CH 10 Flashcards
illicit drug use
the use of illegal, nonprescription drugs
which drug has the highest number of users in the United States?
marijuana
Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine all change the body primarily through their:
chemical actions
legal drugs
drugs prescribed by a doctor, drugs sold over the counter, and herbal remedies
drug misuse
using drugs or chemicals for purposes other than those intended by the manufacturer is called?
in 2020, what percentage of the U.S. population aged 12 or older had used an illicit(illegal) drug in the past year?
21 percent
What route is used for smoking tobacco, marijuana, and crack cocaine?
inhalation
What might be the fastest growing drug problem in the United States?
opioids
non-food substance that is intended to affect the structure or function of the body?
drug
the repeated use of an addictive psychoactive drug shuts down the brain’s normal production of this hormone and neurotransmitter, leaving the user unable to experience pleasure or make good decisions
dopamine
stimulants
speed up activity mostly in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system
drug abuse
using a drug in dangerous amounts or situations
side effects of using cocaine and crack cocaine
suppressed appetite, and increased heart rate
the method of drug use that involves ingesting drugs by mouth is known as the _______ ________ route of administration
oral ingestion
Which class of drugs is used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)?
stimulants
Why is methamphetamine an extremely dangerous form of amphetamine?
it contains a large amount of toxic chemicals
the use of barbiturates often causes:
relaxation and drowsiness
the effect of central nervous system depressants
slowed activity in the brain
Why are hypnotics prescribed?
to calm people before surgery; to control epilepsy; to help people sleep
the effects of central nervous system depressants
can be deadly if mixed with other depressants; leads to dependence
in the 1930s, amphetamines were used for the purposes of…
helping people with narcolepsy stay awake, and treating depression
What side effects are commonly associated with first-time usage of opioids?
nausea and negative mood
What is the most characteristic effect of hallucinogens?
distorted visual and auditory perceptions
What is an opioid?
any of several natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy
the most significant long-term effect of heavy usage of inhalants is:
lasting brain damage
cocaine is an example of a:
CNS stimulant
What is true about marijuana use when it comes to driving?
it slows reaction time; it affects the ability to judge distance; it reduces concentration
Which of the following is commonly experiences with low doses of opioids?
euphoria
LSD and peyote are examples of:
hallucinogens
Recently emerging drugs of abuse include:
spice; Purple Drank; anabolic steroids
What is true about marijuana smoke?
it contains THC; it is irritating to the lungs; frequent use can lead to coughing
lean is a name for an emerging drug that is a:
prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda
______ ________ strategies include penalizing users through incarceration, preventing drug use through education, and treating those who have become dependent on drugs
demand reduction
the U.S. government tries to control the quantity of illicit substances in the United States with:
supply reduction strategies
What are demand-side strategies that have been applies in the U.S. to combat the drug problem?
treatment of individuals dependent on drugs; education to prevent use; prosecution of drug possession
What are examples of harm-reduction strategies?
needle exchange programs; giving heroin addicts an addictive but less debilitating drug, such as methadone
