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DSST Substance Abuse

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1. 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.






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






3. The active ingredient found in OTC stimulants is ________.






4. Physiological effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) include ________ in body temperature - heart rate and blood pressure - sweating and dilation of eye pupils.






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






6. Approximately _% of alcoholics - who experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms - must be treated in a hospital or in an alcohol rehabilitation facility that specializes in detoxification.






7. Acne and baldness in men - decreased breast size and facial hair in women are some of the side effects associated with ________________ use.






8. Diphenhydramine - hydroxyzine and promethazine are examples of OTC and prescription ______________ used as CNS depressants.






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






10. _____________ Syndrome is a collection of physical and behavioral abnormalities that seems to be caused by the presence of alcohol during development of the fetus.






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






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






13. Natives of the ______ mountains in Bolivia and Peru today still use coca as their ancestors did thousands of years ago.






14. Withdrawal symptoms may begin within hours or days after the smoker quits and may continue for several _______.






15. The psychological effects of LSD - mescaline - and psilocybin can be blocked with ________.






16. Marijuana is the most commonly used ________ drug.






17. Because heroin is more _______ ________ - it is more potent and faster acting than morphine even though the effects of the two substances are identical.






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






19. Current medical applications for cocaine are as a local __________ for ear - nose - and throat procedures.






20. Both barbiturates and _______________ affect the neurotransmitter GABA.






21. The neurotransmitter ____ is found in most areas of the CNS and exerts generalized inhibitory functions.






22. The names of barbiturates all end in __.






23. Opium has been used for approximately ____ years for both medical and recreational reasons.






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






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






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






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






28. A single shot of heroin lasts ___ hours.






29. American _______ / Alaska Natives are the racial ethnic group that report the highest illicit drug use for the past month.






30. Any substance that modifies mind or body function by distorting enhancing - or inhibiting them






31. 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.






32. Psilocybin is the active psychoactive ingredient in _______________.






33. _______________ is a highly addictive stimulant that is cheaper and much longer lasting than cocaine.






34. Advertising restrictions - smoke-free indoor air - _____ on tobacco products and limiting youth access to tobacco are all examples of tobacco control laws.






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






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






37. Most studies show that alcohol is involved in about ____ _____ of all suicides.






38. Examples of Schedule II drugs include ________ - opium - and amphetamines.






39. ______________ are unhealthy because they interfere with REM sleep.






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






41. _______ drugs are illegal to own or use. Some examples are cocaine - LSD and marijuana.






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






43. Three derivatives of the cannabis plant are __________ - hashish - and ganja.






44. Almost all alcoholics suffering from withdrawal symptoms (about __%) can be treated in outpatient programs.






45. The most widely used __________ is alcohol.






46. Cannabis sativa originated in Asia but now grows worldwide. _____ ____ is made from the fibers of this plant.






47. Cocaine is used for _________ ___________ and vasoconstriction for surgery of the mouth - nose - and throat.






48. ________ symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations - delusions - disorganized speech and behavior.






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






50. During the 1800s - opium and morphine were the active ingredients found in many American ________ ________.







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