Substance Related Disorders

Question 1

Ingestion of these substances in high doses can be lethal especially when mixed with alcohol

Answer 1

Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder

Question 2

These drugs are used to relax the CNS or slow down body processes.Temporarily ease tension and induce sleep

Answer 2

Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder

Question 3

Over dose may include slurred speech, drowsiness, drunken appearance, staggering gait, quick temper, quarrelsome disposition and death

Answer 3

Sedative-hypnotic, or anxiolytic-related disorder

Question 4

are use for committing suicide and the most difficult disorder to cure

Answer 4

Barbiturates

Question 5

can cause severe discomfort, accompanied by tonic-clonic convulsions, mental confusion, psychotic delirium, hallucination, fever, exhaustion and death

Answer 5

Withdrawal from sedatives disorders

Question 6

Street names for sedatives

Answer 6

blues”, “rainbows”,” yellow jackets”, “downers

Question 7

Morphine , Demerol, dilaudid , codeine, heroine

Answer 7

Opioid-related disorders

Question 8

Chronic abuse results in tolerance, physical dependence, habituation, and addiction

Answer 8

Opioid-related disorders

Question 9

Psychologically, addicts show a similarity to alcoholics in some aspects of their personality; they are emotionally immature, dependent, hostile, and aggressive, and they take drugs to relieve inner tensions

Answer 9

Opioid-related disorders

Question 10

sometimes differ from alcoholics in that the former handle their feelings passively, by avoidance rather than by acting out; choosing drugs seems to suppress these inner tensions

Answer 10

Opioid-related disorders

Question 11

Availability (abuse may begin following surgery or illness), curiosity, and peer pressure play roles in the use of this, social factors, such as urban and rural differences

Answer 11

Opioid-related disorders

Question 12

Stimulating effect upon the user. When these drugs are chronically and compulsively abused, they result in tolerance and habituation.

Answer 12

Amphetamines and cocaine

Question 13

is the most addictive drug known to man

Answer 13

Cocaine

Question 14

When the drug is withdrawn, general fatigue and depression occur, along with changes in sleep EEG pattern

Answer 14

Amphetamines and cocaine

Question 15

Chronic use can cause toxic psychosis, characterized by vivid hallucinations and persecutory delusions.

Answer 15

Amphetamines and cocaine

Question 16

Used by overweight and depress individuals

Answer 16

Amphetamines and cocaine

Question 17

is the most widely used illegal drug

Answer 17

Marijuana

Question 18

Most Marijuana users are from – year age range

Answer 18

18-25

Question 19

Marijuana is a common plant with a biologic name of

Answer 19

Cannabis sativa

Question 20

It acts as a stimulant or depressant and is often considered to be a mild hallucinogen with some sedative properties

Answer 20

Marijuana

Question 21

Persons who abused marijuana usually smoke it in pipe or as a rolled cigarette (joint)

Answer 21

Cannabis related disorders

Question 22

Quick action of marijuana is about — and the effect is about —

Answer 22

15 minutes, 2-4 hours

Question 23

Not physically addicting but it may lead to psychological dependence

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Cannabis related disorders

Question 24

General physiologic symptoms: increased appetite, lowered body temperature, depression, drowsiness, unsteady gait, inability to think clearly, excitement, reduced coordination and reflexes and impaired judgmen

Answer 24

Cannabis related disorders

Question 25

They are referred to as ‘mind benders’ or psychedelic drugs affecting the mind causing changes in perception and consciousness.

Answer 25

Hallucinogen- and phencyclidine-related disorders

Question 26

Effects are similar to marijuana but stronger in their effect in the body

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Hallucinogen- and phencyclidine-related disorders

Question 27

These are chemicals that give off fumes or vapors and, when inhaled, produce symptoms similar to intoxication

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Inhalant- related disorders

Question 28

When inhaled may produce confusion, excitement or hallucinations

Answer 28

Inhalant- related disorders

Question 29

These may also cause temporary blindness and damage to the lungs, brain and liver. Can produce physical/psychological dependence

Answer 29

Inhalant- related disorders

Question 30

comes in variety of sources such as coffee, soda, tea, OTC analgesics and cold remedies, stimulants, and weight loss aids

Answer 30

Caffeine

Question 31

Some individuals may display dependence, tolerance and withdrawal when consuming large amounts

Answer 31

Caffeine-and-nicotine-related disorders

Question 32

the active ingredients in tobacco, is a stimulant that elevate one’s blood pressure and increases one’s heartbeat

Answer 32

Nicotine