Chp 37

Question 0

The American medicine defines addiction as?

Answer 0

We use despite physical, psychological and social harm

Question 1

Drug abuse is defined as?

Answer 1

Using a drug in a fashion inconsistent with medical or social norms

Question 2

Tolerance is

Answer 2

Regular drug use and can be defined as a state in which a particular dose elicits a lesser response then it did with initial use

Question 3

Withdrawal syndrome is?

Answer 3

A state in which an abstinence syndrome will occur if the drug use is discontinued. ( hypertension, tachycardia, hyperthermia)

Question 4

What are two ways in which reinforcement by drugs can occur?

Answer 4

Pleasure and reduce intensity of unpleasant experiences

Question 5

Psychological dependence is?

Answer 5

Intense subjective need for a psychoactive drug ( drug addiction)

Question 6

The major transmitter involved in the reward circuit response is

Answer 6

Dopamine

Question 7

Schedule 3 and 4 drugs may be refilled up to how many times?

Answer 7

5

Question 8

What happens to the reward circuit after awhile?

Answer 8

It gets dull

Question 9

Alcohol can cause?

Answer 9

Chronic relaxing condition

Question 10

Marijuana causes what effect?

Answer 10

Lethargy