Chapter 13 – Addictive Behavior

Chapter 13 – Addictive Behavior

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1       a       11.  Inappropriate use of a drug resulting in physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, social, spiritual, or occupational consequences is called:

1. drug abuse.
2. drug misuse.
3. drug use.
4. addiction.

1       c       12.  The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is:

1. ecstasy.
2. cocaine.
3. marijuana.
4. heroin.

1       d       13.  The psychoactive and mind-altering ingredient in marijuana is:

1. meth.
2. MDMA.
3. MDA.
4. THC.

1       b       14.  A week after a single dose of THC, about _____ of it is still in the body.

1. 10%
2. 30%
3. 50%
4. 70%

1       b       15.  Marijuana’s effects include:

1. increased coordination and tracking.
2. short-term memory impairments.
3. stimulant effects with small doses.
4. increased mental learning processes.

1       a       16.  Long-term harmful effects of marijuana use include:

1. lung cancer.
2. loss of appetite.
3. sleep disorders.
4. impulsive behavior.

1       b       17.  Cocaine abuse is associated with increased risk for:

1. lung cancer.
2. heart attack.
3. weight gain.
4. violent behavior.

1       b       18.  When methamphetamine is taken orally, the user:

1. experiences an immediate pleasurable rush.
2. develops a long-lasting euphoric feeling.
3. experiences dry mouth and a stronger appetite.
4. feels a pleasurable rush that lasts a few minutes.

1       c       19.  Methamphetamine’s effects include:

1. a decrease in blood pressure.
2. an increase in appetite.
3. violent behavior.
4. dryness of the mouth.

1       b       20.  MDMA is:

1. a legal drug.
2. a stimulant.
3. known as meth.
4. a prescription drug.