Question 1

What is the annual cost of illegal drug use in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) $150 billion 
B) $171 billion 
C) $181 billion 
D) $205 billion 
A) $150 billion 
B) $171 billion 
C) $181 billion 
D) $205 billion

Question 2

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

Accepted Answer

A) increases the rate of physiological functions. 
B) alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
C) is obtained only with a prescription. 
D) relieves pain and causes relaxation. 
A) increases the rate of physiological functions. 
B) alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
C) is obtained only with a prescription. 
D) relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 3

A stimulant

Accepted Answer

A) increases blood pressure. 
B) dilates blood vessels. 
C) decreases gastric secretions. 
D) constricts the bronchial tubes. 
A) increases blood pressure. 
B) dilates blood vessels. 
C) decreases gastric secretions. 
D) constricts the bronchial tubes.

Question 4

Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) caffeine 
B) crystal methamphetamine 
C) Ritalin 
D) ephedrine 
A) caffeine 
B) crystal methamphetamine 
C) Ritalin 
D) ephedrine

Question 5

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Expressing a persistent desire to cut down or regulate substance use is a symptom of substance dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The cocaine "high" lasts for

Accepted Answer

A) 1-5 minutes. 
B) 2-10 minutes. 
C) 5-20 minutes. 
D) up to 1 hour. 
A) 1-5 minutes. 
B) 2-10 minutes. 
C) 5-20 minutes. 
D) up to 1 hour.

Question 8

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

A) mescaline 
B) psilocybin 
C) LSD 
D) methadone 
A) mescaline 
B) psilocybin 
C) LSD 
D) methadone

Question 10

Consequences of marijuana use as they relate to male fertility include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) decreased sperm count. 
B) increased progesterone levels. 
C) decreased testosterone levels. 
D) increased sperm abnormalities. 
A) decreased sperm count. 
B) increased progesterone levels. 
C) decreased testosterone levels. 
D) increased sperm abnormalities.

Question 11

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) Seconal 
D) Nembutal 
A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) Seconal 
D) Nembutal

Question 12

Which of the following is a legal prescription central nervous system stimulant that is also sometimes abused?

Accepted Answer

A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) codeine 
D) Ritalin 
A) Xanax 
B) Valium 
C) codeine 
D) Ritalin

Question 13

Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again.Which type of addictive behavior is he exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcement 
B) compulsion 
C) loss of control 
D) negative consequences 
A) reinforcement 
B) compulsion 
C) loss of control 
D) negative consequences

Question 14

The United States' annual economic cost of illicit drugs is in excess of $180 billion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Choose a side or perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

Accepted Answer

I support the perspective of drug legali

Question 16

During which age group are males and females closest in illicit drug use?

Accepted Answer

A) 12-17 
B) 18-25 
C) 26-40 
D) 40-60 
A) 12-17 
B) 18-25 
C) 26-40 
D) 40-60

Question 17

Explain some of the economical and social costs of drug abuse that modern society faces.

Accepted Answer

Drug abuse has significant economic and

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) nicotine 
C) caffeine 
D) alcohol 
A) cocaine 
B) nicotine 
C) caffeine 
D) alcohol

Question 19

Ephedrine is

Accepted Answer

A) a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) an over-the-counter pain reliever. 
C) banned by the FDA. 
D) a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses. 
A) a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) an over-the-counter pain reliever. 
C) banned by the FDA. 
D) a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses.

Question 20

Central nervous system depressants are also known as

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinogens. 
B) narcotics. 
C) deliriants. 
D) sedative-hypnotics. 
A) hallucinogens. 
B) narcotics. 
C) deliriants. 
D) sedative-hypnotics.

Exam 9: The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

What is the annual cost of illegal drug use in the United States?

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

A stimulant

Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder?

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Expressing a persistent desire to cut down or regulate substance use is a symptom of substance dependence.

The cocaine "high" lasts for

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

Consequences of marijuana use as they relate to male fertility include all of the following,EXCEPT

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

Which of the following is a legal prescription central nervous system stimulant that is also sometimes abused?

Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again.Which type of addictive behavior is he exhibiting?

The United States' annual economic cost of illicit drugs is in excess of $180 billion.

Choose a side or perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

During which age group are males and females closest in illicit drug use?

Explain some of the economical and social costs of drug abuse that modern society faces.

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

Ephedrine is

Central nervous system depressants are also known as

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