Question 1

In pharmacology,what term is used to describe a chemically inactive substance?

Accepted Answer

A) placebo 
B) analgesic 
C) endorphin 
D) psychoactive drug

Question 2

List and describe the six most common systems of classifying drugs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the six most common...

Question 3

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When Martin responded to the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS),he indicated he frequently drank alcohol,smoked marijuana,and would occasionally do speed with his friends.Which term best describes Martin?

Accepted Answer

A) co-dependent 
B) cross dependent 
C) polydrug user 
D) co-morbid dependency

Question 5

In Jason's first session with his drug therapist,what did he learn must be present to signify physical dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) a set of physical withdrawal symptoms 
B) a physical response to the drug 
C) a physical change in skin colour 
D) a craving for the drug

Question 6

Which country reported the highest lifetime rate of alcohol use in the Vega et al.(2002)international survey?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) the United States 
C) the Netherlands 
D) Mexico

Question 7

Which drug has research determined to be the main contributor to crimes and violence?

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) alcohol 
D) marijuana

Question 8

Which factor is NOT considered by today's drug and substance abuse researchers?

Accepted Answer

A) a culture's present day norms and laws 
B) pharmacological factors 
C) characteristics of the drug user 
D) environmental factors

Question 9

Which findings were presented regarding overall drug use in Canada in the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS)?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol is number one,followed by marijuana 
B) marijuana is number one,followed by alcohol 
C) alcohol is number one,followed by ecstasy 
D) marijuana is number one,followed by ecstasy

Question 10

The fact that the majority of Americans use alcohol or other drugs on a regular basis is best explained by the fact that they have very permissive attitudes regarding drug and alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The action of a drug on the body is referred to as a psychoactive response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what do most Canadians think is the most common reason why people use drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) availability 
B) family problems 
C) psychological distress 
D) poverty

Question 14

Alcohol intoxication has a high correlation with criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

John has just told his friend he took a drug and consequently his thinking and behaviour have been affected.What type of drug has John taken?

Accepted Answer

A) psychoaffective 
B) psychoactive 
C) psychotropic 
D) psychoanalgesic

Question 16

In 2007,a University of Michigan study asked adults to identify what they believed was the most serious threat to children's and adolescents' well-being.At what rank did alcohol appear?

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 17

Sarah said,"The only way to overcome a drug problem is through abstinence." According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what proportion of Canadians would agree with Sarah?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/3 
B) 2/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 1/4

Question 18

Despite efforts made to collect data for the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS),some data provided was not usable.Which province produced the most useful data?

Accepted Answer

A) Newfoundland 
B) Manitoba 
C) Prince Edward Island 
D) New Brunswick

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT part of the World Health Organization's definition of a drug?

Accepted Answer

A) an agent that is a chemical entity or mixture of entities 
B) an agent that alters biological function 
C) an agent that is not necessary for maintenance of normal health 
D) an agent that is illegal

Question 20

List and describe the criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of substance use disorder.What factors are involved in making this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the criteria for a...

Exam 1: Drug Use and Abuse

In pharmacology,what term is used to describe a chemically inactive substance?

List and describe the six most common systems of classifying drugs.

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

When Martin responded to the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) ,he indicated he frequently drank alcohol,smoked marijuana,and would occasionally do speed with his friends.Which term best describes Martin?

In Jason's first session with his drug therapist,what did he learn must be present to signify physical dependence?

Which country reported the highest lifetime rate of alcohol use in the Vega et al.(2002) international survey?

Which drug has research determined to be the main contributor to crimes and violence?

Which factor is NOT considered by today's drug and substance abuse researchers?

Which findings were presented regarding overall drug use in Canada in the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) ?

The fact that the majority of Americans use alcohol or other drugs on a regular basis is best explained by the fact that they have very permissive attitudes regarding drug and alcohol use.

The action of a drug on the body is referred to as a psychoactive response.

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what do most Canadians think is the most common reason why people use drugs?

Alcohol intoxication has a high correlation with criminal activity.

John has just told his friend he took a drug and consequently his thinking and behaviour have been affected.What type of drug has John taken?

In 2007,a University of Michigan study asked adults to identify what they believed was the most serious threat to children's and adolescents' well-being.At what rank did alcohol appear?

Sarah said,"The only way to overcome a drug problem is through abstinence." According to a 2008 Canadian survey,what proportion of Canadians would agree with Sarah?

Despite efforts made to collect data for the 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) ,some data provided was not usable.Which province produced the most useful data?

Which of the following is NOT part of the World Health Organization's definition of a drug?

List and describe the criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of substance use disorder.What factors are involved in making this diagnosis?