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    "Opioid" is another word for "_____". opiate

    18.2% of unemployed persons report ________ drug use compared to only 7.9% of those withfull time jobs and 10.7% of part time employees. illicit

    95% pure alcohol is called _____________ spirits grain neutral

    ___ involves using electric shock to induce convulsions in mental patients.ECT -Electroconvulsive therapy

    ___ is normally ineffective when taken orally and is usually snorted, smoked, or taken byinjection. DMT

    ___ is sometimes known as angel dust. PCP

    ___ was originally used as a surgical anesthetic and has hallucinogenic effects different from

    LSD and mescaline (peyote cactus). PCP

    ____, also known as Ecstasy, produces both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. MDMA

    ____-acting barbiturates or benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to prevent Alcoholwithdrawal symptoms. Long

    _____ _______ studied cocaine for its potential as a treatment for a variety of ailments includingdepression and morphine dependence. Sigmund Freud

    _____ drug use refers to using a drug with a specific functional purpose--not for recreation

    Instrumental

    ______ causing chemicals contained in tobacco are called nitrosamines. Cancer

    ______ cocaine is not water soluble but can be converted to a water soluble cocaine salt if it isdissolved in citric acid ( for example, vinegar or lemon juice). Crack

    ______ factors refer to how the drug actually affects the body. Pharmacological

    ______ is an antipsychotic medication used for treating psychotic disorders including Tourette'ssyndrome. Haldol

    ______ is the brand name for naloxone. Narcan

    _______ % of all US deaths are tobacco-related. 20

    _______ drugs are illegal to own or use. Some examples are cocaine, LSD and marijuana.Illicit

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    _______ is absorbed most quickly through smoking and intravenous injection. Cocaine

    _______ is drinkable, is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages, and is also known asgrain alcohol. Ethanol

    _______ professionals and their staff are the most likely to abuse nitrous oxide. Medical

    _______ withdrawal often lacks the severe physical symptoms that occur with heroin or alcoholwithdrawal. Cocaine

    ________ _______ is another term for alcohol withdrawal symptoms, especially fever, tremblingand hallucinations. Delirium tremens

    ________ _________ is the biological name for marijuana. Cannabis sativa

    ________ antipsychotics are effective at reducing both the positive and negative symptoms of

    schizophrenia. Atypical

    ________ brought tobacco to Europe after his voyage to the Americas. Columbus

    ________ can be found in many over-the-counter drugs. Caffeine

    ________ drugs are developed to eliminate the illegality of a drug by modifying a drug into anew compound. Designer

    ________ is a drug used for treating alcoholics. It makes them extremely sick if they drink evena small amount of alcohol. Antabuse

    ________ is a substance that is responsible for more adverse health consequences and death thanany other. Nicotine

    ________ is used primarily in conjunction with surgical anesthesia and is approximately ahundred times as potent as morphine.Fentanyl

    ________ symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech andbehavior. Positive

    ________ the proof number is the percentage of alcohol by volume. one half

    ________, benzodiazepines and opioid narcotics are also used for this purpose. Alcohol

    ________, tobacco and marijuana are commonly called gateway drugs. Alcohol

    _________ ________ occurs after using a nasal spray regularly for longer than the recommendedperiod. Congestion rebound

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    _________ are the oldest stimulants known. They are found in tea, coffee, soft drinks andchocolate. Xanthines

    _________ drugs produce wakefulness and a sense of energy and well-being. Stimulant

    _________ is a neurotransmitter associated with aggression and regulation of body weight.Serotonin

    _________ is an effective antipsychotic drug with the unfortunate side effect of inhibiting whiteblood cell production. Clozapine

    _________ is often referred to as the brain's major excitatory neurotransmitter. Glutamate

    __________ is the generic name for THC in capsule form and is approved by the FDA forstimulating appetite in AIDS patients. Dronabinol

    ___________ and Chondroitin are both herbal dietary supplements that contribute to jointstrength and are used to used to relieve the discomfort of arthritis. Glucosamine

    ___________ disease is a degenerative neurological disease involving damage to dopamineneurons. Parkinson's

    ___________ is a precancerous lesion caused by chewing tobacco. Leukoplakia

    ___________ is considered the fifth and final stage of drug addiction. Withdrawal

    ____________ drugs are drug compounds (substances) that affect the central nervous system and

    alter consciousness and/or perceptions. Psychoactive

    ____________ is the process by which sugar is converted into alcohol through the biochemicalaction of yeast. Fermentation

    _____________ are drugs which cause hallucinations. They alter the way a user perceives realityand can affect emotions. Hallucinogens

    _____________ classified as Phantastica are not very toxic and allow the user to remain incommunication with the present world. Hallucinogens

    _____________ Syndrome is a collection of physical and behavioral abnormalities that seems tobe caused by the presence of alcohol during development of the fetus. Fetal Alcohol

    ______________ and antipsychotics are two groups of drugs used to treat the symptomsassociated with psychosis. Phenothiazines

    ______________ and antipsychotics are two groups of drugs used to treat the symptomsassociated with psychosis.

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    The _________ policy of the FDA concerns taking some prescription medications and removingthe prescription requirement and making the drug available via OTC. switching

    ______________ are significantly better than placebo treatments in reducing psychoticbehaviors. Phenothiazines

    ______________ are unhealthy because they interfere with REM sleep. Sleeping pills

    ______________ do not cure mental illnesses but they do control the symptoms sufficiently topermit patients to live and work in society. Antipsychotics

    _______________ and Ritalin are two drugs commonly used to treat ADHD.Methylphenidate

    _______________ are the most widely prescribed types Sedative-Hypnotics.Benzodiazepines

    _______________ is a highly addictive stimulant that is cheaper and much longer lasting thancocaine. Methamphetamine

    _________________ are commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines

    __________________ is the most serious side effect of long term antipsychotic drug treatment.Tardive dyskinesia

    ___________________ are not regulated as OTC drugs. They don't have to be shown to beeffective, and the amount of supposed active ingredient varies extensively.Dietary supplements

    ___________________ syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems that occur in a newborn whowas exposed to addictive, illegal or prescription drugs while in the mother's womb.

