
D)  none of the above 
A)  acute toxicity 
B)  pharmacological violence 
C)  systemic violence 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Compare and contrast "physical dependence" and "psychological dependence." Discuss physiological mechanisms underlying both.

Accepted Answer

Physical dependence is a model of drug d

Question 7

Generally speaking, growth retardation, premature birth, low birth weight, and neurological damage to the infant are events most associated with drug use during which time of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before the third month 
B)  During the fourth to fifth month 
C)  During the sixth to seventh month 
D)  After the eighth month 
A)  Before the third month 
B)  During the fourth to fifth month 
C)  During the sixth to seventh month 
D)  After the eighth month

Question 8

The placental barrier protects a fetus from toxic substances in the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An increase in criminal behaviour as a result of a reduction in the supply of heroin is typically used as an indication of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological violence 
B)  economically compulsive violence 
C)  systemic violence 
D)  psychological and physical dependence 
A)  pharmacological violence 
B)  economically compulsive violence 
C)  systemic violence 
D)  psychological and physical dependence

Question 10

In nearly all metropolitan areas included in the DAWN statistics, which drug is most frequently reported to be involved in a drug-related death incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Methamphetamine 
C)  Opioids 
D)  Crack cocaine 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Methamphetamine 
C)  Opioids 
D)  Crack cocaine

Question 11

Needle exchange programs are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  widely accepted in the United States, but not in Canada 
B)  available at any hospital in Canada 
C)  available in most major Canadian cities 
D)  generally viewed as a failure 
A)  widely accepted in the United States, but not in Canada 
B)  available at any hospital in Canada 
C)  available in most major Canadian cities 
D)  generally viewed as a failure

Question 12

There is a statistical association between the use of illicit drugs and crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With regard to the social cost of substance abuse in Canada, alcohol and tobacco account for about __________ of the cost and illegal drugs account for about __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  30%; 70% 
B)  80%; 20% 
C)  60%; 40% 
D)  50%; 50% 
A)  30%; 70% 
B)  80%; 20% 
C)  60%; 40% 
D)  50%; 50%

Question 14

Needle-exchange programs are available in all Canadian cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

DAWN statistics are sometimes examined in Canada because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are more extensive than similar measures in Canada 
B)  Canadian measures often contain errors 
C)  American statistics are predictive of the future of drug use in Canada 
D)  these drug use statistics are not collected in Canada 
A)  they are more extensive than similar measures in Canada 
B)  Canadian measures often contain errors 
C)  American statistics are predictive of the future of drug use in Canada 
D)  these drug use statistics are not collected in Canada

Question 16

The significance of the Proprietary or Patent Medicine Act of 1909 was that it __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  was enacted to control narcotic drug trafficking 
B)  was the first regulatory act to make some drugs illegal 
C)  was the first regulatory act concerning legal drugs 
D)  was repealed in 1920 
A)  was enacted to control narcotic drug trafficking 
B)  was the first regulatory act to make some drugs illegal 
C)  was the first regulatory act concerning legal drugs 
D)  was repealed in 1920

Question 17

Which psychoactive drugs have little or no effect on pregnant women or the newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  prescription drugs 
D)  none of the above 
A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  prescription drugs 
D)  none of the above

Question 18

Classifications of drugs under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act are called

Accepted Answer

A)  schedules 
B)  levels 
C)  narcotics 
D)  analogues 
A)  schedules 
B)  levels 
C)  narcotics 
D)  analogues

Question 19

In terms of toxicity, a drug with a therapeutic index of two ______ a drug with a therapeutic index of 10.

Accepted Answer

A)  is roughly equivalent to 
B)  is safer than 
C)  is more dangerous than 
D)  cannot be compared to 
A)  is roughly equivalent to 
B)  is safer than 
C)  is more dangerous than 
D)  cannot be compared to

Question 20

An extreme case of intoxication can involve which of the following nondrug substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli 
B)  Chocolate 
C)  Water 
D)  Sushi 
A)  Broccoli 
B)  Chocolate 
C)  Water 
D)  Sushi

When the price of street heroin goes up, property crime related to heroin abuse __________.

Behavioural or conditioned tolerance can be considered to be an important contributor to which drug-taking phenomenon?

Which of the following statements is true?

Withdrawal symptoms are frequently observed in the newborns of mothers who had used ________ during their pregnancy.

Drug-related violence due to the acute effects of the drug in an individual's system at the time of the violent act is referred to as __________.

Compare and contrast "physical dependence" and "psychological dependence." Discuss physiological mechanisms underlying both.

Generally speaking, growth retardation, premature birth, low birth weight, and neurological damage to the infant are events most associated with drug use during which time of pregnancy?

The placental barrier protects a fetus from toxic substances in the mother.

An increase in criminal behaviour as a result of a reduction in the supply of heroin is typically used as an indication of __________.

In nearly all metropolitan areas included in the DAWN statistics, which drug is most frequently reported to be involved in a drug-related death incident?

Needle exchange programs are __________.

There is a statistical association between the use of illicit drugs and crime.

With regard to the social cost of substance abuse in Canada, alcohol and tobacco account for about of the cost and illegal drugs account for about .

Needle-exchange programs are available in all Canadian cities.

DAWN statistics are sometimes examined in Canada because __________.

The significance of the Proprietary or Patent Medicine Act of 1909 was that it __________.

Which psychoactive drugs have little or no effect on pregnant women or the newborn?

Classifications of drugs under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act are called

In terms of toxicity, a drug with a therapeutic index of two ______ a drug with a therapeutic index of 10.

An extreme case of intoxication can involve which of the following nondrug substances?

Drugs and Behaviour Today

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

Marijuana

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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Exam 2: Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

When the price of street heroin goes up, property crime related to heroin abuse __________.

Behavioural or conditioned tolerance can be considered to be an important contributor to which drug-taking phenomenon?

Which of the following statements is true?

Withdrawal symptoms are frequently observed in the newborns of mothers who had used ________ during their pregnancy.

Drug-related violence due to the acute effects of the drug in an individual's system at the time of the violent act is referred to as __________.

Compare and contrast "physical dependence" and "psychological dependence." Discuss physiological mechanisms underlying both.

Generally speaking, growth retardation, premature birth, low birth weight, and neurological damage to the infant are events most associated with drug use during which time of pregnancy?

The placental barrier protects a fetus from toxic substances in the mother.

An increase in criminal behaviour as a result of a reduction in the supply of heroin is typically used as an indication of __________.

In nearly all metropolitan areas included in the DAWN statistics, which drug is most frequently reported to be involved in a drug-related death incident?

Needle exchange programs are __________.

There is a statistical association between the use of illicit drugs and crime.

With regard to the social cost of substance abuse in Canada, alcohol and tobacco account for about __________ of the cost and illegal drugs account for about __________.

Needle-exchange programs are available in all Canadian cities.

DAWN statistics are sometimes examined in Canada because __________.

The significance of the Proprietary or Patent Medicine Act of 1909 was that it __________.

Which psychoactive drugs have little or no effect on pregnant women or the newborn?

Classifications of drugs under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act are called

In terms of toxicity, a drug with a therapeutic index of two ______ a drug with a therapeutic index of 10.

An extreme case of intoxication can involve which of the following nondrug substances?

Drugs and Behaviour Today

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

Marijuana

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

Filters

With regard to the social cost of substance abuse in Canada, alcohol and tobacco account for about of the cost and illegal drugs account for about .