Chapter 4

Question 1

cocaine?

Answer 1

an extremely potent and dependence-
producing stimulant drug derived from the coca leaf

Question 2

formication?

Answer 2

hallucinatory behavior produced by chronic cocaine or amphetamine abuse, in which the
individual feels insects or snakes crawling either over or under the skin

Question 3

cocaine psychosis?

Answer 3

a set of symptoms, including hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thinking, produced by chronic use of cocaine

Question 4

kindling effect?

Answer 4

a phenomenon in the brain that produces a heightened sensitivity to repeated
administrations of some drugs, such as cocaine.This heightened sensitivity is the opposite of the phenomenon of tolerance

Question 5

cocaine hydrochloride?

Answer 5

the form of cocaine that is inhaled (snorted) or injected into the bloodstream

Question 6

free-base cocaine?

Answer 6

a smokable form of cocaine

Question 7

crack cocaine?

Answer 7

a smokable form of cocaine

Question 8

d-amphetamine?

Answer 8

Shortened name for dextroamphet-
amine, a potent form of amphetamine marketed under the brand name Dexedrine

Question 9

methamphetamine?

Answer 9

a type of amphetamine once marketed under the brand name Methedrine. Meth amphetamine abusers refer to it as meth, speed, or crank

Question 10

amphetamine?

Answer 10

a family of ephedrine based stimulant drugs

Question 11

amphetamine psychosis?

Answer 11

A set of symptoms, including hallucinations, paranoia, and disordered thinking, resulting from high doses of amphetamines

Question 12

ice?

Answer 12

a smokable form of methamphetamine hydro-
chloride. It is often referred to as crystal meth because of its quartz-like appearance

Question 13

ADHD?

Answer 13

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; a
behavioral disorder characterized by increased motor activity and reduced attention span