    Neonatal abstinence

    A _______ drug is capable of passing the blood-brain barrier and influencing the brain's activity.psychoactive

    A ________ book written in 2737 BC by Chinese emperor Shen Nung contains the earliest

    reference to Cannabis.pharmacy

    A BAC of 0.05 results in lowered alertness and a BAC of ____ results in death (lethal dose).0.4

    A common lung disease caused by smoking is _________. emphysema

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    A drug is categorized as Schedule _ if it has a low potential for abuse, a currently acceptedmedical use in treatment in the United States, and its abuse may lead to limited physical orpsychological dependence. V

    A drug is FDA approved for OTC (Over the Counter) sales only after an advisory panel agrees it

    can be used safely when following the __________ on the label. directions

    A key belief of Alcoholics Anonymous is that alcohol dependence is an _________, progressivedisease characterized by a loss of control over drinking. incurable

    A person suffering from ________________ will exhibit symptoms of both depression andmania. bipolar disorder

    A person under the influence of CNS depressants will appear drunk. Intoxicating effects includedrowsiness, slurred speech, and ___________. staggering

    A person who has narcolepsy falls ______ as often as 50 times a day. asleep

    A recent study indicated that persons aged 26 to __ were most likely to have used marijuanasometime during their life. 34

    A single shot of heroin lasts ___ hours. 4-6

    A situation where repeated administration of the same dose of a drug results in gradually___________ effects is called tolerance. diminishing

    A substance that has less potential for abuse than the drugs or other substances in schedules I and

    II, has a currently accepted medical use in the US, and whose abuse may lead to moderate or lowphysical dependence or high psychological dependence is listed under Schedule ___. III

    A typical progression of drug use starts with ___________ and alcohol, and then marijuanabefore moving on to the stronger drugs, which is why these drugs are often called "gateway"drugs. cigarettes

    According to a 1997 report, alcohol is involved in more than ___ thousand deaths in the US eachyear. 100

    According to a recent study, men and women from ______ backgrounds are more likely to

    smoke and less likely to quit the habit. poorer

    According to a recent survey, __% of Americans have used marijuana in their lifetime. 41

    According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the typical narcotic habit costs $100 per ___.day

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    Acne and baldness in men, decreased breast size and facial hair in women are some of the sideeffects associated with ________________ use. anabolic steroid

    Adopted sons whose __________ fathers were alcohol dependent have a much greater thanaverage chance of becoming alcohol dependent than adopted sons of non-alcoholic fathers.

    biological

    Advertising restrictions, smoke-free indoor air, _____ on tobacco products and limiting youthaccess to tobacco are all examples of tobacco control laws. taxes

    After a patient receives their first dose of lithium it takes at least __ days to see results. 10

    Age ___ and older showed sharp drop in use. 26

    Alcohol ______, is the tendency for someone under the influence of alcohol to focus on the hereand now and to pay less attention to long term consequences. myopia

    Alcohol dependence as a disease is also known as disease model of alcohol dependence and thisconcept did not become really popular until ______________________ began to have a majorinfluence in the 1940s and 1950s Alcoholics Anonymous

    Alcohol is the drug most often associated with _______ crimes; in many cases, it is present inboth the assailant and the victim. violent

    Alcohol is the second leading substance abuse related cause of premature death amongAmericans (________ is first). tobacco

    Alcohol withdrawal seizures may occur 6 to __ hours after the last drink. 48

    Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are more severe and more likely to cause death than withdrawalfrom _______.heroin

    Alcohol, barbiturates, inhalants, and sleeping pills and sedatives are all ___________.depressants

    Alcohol, cigarettes, and _________ are called gateway drugs because their use is often believedto lead to the use of other stronger drugs. marijuana

    Alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic _________, and cirrhosis are all liver disorders associated withheavy use of alcohol. hepatitis

    Alcoholics, who experience mild to _________ alcohol withdrawal symptoms, can usually betreated on an outpatient basis by a healthcare professional. moderate

    All reinforcing drugs (drugs that reinforce their use) stimulate dopamine neurons in the__________ system. mesolimbic

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    Almost ___ % of 8th graders have abused an inhalant sometime in their life. 20

    Almost all alcoholics suffering from withdrawal symptoms (about __%) can be treated inoutpatient programs. 95

    Almost all of the ______________ and other conventional antipsychotics producepseudoparkinsonism. phenothiazines

    Also known as narcotics, _______ are a group of analgesic drugs that cause a dreamlike state;high doses can induce sleep. opioids

    Also known as synthetic drugs or synthetic ________, these are designed to get around existingdrug laws. Often they involve modifying the molecular structure of an existing drug. Ecstasy isan example of a designer drug (today it's illegal and is an illicit drug). opioids

    Although they were originally called _____________, antipsychotics are drugs used to treat

    psychosis without producing drowsiness. tranquilizers

    American _______ / Alaska Natives are the racial ethnic group that report the highest illicit druguse for the past month. Indians

    Amnesiac and anesthesia effects are common among hypnotics when used in _____ doses.high

    Amphetamine abusers often use ___________, such as barbiturates to counteract the hyperactivefeelings associated with high doses of amphetamines. depressants

    Amphetamines can be taken orally, intravenously or by _______. smoking

    An increase in the heart rate and reddening of the ____ are the two most consistent physiologicaleffects of smoking marijuana.eyes

    An interesting effect of LSD use is that of ___________, a "mixing of senses." synesthesia

    An irregular _____ _____ is called arrhythmia. heart beat

    Anabolic steroids are _________ drugs designed to build muscle mass while minimizingmasculinizing effects attributed to testosterone. synthetic

    Anabolic steroids build muscle mass by stimulating the conversion of _________ into tissue.nutrients

    Another principal factor that affects drug use is __________. contextual

    Another way of saying placebo effect is ___________ effect. nonspecific

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    Another word for _________ is painkiller. analgesic

    Another word for ____________ is euphorigenic. intoxicating

    Another word for ____________ is psychedelic. hallucinogen

    Antipsychotic drugs are grouped into two categories--conventional antipsychotics and ________antipsychotics.atypical

    any substance that modifies mind or body function by distorting enhancing, or inhibiting themdrug

    Approximately 20 years ago, heroin was replaced by _______ as the most abused illicit drug inthe US (other than marijuana). cocaine

    Approximately _% of alcoholics, who experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms, must be treated

    in a hospital or in an alcohol rehabilitation facility that specializes in detoxification. 5

    Approximately __% of people who use marijuana become addicted to it. 10

    Aspirin is one of the most popular OTC drugs in the US. It is used for its analgesic, anti-____________and antipyretic effects. inflammatory

    At first, tobacco was almost universally accepted as a ________. medicine

    BAC level in an individual is influenced by drinkers body type, food in the stomach,concentration of alcohol, and ____ of consumption. rate

