Drugs and behavior Chapter 2

Question 1

laissez- fair

Answer 1

hands off approach to governement

Question 2

toxic

Answer 2

poisonous, dangerous

Question 3

behavioral toxicity

Answer 3

toxicity resulting from behavioral effects of a drug

Question 4

accute

Answer 4

referring to drugs, the short term effects of a single dose

Question 5

chronic

Answer 5

referring to drugs, the long-term effects from repeated drug use

Question 6

drug recognition expert

Answer 6

a police officer trained to examine intoxicated individuals to determine which of several classes of drug causes the intoxication

Question 7

DAWN

Answer 7

Drug Abuse Warning Network. System for collecting data on drug- related deaths or emergency room visits

Question 8

HIV

Answer 8

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 9

AIDS

Answer 9

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 10

bath salts

Answer 10

mephedrone or a related stimulant aged as a bath salts but intended for use as a psychoactive drug

Question 11

tolerance

Answer 11

reduced effect of a drug after repeated use

Question 12

withdrawal syndrome

Answer 12

a consistent set of symptoms that appears after discontinuing use of a drug

Question 13

physical dependence

Answer 13

drug dependence defined by the presence of a withdrawal syndrome, implying that the body has become adapted to the drug’s presence

Question 14

psychological dependence

Answer 14

behavioral dependence; indicated by high rate of drug use, craving for the drug, and a tendency to relapse after stopping use

Question 15

catheders

Answer 15

plastic or other tubing implanted into the body

Question 16

Alcoholics Anonymous

Answer 16

a worldwide organization of self-help group based on alcoholics helping each other achieve and maintain stability

Question 17

biopsychosocial

Answer 17

a theory or perspective that relies on the interaction of biological, individual psychological, and social varibles