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Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?


A) Paranoia and hallucinations can occur.
B) Tolerance develops rapidly.
C) Psychological dependence can occur with even occasional use.
D) Marijuana is free of carcinogens.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?


A) A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol.
B) The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet known.
C) Alcohol use and aggressive behavior are negatively correlated.
D) Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in the brain cells, the effects of ________ are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.


A) opiates
B) tranquilizers
C) alcohol
D) marijuana

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Intermittent explosive disorder is usually associated with type of course?


A) Episodic
B) Cyclic
C) Chronic
D) Insidious

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Use of testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because


A) the "high" produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs.
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance.
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids.
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Steven had been "hooked" for a while before he decided to "go clean." Within 6 to 12 hours, he started to experience excessive yawning, nausea and vomiting, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, and insomnia. His behavior disrupted his work and social relationships. These symptoms persisted for three days. After a week, he felt better. Steven is probably withdrawing from


A) alcohol.
B) cocaine.
C) heroin.
D) LSD.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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The brain's own version of THC is a neurochemical called


A) endorphin.
B) cannabinoid.
C) encephalin.
D) anandamide.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Kleptomania seems to be highly comorbid with which type of disorders?


A) Mood
B) Obsessive-compulsive
C) Personality
D) All of these are correct

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT that


A) inhalant use is most commonly observed among college students.
B) symptoms of inhalant use include slurred speech, dizziness, and euphoria.
C) long-term inhalant use can damage bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver, and the brain.
D) use of inhalants can cause users to be antisocial and aggressive.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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An impulse-control disorder involving the recurrent failure to resist urges to steal things for neither personal nor monetary value is called


A) pyromania.
B) kleptomania.
C) trichotillomania.
D) erotomania.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Ecstasy is a pressed pill; ___________ is a purified powder in capsules.


A) "Mary Jane"
B) "Lucy"
C) "Molly"
D) "Angel"

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Substances that distort sensory experiences, feelings, and perceptions are known as


A) opiates.
B) hallucinogens.
C) "roofies."
D) "benzos."

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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In the impulse-control disorders, the individual feels ________ prior to carrying out the act.


A) relaxed and calm
B) tense and sometimes aroused
C) spaced out
D) angry and aggressive

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of


A) how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance.
B) whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.
C) the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction.
D) which drug is used and how much of it is consumed in one episode.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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In the alcoholism treatment field, the notion of teaching people ______________ is extremely ____________.


A) aversive techniques; ineffective
B) abstinence strategies; effective
C) controlled drinking; controversial
D) self-hypnotic techniques; effective

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Aversive treatments are prescribed to


A) cause the abused substances to taste bitter.
B) make ingesting the abused substances extremely unpleasant.
C) make people allergic to the abused substances.
D) increase the pleasurable feelings that are associated with alcohol.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Many drugs provide escape from physical pain, from stress, or from panic and anxiety. This phenomenon has been explored under a number of different names, including all of the following EXCEPT


A) self-medication.
B) tension reduction.
C) negative affect.
D) withdrawal escapism.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs. Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

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According to the text, the overdose of which of the following drugs is a common means of suicide?


A) Benzodiazepines
B) Barbiturates
C) Stimulants
D) Hallucinogens

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90% of Americans, is


A) nicotine.
B) caffeine.
C) marijuana.
D) opium.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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