    Because _______ is lipid soluble, it is easily absorbed by the liver, heart, brain, lungs andreproductive organs. toluene

    Because drug use can be found in all parts of society regardless of income, education,occupation, social class, and age, it is called an ________ ________ affliction. equalopportunity

    Because heroin is more _______ ________, it is more potent and faster acting than morphineeven though the effects of the two substances are identical. lipid soluble

    Because inhalants are so readily _________, they present a special problem for prevention.available

    Because of cross tolerance, methadone is effective at reducing the severity and delayingsymptoms associated with heroin withdrawal. Methadone is a __________ opioid.synthetic

    Because their effect varies depending on the dose, CNS depressants are said to be _____________. dose dependent

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    Beer is created by adding ______ malt to cereal grains. barley

    Benzodiazepines are classified by their ________ of action.duration

    Both barbiturates and _______________ affect the neurotransmitter GABA.

    benzodiazepines

    Both tricyclics and MAO inhibitors interfere with the reuptake of the neurotransmitters______________, dopamine, and serotonin. norepinephrine

    Bupropion is an ________________ used to reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms.antidepressant

    By the 1850s, the temperance movement supported not only a ban on distilled spirits but also aban on all __________ beverages. alcoholic

    Caffeine is the world's most popular drug and frequently used _________. stimulant

    Cannabis (marijuana), Anabolic Steroids, Inhalants/Organic Solvents and narcotics are alsofound to be among the most ________ abused drugs. commonly

    Cannabis addiction is ______ harmful than addiction to tobacco, prescription drugs or alcohol.less

    Cannabis sativa originated in Asia but now grows worldwide. _____ ____ is made from thefibers of this plant. hemp rope

    Cannabis was declared illegal in the US in the year ____. 1937

    Cannabis withdrawal syndrome (is or is not) listed in the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV). Is Not

    Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition that occurs during ________ ________ ________ syndrome(SSDS) sudden sniffing death

    Cause of death with opioid overdose is usually suppressed __________. breathing

    Chemicals in the brain that produce effects similar to morphine and other opium derived drugs

    are called __________. endorphines

    Cirrhosis is a _____ disease which results from alcohol abuse and is the seventh leading cause ofdeath in the U.S.. liver

    Clonidine can be administered by a _____________ ______, which gradually releases the drugover a seven day period. transdermal patch

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    Clonidine is an opioide agonist drug (similar to methadone) used in heroin ______________.detoxification

    Clove cigarettes contain ___% more tobacco as well as more tar and nicotine than regularcigarettes. 60

    CNS ___________ that cause drowsiness and promote sleep are called hypnotics. depressants

    CNS ___________, including barbiturates, inhalants and benzodiazepines all have effects similarto alcohol. depressants

    CNS depressants include: alcohol, ______________, opioids, benzodiazepines and barbiturates.antihistamines

    CNS depressants that promote relaxation and relieve anxiety are called _________.sedatives

    Cocaine ___ (Hydrochloride) is water soluble and can easily be injected intravenously. HCL

    Cocaine is a ___________ controlled substance. Schedule II

    Cocaine is absorbed so well into ________ __________ that it remains in use for surgery in thenasal, laryngeal, and esophageal regions. mucous membranes

    Cocaine is derived from the ____ plant. coca

    Cocaine is used for _________ ___________ and vasoconstriction for surgery of the mouth,

    nose, and throat. topical anesthesia

    College _________ had the lowest rate of current use of illicit drugs. graduates

    Columbus was presented tobacco by natives of ____ __________ in 1492 and he brought it withhim back to Spain. San Salvador

    Common opioids include morphine, codeine, _____ and methadone. heroin

    Commonly called "_______ _____", nitrous oxide is a gaseous anesthetic first used in the early1800s in medicine and surgery. laughing gas

    Considerable evidence supports the idea that some degree of vulnerability to alcohol dependencemight be _________. inherited

    Contextual factors refer to how physical ______________ affect drug use; i.e. being at home vs.being in a rock concert or in a dance club. surroundings

    Crack is also known as "_____". rock

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    Crack is obtained by mixing cocaine with simple _________ chemicals, including baking sodaand water, and then drying it--resulting in a lump of smokable cocaine. household

    Cronic malnutrition causes _______ damage. tissue

    Cross tolerance exists between LSD, mescaline and __________. psilocybin

    Current medical applications for cocaine are as a local __________ for ear, nose, and throatprocedures. anesthetic

    CYP450 enzymes ______ toxic chemicals once they are eaten. eliminate

    Damage to the neurotransmitter _____________ is associated with Alzheimer's disease.acetylcholine

    Depressants _________ the rate of various vital physiological activities, especially those of the

    central nervous system. decrease

    Despite popular belief to the contrary, heroin is not __________ addictive. instantly

    Diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine and promethazine are examples of OTC and prescription______________ used as CNS depressants. antihistamines

    Dopamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, GABA, glutamate, and endorphins are all_________________ associated with the actions of the psychoactive drugs.

    neurotransmitters

    Drug _____ is to use a drug in a situation, manner or amount that it causes social, psychological,physical or occupational problems. abuse

    Drug ____________ occur when a drug enhances or inhibits the effect of another drug.interactions

    Drug assistance programs for drug-dependent employees are called _________. EmployeeAssitance Programs

    Drug dependence is made up of both ________ and psychological factors. Physical

    drug detoxification often relies upon ___________ substitution

    Drug induced respiratory depression is also called _______________ and is a common type ofdrug overdose death. hypoventilation

    Drug misuse is the inappropriate use of OTC or ____________ medications. prescription

    Drug testing in sports began in the ____s. 1960

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    Drug use can be detected in urine for up to 5 days, in saliva for up to 1 day and in hair samplesfor up to ___ days. 90

    Drugs are more likely to produce psychological dependence if they have a _____ onset. rapid

    Drugs are said to be ______ ________ when tolerance to one reduces the effectiveness of eachof the others. cross tolerant

    Drugs designed to treat _________ _________. are being used as effective mood stabilizers.epileptic seizures

    Drugs include any substances which can impair a person's ability to _______ function in society.safely

    Drugs prescribed to control symptoms associated with ______ problems are calledpsychotherapeutics. mental

    Drugs that block the action of morphine, heroin, or other opioids are called opioid ___________.antagonists

    Drugs used to relieve _______ are called anxiolytics. anxiety

    Drugs which cause a loss of ______ are called Amnesiacs. memory

    Drugs which enhance the sense of touch are called ___________. Entactogens

    Drugs which suppress the appetite are called ___________. anorexiants

    Drugs with a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the US, and declaredunsafe are listed under Schedule _. I

