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DSST Substance Abuse

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. __________ is the generic name for THC in capsule form and is approved by the FDA for stimulating appetite in AIDS patients.






2. Whiskey - Scotch - and Brandy are examples of distilled beverages. They are also called '________'.






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






4. ___ is sometimes known as angel dust.






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






6. _____________ are drugs which cause hallucinations. They alter the way a user perceives reality and can affect emotions.






7. The important Xanthine varieties are caffeine - theophylline - and _____________.






8. Two major illicit stimulants are _______ and amphetamines.






9. ______ is the brand name for naloxone.






10. All reinforcing drugs (drugs that reinforce their use) stimulate dopamine neurons in the __________ system.






11. Kava Kava and St John's Wort are both medicinal herbs - often used to treat mild






12. Most psychoactive drugs can be categorized as stimulants - depressants - opioids - hallucinogens - or _________________ agents.






13. Molecules that assist in either the metabolism (breaking down) or synthesis (creation) of another molecule are called _______.






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






15. Methylphenidate and Ritalin are both ______________.






16. The dosage difference between an acceptable level of effectiveness and the lowest _____ dose is called the safety margin.






17. Another word for ____________ is psychedelic.






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






19. Most of the integration of information - learning and ______ occur in the central nervous system.






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






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






22. Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition that occurs during ________ ________ ________ syndrome (SSDS)






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






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






25. Drugs prescribed to control symptoms associated with ______ problems are called psychotherapeutics.






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






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






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






29. Because their effect varies depending on the dose - CNS depressants are said to be _____ ________.






30. Amphetamines can be taken orally - intravenously or by _______.






31. Only lipid-soluble substances can pass the _____________ barrier.






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






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






34. drug detoxification often relies upon ___________






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






36. Clonidine can be administered by a _____________ ______ - which gradually releases the drug over a seven day period.






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






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






39. There are several FDA approved prescription drugs used to treat ________ - but only Lunesta has been approved for long term use.






40. Depressants _________ the rate of various vital physiological activities - especially those of the central nervous system.






41. Most psychoactive drugs are taken by one of three basic routes: by mouth - _________ - or inhalation.






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






43. Marinol is a ____________ controlled substance.






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






45. Considerable evidence supports the idea that some degree of vulnerability to alcohol dependence might be _________.






46. The freebase method of smoking cocaine can be very dangerous because the combination of fire and ether fumes is extremely __________.






47. The effective dose (ED50) for LSD is many __________ of times smaller than that of other psychoactive drugs.






48. Cronic malnutrition causes _______ damage.






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






50. It is possible to estimate an individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) by knowing their ______ - gender - and amount of alcohol consumed.