What is the term used to describe the body’s addiction to drugs?
The brain rewards certain activity by releasing the neurotransmitter __________.
Explain how using drugs can lead to death.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: One way death can result from drug use is from overdosing. Illegal drugs cannot be safely measured and can lead to an overdose. Suicide is another fatal consequence. Most drugs are depressants that amplify negative emotions and can affect one’s judgment, leading to cases of suicide. Finally, infectious diseases result from drugs. When sharing needles, small traces of blood can transfer HIV, hepatitis B, and endocarditis.
Drugs that are taken to relieve pain are called __________.
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
The proper order of the cycle of addiction is __________.
Which of the following is not a factor in determining the possible effects of a drug?
Describe the difference between psychological dependence and physiological dependence.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Psychological dependence is when a person believes they need a drug, and physiological dependence is when a person’s body becomes chemically dependent on a drug.
Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with “the munchies”?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Marijuana has many side effects, such as feelings of general relaxation, distorted time-sense, short-term memory loss, and increased appetite. Together, these manifest themselves as a general disregard for time schedules and the inability to remember to perform tasks or chores. The increased appetite also results in marijuana users feeling “the munchies.”
All of the following are methods that drugs can be administered except __________.
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