Psychoactive Drugs Answers

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The proper order of the cycle of addiction is __________.

A
drug use, withdrawal, addiction, dependence, and then tolerance
B
drug use, addiction, withdrawal, tolerance, and then dependence
C
drug use, dependence, addiction, tolerance, and then withdrawal
D
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, and then withdrawal
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The brain rewards certain activity by releasing the neurotransmitter __________.

A
epinephrine
B
dopamine
C
cortisol
D
serotonin
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Describe the difference between psychological dependence and physiological dependence.

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Drugs that are taken to relieve pain are called __________.

A
narcotics
B
sedatives
C
stimulants
D
hallucinogens
5

Explain how using drugs can lead to death.

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What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

A
preventing blood loss during injury
B
regulating blood flow through the brain
C
keeping brain blood separate from body blood
D
keeping foreign particles out of the brain
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Which of the following is not a factor in determining the possible effects of a drug?

A
the drug’s method of transmission
B
the psychology of the user
C
the legality of the particular drug
D
the amount of the drug being taken
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Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with “the munchies”?

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What is the term used to describe the body’s addiction to drugs?

A
psychological dependence
B
tolerance
C
physiological dependence
D
withdrawal
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All of the following are methods that drugs can be administered except __________.

A
ingestion
B
inhalation
C
peer pressure
D
direct contact

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