    Drugs with a high potential for abuse, with a currently accepted _______ use in the US, whoseabuse may lead to severe physical or psychological dependence are listed under Schedule II.

    medical

    Drugs with a long half life stay in the body for a very long time without significantly diminishingin strength, for example, ________ ________. blood thinners

    During the 1800s, opium and morphine were the active ingredients found in many American________ ________. patent medicines

    Ecstasy falls under the category of synthetic or _________ drugs. designer

    Employee Assitance Programs or EAPs can also be known as _____ of Assistance programs.cost

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    Ethylene glycol alcohol is poisonous and is a primary ingredient of __________. antifreeze

    Even the newest ______________ drugs are only a little better than placebo. antidepressant

    Examples of damage to the cardiovascular system caused by medical doses of amphetamines

    include increased heart rate, raised _______ _________, and damage to veins and arteries.blood pressure

    Examples of licit drugs, include alcohol, tea, coffee, _______ and over the counter (OTC) drugs.tobacco

    Examples of opioid antagonists are _________, nalorphine and naltrexone.naloxone

    Examples of Schedule I drugs include _______, LSD, and marijuana. heroin

    Examples of Schedule II drugs include ________, opium, and amphetamines. cocaine

    Examples of Schedule III substances include anabolic _________ and GHB. steroids

    Excessive use of caffeine is called _________. caffenism

    Excessive use of either cocaine or amphetamine can result in paranoid psychosis in which theindividual loses touch with reality and experiences auditory ______________. hallucinations

    Family and friends of controlled users are often completely unaware of this person's drug use.Controlled users place ___________ constraints on their drug use, for example never on aworkday, never around children, etc. artificial

    Fast acting drugs are the most likely to produce _____________ dependence. psychological

    FDA approved THC in capsule form is called _______. Marinol

    Federal laws which prohibited the sale of alcohol from 1920 to ____ are called prohibition.1933

    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition affecting children born to alcoholic mothers,characterized by facial deformities, growth deficiency, and ____________________. mentalretardation

    Flashbacks are the recurrence of certain aspects of the drug experience weeks or months after anindividual has taken ___. LSD

    Floaters (chippers) usually don't maintain their own supply of drugs but prefer to use other'sdrugs.

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    Experimenters primarily restrict drug usage to ______________ settings and are motivated bypeer pressure and curiosity. recreational

    Fluoxetine (_______) is safer than tricyclic antidepressants as it is less likely to lead to overdosedeath. Prozac

    For a drug to be ____________, its molecules must be capable of passing through the blood-brain barrier. psychoactive

    For a given class of ___ drug, all the competing brands contain the same few active ingredients.OTC

    For many years, ___________ sleeping pills were the drug of choice for people wishing tocommit suicide. barbiturate

    For some drugs, the dependence is mostly _______________, whereas for others, a user may

    develop a heavy physical dependence on the drug with just a few uses. psychological

    GABA is a very widespread inhibitory neurotransmitter and ________ tends to have widespreadinhibitory effects on neurons in the brain. alcohol

    Gender affects BAC because the average female has a higher proportion of _________ andtherefore, for a given weight has less volume in which to distribute the alcohol. body fat

    Generally _________ refers to the psychological attachment to a drug. addiction

    Generally addiction refers to the ______ attachment to a drug. psychological

    GHB is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid associated with _____ ____. date rape

    GHB is most well-known for its use in substances that disable users and make them vulnerable tosexual assault. _________ is another drug of this type. Rohypnol

    Glaucoma is a leading cause of ______ and its treatment is one of the possible medical uses ofmarijuana. blindness

    Half life refers to how long a drug is ______ in the body. active

    Hashish comes from the concentrated ______. resin

    Hashish is the most ______ cannabis preparation, it's THC level can be as high as 28%. potent

    Headaches, nosebleeds, nausea, drunken appearance and ______ eyes are all signs of inhalantabuse. watery

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    Heart rate and blood pressure are two of the many functions regulated by the _________ nervoussystem. autonomic

    Herbs and _________ were used by early Greeks in Olympic games to enhance theirperformance. mushrooms

    Heroin illegally imported from Mexico is called _____ ____. Black Tar

    Heroin is classified as a schedule __________ drug. Schedule I

    High School ____ had the highest rate of current use of illicit drugs (9%). dropouts

    higher tolerance to heroin also results in higher tolerance to morphine and ________.codeine

    Historically, as _______ use declined, amphetamine use increased. cocaine

    Hormones and _________________ are two types of chemical signals important for maintaininghomeostasis. neurotransmitters

    Ice is a form of methamphetamine that can be ______. smoked

    Ice is also known as "______________". crystal meth

    If all of the following consumed the same amount of alcohol at the same speed, which one wouldhave the highest BAC? (120 pound woman, 135 pound woman, 150 pound man, 170 poundman). 120 pound woman

    illicit drug use, cocaine, marijuana, etc Illegal Recreational Use

    In 1970, the FDA limited the legal use of ____________ to three medical conditions: narcolepsy,ADHD, and short term weight reduction programs. amphetamines

    In a double blind procedure, neither the patient nor the doctor know whether the subject isreceiving a _______ or an experimental drug. placebo

    In a recent study, 65.6% of full time employees reported _______ use within the past month.alcohol

    In a recent survey, __ percent of high-dose marijuana users reported some withdrawal symptomsupon quitting, most commonly nervousness and sleep disturbance. 16

    In addition to vitamins and minerals, the FDA defines dietary supplements as substances such asherbs, extracts of herbs, ___________ and concentrates. amino acids

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    In high doses or if combined with alcohol, barbiturates can stop a person's __________.breathing

    In laboratory studies, the balanced placebo design is used to separate the pharmacological effectsof alcohol from the alcohol __________ effects. expectancy

    In order to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in pharmacologically significant amounts, thedrug must be lipid soluble and have a molecular weight ____ than 400 Daltons. less

    In the 1960s and 1970s an ergogenic drug commonly used by American ________ players wasamphetamines. football

    In the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use, only 1.6 percent of U.S. adults reported ever havingused Heroin in their lifetimes, with 0.1 percent reporting use in the past ____. year

    In the late 1800s the typical ______ user was a middle aged white woman who functioned well

    and was adjusted to her life as a wife and mother. opioid

    In the relief stage, a user experiences satisfaction by _________ from negative feelings such asboredom, anger, stress, fatigue and loneliness. escaping

