Unit 5

Question 1

Give examples of the overuse of legal drugs in American society and the

Answer 1

Psychotropic drugs- useful for treating specific diseases

Question 2

Addiction

Answer 2

progressive chronic condition characterized by compulsion, loss of control, continued drug use despite adverse consequences, and distortions in normal thinkings

Question 3

Stimulants

Answer 3

Increased mental arousal and physical energy A state of euphoria

Question 4

Depressants

Answer 4

Reduce the level of arousal, motor activity, and awareness of environment ; Increase drowsiness and sedation

Question 5

Marijuana

Answer 5

euphoria, altered perception fo time & space

Question 6

Hallucinogens

Answer 6

Alter perception, thought, mood, sensation, and experience

Question 7

PCP

Answer 7

can be a stimulant, a depressant, or a hallucinogen

Question 8

Discuss the effects of smoke on nonsmokers, including children

Answer 8

Spontaneous abortion, death amongst newborns, SIDS, low-birthweight babies, bronchitis and respiratory tract infection

Question 9

Understand the CAGE questionnaire

Answer 9

Cut down Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener

Question 10

Describe the stages of alcoholism

Answer 10

Prealcoholic stage—Drinking to relieve tensions and stress
Warning phase—Increased tolerance, more preoccupation with drinking
Crucial phase—Loss of control of consumption and rationalizations for drinking behavior
Chronic phase—Alcoholic is completely dependent on alcohol and drinking consumes all aspects of the alcoholic’s life