Exam 1

Question 1

Pharmocology

Answer 1

the study of drugs; chemical substance’s effect on the body

Question 2

Psychopharmocology

Answer 2

effects of drugs on behavior

Question 3

drugs

Answer 3

chemical substance that alters biological structure but is not needed to survive.

Question 4

psychoactive drugs

Answer 4

act on central nervous system and alter brain chemistry

Question 5

drugs of abuse

Answer 5

psychoactive drugs that are taken for their altering effect and are for non-medical use

Question 6

Illicit drugs

Answer 6

illegal to poses and use

Question 7

addiction

Answer 7

chronic relapsing disorder

Question 8

what symptoms show addiction

Answer 8

Compulsive seeking-irresistible need for drug; Struggle to control use; Use despite negative consequences
-May show physical dependence, but not necessary for addiction

Question 9

dependence

Answer 9

body adapts to drug

Question 10

tolerance

Answer 10

need more drug to feel same effect

Question 11

withdraw

Answer 11

gives opposite effect of drug

Question 12

how are drugs classified

Answer 12

chemical structure, addictive liability, DEA schedule (I-V), and common physiological behaviors/cognitive effects

Question 13

the classifications

Answer 13

stimulants, depressants, marijuana, opioids, psychotherapeutics, hallucinogens, Nicotine

Question 14

drugs in depressant classification

Answer 14

alcohol, benzodiazepines, other sedatives, sleeping pills, inhalants

Question 15

drugs in opioid classification

Answer 15

Morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone

Question 16

drugs in nicotine classification

Answer 16

just nicotine

Question 17

drugs in stimulants classification

Answer 17

cocaine, amphetamine, caffeine

Question 18

drugs in psychotherapeutics classification

Answer 18

cymbalta, abilify

Question 19

drugs in Hallucinogens classification

Answer 19

psilocybin, LSD, Ayahuasca

Question 20

drugs in Marijuana classification

Answer 20

just marijuana

Question 21

what do stimulants do

Answer 21

increase alertness and wakefulness, CNS activity, Mood, physiological arousal (sweating, heart rate increased, pupils dilate)

Question 22

what do depressants do

Answer 22

CNS activity
Pleasure, Anxiolysis, Disinhibition, Recklessness, Decrease motor activity,
Memory loss, Incoordination/drowsiness, Loss of consciousness

Question 23

what do opioids do

Answer 23

CNS activity
Analgesia- pain relievers
Euphoria; Altered consciousness
Dulling senses/mental clouding
Respiratory depression

Question 24

what does hallucinogens do

Answer 24

Alterations to perceptions
Vivid imagery
Synesthesia-blending of senses; see sound
Alterations to mood
Dream like state
Physiological arousal
Pupils large
heart rate up

Question 25

what can nicotine do

Answer 25

nicotine can be both a stimulant and depressant

Question 26

what does marijuana do

Answer 26

it can be a depressant, stimulant, and psychedelic

Question 27

what is the most commonly used substance

Answer 27

alcohol

Question 28

what is true about drug use and people with mental illness

Answer 28

Illicit drug use, Cannabis, opioid use, alcohol, and tobacco use are all more common in people with mental illness

Question 29

What proportion of Americans meet the criteria for a substance use disorder?

Answer 29

17% of the population

Question 30

how common is polysubstance use

Answer 30

very common

Question 31

how does substance abuse differ between men and women

Answer 31

men are more common to have a substance use disorder

Question 32

how many drug users get treatment

Answer 32

about a quarter of the drug users who need treatment get it

Question 33

abuse

Answer 33

drug use (potentially) leading to problems for the user; abuse does not mean addiction