    In the US, _______ was first used in psychiatry and as a local anesthetic. cocaine

    Ingesting too much caffeine can result in nervousness, irritability, _______________ andinsomnia, etc. muscle spasms

    Inhalant abuse can begin as early as __________. preschool

    Inhalant abuse can cause _______, a state of oxygen deficiency in the body. hypoxia

    Inhalant abuse is usually a problem among children and ___________. adolescents

    Injecting an illegal drug intravenously is called __________. mainlining

    Introduced as a ____ law, the Harrison Narcotic Act (1914) was not meant to be punitive and itmade no reference to users of narcotics. tax

    It is possible to estimate an individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) by knowing their ______,

    gender, and amount of alcohol consumed. weight

    It was also revealed that seventy five percent of the _____________ in major cities are addictedto drugs. prostitutes

    Its believed that antipsychotic drugs work by blocking D2 ________ receptors. dopamine

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    Its believed that both cocaine and amphetamines interact with a number of _________________,including dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. neurotransmitters

    Jimsonweed a potent hallucinogenic plant and is also known as ____ _____. loco weed

    Kava Kava and St John's Wort are both _______ _______, often used to treat mild depression.medicinal herbs

    Kava Kava and St John's Wort are both medicinal herbs, often used to treat mild depression

    Ketamine is sometimes known as "_________", has effects similar to PCP and is commonlyused in veterinary hospitals as an anesthetic. Special K

    King ______ of England wrote a antitobacco pamphlet and he taxed tobacco to attempt to limitits use. James

    Legal _______ drugs, ranked by amount of money spent each year:

    Alcohol ($104 billion)

    Tobacco ($51.9 billion)

    Coffee, Tea and Cocoa ($5.7 billion) social

    Legal instrumental, illegal instrumental, legal recreational and illegal recreational use are the 4types of drug use according to ___________. Erich Goode

    licit drug use, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine Legal Recreational Use

    LSD and other hallucinogens typically do not produce physical __________. dependence

    LSD is a synthetic substance and is the most ______ and notorious of the hallucinogens. potent

    LSD is one of the most potent ____________ drugs.psychoactive

    LSD, PCP and mescaline are _____________. hallucinogens

    Many ________ remedies have been used for anxiety disorder and depression. These include

    Kava Kava (also known as Kava Root) and St John's Wort. natural

    Many _________ drugs act by enhancing GABA inhibition. sedative

    Many drug users are "controlled" users and their drug use is _______ to those around them.unknown

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    Many plant-produced chemicals have effects on the intestines or muscles; others alter ______biochemistry. brain

    MAO inhibitors, tricyclics and selective reuptake inhibitors are three types of ______________drugs. antidepressant

    Marijuana (Cannabis) and hashish are both __________ controlled substances. Schedule I

    Marijuana is known to lower intraocular (within the eye) pressure associated with ________.glaucoma

    Marijuana is the most commonly used ________ drug. illicit

    Marinol is a ____________ controlled substance. Schedule III

    Marinol is used to relieve nausea/vomiting experienced by _______ patients and to help restore

    appetite to AIDS patients. cancer

    MDMA, popularly known as ecstasy, is a drug popular at clubs and "_____" since the 1980s.raves

    Medical science has used opium as a pain reliever and also to treat _________ and dehydrationcaused by dysentery. diarrhea

    Medical uses of _______________ include muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, treatment forconvulsive disorders (epilepsy), alcohol detoxification, and preoperative anesthesia (amnesiac).

    benzodiazepines

    Men are _____ likely to use illicit drugs than women and pregnant women are less likely to usedrugs than women who are not pregnant. more

    Metabolites refer to the substances that are produced or left over when the body metabolizes(_______ ______) the drugs that have been consumed. breaks down

    Methamphetamine is also known as "______". speed

    Methods of drug testing include urine, ____, and saliva. hair

    Methyl alcohol is added to grain alcohol for industrial use to prevent _________. drinking

    Methyl alcohol is made from ____. wood

    Methylphenidate and Ritalin are both ______________. amphetamines

    Millions of marijuana users never go beyond the _______ drugs. gateway

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    Molecules that assist in either the metabolism (breaking down) or synthesis (creation) of anothermolecule are called _______. enzymes

    Most drugs are derived directly or indirectly from ______. plants

    Most heroin users need 3 or 4 injections a ___ to avoid withdrawal.day

    Most illicit _______________ consumed in the United States is produced in small laboratorieswhich might exist for only a few days in a remote area before moving on. methamphetamine

    Most illicit drugs cause an addiction in both the mother and the infant because drugs (cocaine,barbiturates, heroin, etc) pass through the _________ and reach the baby. placenta

    Most of the integration of information, learning and ______ occur in the central nervous system.memory

    Most psychoactive drugs are taken by one of three basic routes: by mouth, _________, orinhalation. injection

    Most psychoactive drugs can be categorized as stimulants, depressants, opioids, hallucinogens,or _________________ agents. psychotherapeutic

    Most studies show that alcohol is involved in about ____ _____ of all suicides. one-third

    Naloxone or __________ is used to reverse the depressed respiration resulting from an opioidoverdose. Nalorphine

    Naltrexone is used to block opioid effects so that a user doesn't feel any of the reinforcing_____________ effects of using an opioid. pleasurable

    National Prohibition of alcohol was successful in _________ alcohol consumption andalcoholrelated problems, but also led to a loss of alcohol taxes and increased law breaking.

    reducing

    Natives of the ______ mountains in Bolivia and Peru today still use coca as their ancestors didthousands of years ago. Andes

    Nicotine _______ are also known as transdermal nicotine systems. patches

    Nicotine affects the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the reward/________ pathwaysof the brain. pleasure

    Nicotine is exceptionally _____ and has been used as an insecticide. toxic

    Nicotine is often thought of as being a mild _________, but it also seems to have some of therelaxant properties of a low dose of a depressant. stimulant

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    Nicotine nasal spray, nicotine inhalers and _________ are smoking cessation aids which requirea doctor's prescription. bupropion

    Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include craving for tobacco, ____________, restlessness, andanxiety. irritability

    Nitrites are sometimes called "________" and come in small vials or tubes. poppers

    Nitrous oxide is used by _________ for light anesthesia and can be found as a propellant inwhipped cream dispensers. dentists

    No prescription is required when purchasing ________________ drugs. over the counter

