CH 10 Flashcards

1
Q

illicit drug use

A

the use of illegal, nonprescription drugs

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2
Q

which drug has the highest number of users in the United States?

A

marijuana

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3
Q

Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine all change the body primarily through their:

A

chemical actions

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4
Q

legal drugs

A

drugs prescribed by a doctor, drugs sold over the counter, and herbal remedies

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5
Q

drug misuse

A

using drugs or chemicals for purposes other than those intended by the manufacturer is called?

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6
Q

in 2020, what percentage of the U.S. population aged 12 or older had used an illicit(illegal) drug in the past year?

A

21 percent

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7
Q

What route is used for smoking tobacco, marijuana, and crack cocaine?

A

inhalation

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8
Q

What might be the fastest growing drug problem in the United States?

A

opioids

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9
Q

non-food substance that is intended to affect the structure or function of the body?

A

drug

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10
Q

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

A

dopamine

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11
Q

stimulants

A

speed up activity mostly in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system

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12
Q

drug abuse

A

using a drug in dangerous amounts or situations

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13
Q

side effects of using cocaine and crack cocaine

A

suppressed appetite, and increased heart rate

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14
Q

the method of drug use that involves ingesting drugs by mouth is known as the _______ ________ route of administration

A

oral ingestion

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15
Q

Which class of drugs is used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)?

A

stimulants

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16
Q

Why is methamphetamine an extremely dangerous form of amphetamine?

A

it contains a large amount of toxic chemicals

17
Q

the use of barbiturates often causes:

A

relaxation and drowsiness

18
Q

the effect of central nervous system depressants

A

slowed activity in the brain

19
Q

Why are hypnotics prescribed?

A

to calm people before surgery; to control epilepsy; to help people sleep

20
Q

the effects of central nervous system depressants

A

can be deadly if mixed with other depressants; leads to dependence

21
Q

in the 1930s, amphetamines were used for the purposes of…

A

helping people with narcolepsy stay awake, and treating depression

22
Q

What side effects are commonly associated with first-time usage of opioids?

A

nausea and negative mood

23
Q

What is the most characteristic effect of hallucinogens?

A

distorted visual and auditory perceptions

24
Q

What is an opioid?

A

any of several natural or synthetic drugs that are derived from the seed pod of the opium poppy

25
Q

the most significant long-term effect of heavy usage of inhalants is:

A

lasting brain damage

26
Q

cocaine is an example of a:

A

CNS stimulant

27
Q

What is true about marijuana use when it comes to driving?

A

it slows reaction time; it affects the ability to judge distance; it reduces concentration

28
Q

Which of the following is commonly experiences with low doses of opioids?

A

euphoria

29
Q

LSD and peyote are examples of:

A

hallucinogens

30
Q

Recently emerging drugs of abuse include:

A

spice; Purple Drank; anabolic steroids

31
Q

What is true about marijuana smoke?

A

it contains THC; it is irritating to the lungs; frequent use can lead to coughing

32
Q

lean is a name for an emerging drug that is a:

A

prescription-strength cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine mixed with soda

33
Q

______ ________ strategies include penalizing users through incarceration, preventing drug use through education, and treating those who have become dependent on drugs

A

demand reduction

34
Q

the U.S. government tries to control the quantity of illicit substances in the United States with:

A

supply reduction strategies

35
Q

What are demand-side strategies that have been applies in the U.S. to combat the drug problem?

A

treatment of individuals dependent on drugs; education to prevent use; prosecution of drug possession

36
Q

What are examples of harm-reduction strategies?

A

needle exchange programs; giving heroin addicts an addictive but less debilitating drug, such as methadone