    Not everyone praised the use of tobacco; many _______ it. opposed

    Occasionally drugs can have ___________ effects--an opposite effect to what is normally

    expected. paradoxica

    One of the most common opioid side effects is ____________. constipation

    One of the most important factors which determine the potency of CNS drugs is the________________ of the molecules. lipid solubility

    Only lipid-soluble substances can pass the _____________ barrier. blood-brain

    Onset of drug effects via inhalation is quite rapid because the capillary walls are very accessiblein the _____, and the drug thus enters the blood quickly. lungs

    Opiates are drugs that contain _____ or one of its derivatives. opium

    Opioid overdose can be diagnosed on the basis of the opioid triad: coma, depressed respiration,and ________ pupils. pinpoint

    Opioids ________ the central nervous system (CNS). depress

    Opioids are also known as _________. narcotics

    Opioids such as morphine and _______ are the drugs most often used for acute pain, such as

    short-term pain after surgery. codeine

    Opium has been used for approximately ____ years for both medical and recreational reasons.6,000

    Oral ingestion can be compared to intranasal administration (snorting) in that it is absorbed muchmore _______ than smoking or IV injection. slowly

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    Originally it was believed that the occurrences of paranoid psychosis in cocaine andamphetamine users was caused by a pre-existing _______ condition or due to sleep deprivation.

    mental

    Originally marketed as a non-habit-forming substitute for codeine, ______ is derived from

    opium and is about three times as potent as morphine. heroin

    Originally, the __________ movement supported the drinking of beer and wine but was stronglyopposed to distilled spirits. temperance

    Other alcohols and oils contained in alcoholic beverages are called _________. congeners

    Over the counter drugs are often simply referred to as ____ drugs. OTC

    Perceived risk refers to the perceived ______________ of using the drug. consequences

    Permanent brain damage, loss of muscle control, damage to the liver, heart, blood, and bonemarrow are all possible consequences of _____ abuse. inhalant

    Pharmacodynamic tolerance occurs when the brain attempts to maintain _____________ byaltering the nervous system's sensitivity. homeostasis

    Pharmacological factors refer to how the drug actually affects the ____. body

    Physical dependence involves the need to continue using the drug to avoid __________symptoms which include sickness and discomfort. withdrawal

    Physical dependence is related to _______________ tolerance. pharmacodynamic

    Physiological effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) include ________ in bodytemperature, heart rate and blood pressure, sweating and dilation of eye pupils. increase

    Poisonous alcohols include methyl, ethylene glycol and _________. isopropyl

    Precursors are the raw materials from which _________________ are made and are foundcirculating in the blood supply and generally in the brain. neurotransmitters

    Prior to 1965, the most common medical use of amphetamines was for the treatment of _______.

    obesity

    Prior to the 1980s, ________ was a popular way to smoke cocaine. It involved extracting cocaineinto a volatile organic solvent, such as ether. freebase

    Prodrugs are inactive in the original form and become active only after they are altered by theliver _______. enzymes

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    Prozac is the brand name for the antidepressant drug __________. It inhibits the reuptake of theneurotransmitter serotonin. fluoxetine

    Psilocybin is the active psychoactive ingredient in _______________. magic mushrooms

    Psychological dependence develops most rapidly when the drug hits the ______ quickly. brain

    Psychological dependence is closely related to the concept of _________ reinforcement, whichstates that if a behavior is reliably followed by a stimulus, it leads to an increase in the behavior.

    positive

    Psychotic behavior resulting from a known ________ cause is called an organic disorder.physical

    Psychotic behavior when there is no known ________ cause refers to functional disorders.phyiscal

    REM sleep is the sleep phase associated with _______. dreams

    Respiratory depression is the most common type of drug _________ death--people simply stopbreathing. overdose

    Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse, no current ________ use in the US and havebeen declared unsafe. medical

    Schedule IV drugs have a slightly higher chance of abuse than the Schedule V drugs. What mostspecifically distinguishes Schedule V drugs from the other schedules is that the drugs are

    regulated but don't require a ______________. prescription

    Several studies have found a lower incidence of _____________ in moderate drinkers than inabstainers heart attacks

    Severe alcoholism often results in ____________ as a result of decreased caloric intake byalcoholics. malnutrition

    Short acting drugs are used as __________ to treat insomnia and long acting drugs are used assedatives to give prolonged relief from anxiety. hypnotics

    Since 1956, the leaf tobacco content in cigarettes has been reduced by approximately __ percent.25

    Small doses of ______________ help narcoleptics stay alert. amphetamines

    Smokers die _____ years earlier than nonsmokers. 13-14

    Smokers often report ________ _____ when they quit smoking. weight gain

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    Smoking during pregnancy is associated with miscarriage, reduced birth weight, differences inbody size and negative effects on physical / ______ development of the child. mental

    Smoking is involved in about ___ percent of deaths from cardiovascular disease. 30

    Smoking tends to inhibit hunger contractions up to ____ ____ one hour

    Social factors refer to things such as _____, family background, subculture, etc. that caninfluence drug use. Cultural factors refer to broader customs and traditions within the society--i.e. in certain cultures, there may be a culture that encourages or promotes the use of alcohol orother substances. peers

    Some alcohol withdrawal symptoms can last for up to several ______. weeks

    Some examples of stimulants include cocaine, ______________, and caffeine. amphetamines

    Some smokers believe that _____ cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes. clove

    Some studies have reported both behavioral improvement and noticeable regrowth of ___________ in long term alcoholics after several months of abstinence. brain tissue

    Specialized nerve endings that recognize neurotransmitter molecules and cause a change in theelectrical activity of the neuron when activated are called _________. receptors

    Stimulants can maintain wakefulness, give a user a sense of increased energy, decrease________ and temporarily elevate the mood.appetite

    Stimulants include cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, caffeine, and ________.nicotine

    Studies have shown that it typically takes at least 2 or 3 ______ for a heroin user to becomeaddicted. months

    Synthetic drugs which result from the altered chemical structures of illicit drugs are called__________________. structural analogs

    taking prescribed or over the counter (OTC) drugs for illness Legal Instrumental Use

    The "cold turkey" method, in which the addict suffers the symptoms of withdrawal until thecravings for the drug are no longer felt, is the most ______ method of heroin detoxification.common

    The 1914 Harrison Act regulated sales of opiates and _______. cocaine

    The 3 groups of inhalants include volatile substances, ___________ and Nitrites. anesthetics

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    The 66 unique chemicals found in cannabis are called ____________. cannabinoids

    The _____ ____ of heroin is 15-30 minutes. half life

    The ______ ______ ______ company was responsible for the smuggling of opium into China

    during the 1800s. British East India

    The ________ the amount needed to get a particular effect, the more potent the drug. smaller

    The __________ of alcohol by the liver occurs at a constant rate that is not much influenced bybody size. metabolism

    The _____________ curve is a graph comparing the size of response to a drug to the amount of adrug taken. dose response

    The active ingredient found in OTC stimulants is ________. caffeine

    The active ingredients for half of the prescriptions filled consist of only ____ drugs. 200

    The addiction rate for tobacco is 20 to 30%, for alcohol the rate is 15%, and for cocaine its __%.20

    The amount of alcohol that can be metabolized by the liver is about 0.25 to 0.30 _______ perhour. ounces

    The amount of drug that must be given to obtain a particular response is called _______.potency

    The antidepressant drug __________ was originally used to treat tuberculosis. Iproniazid

    The autonomic nervous system, also referred to as the ANS, regulates the _____________functions of the body and is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.

    involuntary

    The basic __________ skeleton of an illicit drug is modified to form a new compound. PCP andEcstasy are probably the most well known examples of synthetic drugs. molecular

    The BBB is very tight and excludes the brain uptake of all ______ molecule drugs and greater

    than 98% of small molecule drugs. large

    The blood-brain barrier is a semipermeable structure that protects the brain from potentially______ chemicals circulating in the blood. toxic

    The branch of the _________ system involved in flight or fight reactions is called thesympathetic branch. autonomic

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    The buildup of a drug in the body after multiple doses taken at short intervals is called__________ effect. cumulative

    The caffeine that is taken out of coffee to make it decaffeinated is used mostly in _____ ______.soft drinks

    The category of volatile substances includes adhesives (glues), aerosols (hair spray, spray paint),fuels (gasoline, propane), and office supplies (____ ____ markers). felt tip

    The CNS consists of the brain and _____________. spinal cord

    The combination of amphetamine or cocaine with an opioid narcotic--often heroin--is called a_________. speedball

    The concentration of _______ found in the blood is called the BAC. alcohol

    The DEA is the primary _______ agency responsible for enforcing U.S. drug laws. federal

    The dosage difference between an acceptable level of effectiveness and the lowest _____ dose iscalled the safety margin. toxic

    The dried crushed leaves, flowers, stems and seeds of the cannabis sativa plant is called_______. Marijuana

    The DSM-IV-TR is a manual which provides criteria for classifying mental disorders intohundreds of specific __________ categories.diagnostic

    The effective dose (ED50) for LSD is many __________ of times smaller than that of otherpsychoactive drugs. thousands

    The exact mechanism by which alcohol exerts its effects in the ______ _______ _______ isunknown, but it is believed that its interactions with the GABA receptor are important. centralnervous system

    The FDA restricted amphetamine use to _____ ______ weight reduction programs in 1970.short term

    The first stage of drug addiction is ______. relief

    The forming of a neurotransmitter by the action of _______ on precursors is called synthesis.enzymes

    The four stages of alcohol withdrawal are _______, hallucinations, delusions and seizures.tremors

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    The four ways to administer heroin are sniffing, _______ injection (intramuscular), smoking, andintravenous injection (mainlining). muscle

    The fourth stage of drug addiction is __________. dependency

    The freebase method of smoking cocaine can be very dangerous because the combination of fireand ether fumes is extremely __________. explosive

    The half life of _______ is 60 to 90 minutes.cocaine

    The hallucinogenic effects of psilocybin are similar to those of LSD and __________.mescaline

    The human body strives to maintain its internal environment within a certain range (temperature,blood pressure, etc); this ___________ is called homeostasis. equilibrium

    The idea that alcohol dependence is a _______ goes back at least to the 1700s. disease

    The important Xanthine varieties are caffeine, theophylline, and _____________. theobromine

    The introduction of antipsychotic drugs have caused a dramatic ________ in the population ofmental hospitals. decrease

    The leading cause of death in the US is _____________. Heart Disease

    The legal opioid methadone, is used to treat heroin dependence by reducing severity of__________ symptoms. withdrawal

    The most _________ form of alcohol withdrawal is called delirium tremens and occurs in about5 percent of people who have withdrawal symptoms. dangerous

    The most common active ingredients contained in OTC sleep aids are ______________.antihistamines

    The most common age group to report the most illicit drug use is 18 to __. 25

    The most common antidepressants used today are ____s. SSRI - Selective Serotonin ReuptakeInhibitors

    The most commonly abused types of drugs include _______, tobacco, stimulants, hallucinogensand depressants. alcohol

    The most important drug-metabolizing enzymes found in the liver belong to a group known asthe ______ family of enzymes. CYP450

    The most widely used __________ is alcohol. depressant

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    The most widely used licit social drug is _______. alcohol

    The names of barbiturates all end in __. al

    The Native American Church's use of ______ has been controversial throughout the twentieth

    century. Peyote

    The neurotransmitter ____ is found in most areas of the CNS and exerts generalized inhibitoryfunctions. GABA

    The neurotransmitter that is believed to be important for regulating waking and appetite is______________. norepinephrine

    The opioid antagonist __________ selectively blocks opioid effects, preventing the user fromexperiencing the reinforcing effects of the abused drug (for example, heroin). naltrexone

    The opium plant contains both morphine and _______. codeine

    The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic system stimulates digestion, slows the heart, andhas other effects associated with a _______ physiological state. relaxed

    The part of the brain which controls ___________ is called basal ganglia. muscle tone

    The pharmacological term for alcohol is _______. ethanol

    The predominant style of tobacco use went from pipes to snuff to _______ to cigars to cigarettes.chewing

    The preoccupation phase is characterized by _________ concern about the drug. constant

    The primary active ingredients contained in cough suppressants are ____________ andexpectorants. antitussives

    The primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hashish is ___. THC

    The primary psychoactive ingredient in tobacco is ________. nicotine

    The primary purpose for the creation of the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was

    ___________. drug safety

    The process where the body rids itself of drugs and alcohol is called ______________.detoxification

    The psychoactive ingredient found in the _____________ is mescaline. peyote cactus

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    The psychological effects of LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin can be blocked with ________.chlorpromazine

    The ratio of LD50 to ED50 is one indication of the relative safety of a drug for a particular use oreffect and this is called the ___________ index. theraputic

    The remaining two principal factors affecting drug use are ______ and cultural. social

    The second stage of drug addiction is increased use, in which the user starts to take increasedamounts of the drug. This is followed by _____________, the third stage of drug addiction.

    preoccupation

    The shorter the drug half life, the more __________ it is. addictive

    The somatic system carries sensory information into the CNS and carries ______ (movement)information back out. motor

    The Soviets were the first to use ________ to build up their athletes. steroids

    The SSRI Fluoxetine is the most widely prescribed ______________ drug.antidepressant

    The substitution method of drug detoxification involves _________ the abused substance with anew, less-addicting drug. replacing

    The symptoms for withdrawal from any _________________ is similar to symptoms for alcoholwithdrawal. sedative hypnotic

    The theory that the popularity of marijuana increases when the risk associated with its usedecreases is called _________ _____. perceived risk

    The three components of the nervous system are the central nervous system, the _______ system,and the autonomic system. somatic

    The three types are drug disposition tolerance, behavioral tolerance, and _________________tolerance. pharmacodynamic

    The three types of drug users include: experimenters, compulsive users and ________. floaters

    The three types of names that are applied to drugs are the _______ name, the chemical name,and the brand name. generic

    The time course of a drug's action depends on many things, including how the drug isadministered, how quickly it is ______, and how it is eliminated from the body. absorbed

    The time from the patient receiving their first dose of antipsychotic medication until the firstresult is seen is at least __ days. 10

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    The timing of the onset, duration, and termination of a drug's effect is called the ___________.time course

    The two categories of psychoactive drugs are ______ (legal) and illicit (illegal). licit

    The two main side effects of therapeutic doses of amphetamines are drug abuse and damage tothe ______________ system. cardiovascular

    The two major ________ pathways damaged in Parkinson's disease are acetylcholine and thenigrostriatal pathways. dopamine

    The two ways psychoactive drugs achieve their effect is either by altering availability of the___________ or by acting directly on the receptor. transmitter

    The unemployed are _____ likely to use illicit drugs than those who are employed. more

    The use of alcohol has decreased since ____ and its consumption varies greatly in differentregions of the US and among different cultural groups. 1980

    The use of alcohol is statistically associated with homicide, assault, _______ violence andsuicide family

    The white powder that you generally associate with cocaine is the _____ form of cocaine knownas cocaine hydrochloride. salt

    The withdrawal symptoms for a ______ user whose drug usage has consisted of a low daily doseresemble a mild case of intestinal flu.heroin

    There are approximately __ analogs of PCP. 30

    There are currently no FDA approved OTC drugs for ______________. weight control

    There are more than one ________ products currently abused as inhalants. thousand

    There are now more than 40 million former smokers in the United States, and about 90 percentof them report that they quit smoking _______ formal treatment programs.without

    There are several FDA approved prescription drugs used to treat ________, but only Lunesta has

    been approved for long term use. insomnia

    These drugs alter perceptions of reality. They can affect sense of taste, smell, hearing and vision.Sometimes they are called ______________. psychedelics

    This type of alcohol can be added to gasoline to reduce pollution, used in cleaners and_________, as well as in medical research. solvents

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    Three derivatives of the cannabis plant are __________, hashish, and ganja. sinsemilla

    Three stimulants used by athletes in the early 1800s and 1900s were __________, cocaine, andcaffeine. strychnine

    Through fermentation, the alcohol concentration is limited to ___%. 15

    Timothy Leary was a well known psychologist and proponent for the use of ___ in the 1960s.LSD

    To make coca paste, coca leaves are mixed with _________ or gasoline and then filtered to formthe paste. kerosene

    To remove the caffeine, unroasted coffee beans are soaked in an organic ________. solvent

    Tobacco is responsible for ___ thousand US deaths each year. 440

    Toluene is the psychoactive chemical found in many commonly abused inhalants such as glues,paints, thinners and _____ ______. nail polish

    Traffic fatalities involving alcohol have _________ since 1980. decreased

    Tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicines, and amphetamines are abused most often by _____.women

    Transdermal literally means "through the _____". skin

    Tremors and rigidity are two symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Similar damage to the dopamineneurons can occur as a side effect of some ______________ drugs.psychoactive

    Two brain imaging techniques are ___ and MRI. PET

    Two consequences of illicit drug use are lost productivity and increased ___________ costs.healthcare

    Two forms of cocaine which can be smoked are _____ and coca paste. crack

    Two major illicit stimulants are _______ and amphetamines. cocaine

    Two OTC smoking _________ aids are nicotine gum and patches. cessation

    Urine drug tests are relatively ___________ screening tests that detect a variety of abusedsubstances or their metabolites in urine. inexpensive

    Users of cocaine _____________ either "snort" (sniff) or inject the drug intravenously.hydrochloride

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    using drugs to achieve some goal other than the prescribed use, for example taking pills to stayawake and drive all night. Illegal Instrumental Use

    Usually it takes approximately ___ years of heavy drinking of the equivalent of a pint or more ofwhiskey a day to develop cirrhosis of the liver. 10

    Varenicline (_______) is a prescription drug used for smoking cessation. Chantix

    Volatile substances will __________ at low temperatures. evaporate

    When alcohol is heated and the vapors are condensed into liquid form again, the process is called____________. distillation

    When an alcoholic learns to modify his behavior to compensate for motor impairmentsassociated with being intoxicated this is called _____ _____. behavioral tolerance

    When cocaine use is suddenly stopped, a "crash" follows almost instantaneously that ischaracterized by an intense ________ for more cocaine. craving

    When given ____-nicotine cigarettes, smokers adjust by taking more puffs and inhaling moredeeply.low

    When nonsmokers inhale cigarette smoke from their ___________ it is called passive smoking.environment

    When someone overdoses on opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine, etc) Narcan can be injectedinto a muscle to get the victim __________ again. breathing

    When using snuff or chewing tobacco, nicotine is absorbed through the ______ lining of themouth. mucous

    Whiskey, Scotch, and Brandy are examples of distilled beverages. They are also called"________". spirits

    With _______ parodoxical effects include bizarre uninhibited behavior, rage, hostility andparanoia. benzodiazepines

    With sales exceeding $160 billion a year, the legal ______________ industry is one of the

    largest and most profitable industries in the United States. pharmaceutical

    Withdrawal symptoms are more likely to develop with drugs that _____ the system quickly.leave

    Withdrawal symptoms for marijuana include: irritability, restlessness, _________ appetite,weight loss and abnormal sleep. decreased

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    Withdrawal symptoms may begin within hours or days after the smoker quits and may continuefor several _______. months

    Women are more likely to have problems with ______________ medicines. prescription