Question 1

Opiate drugs

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A)   have no potential for medical use.
B)   do not produce tolerance or dependence.
C)   produce both tolerance and dependence after only a brief time, sometimes as little as 24 hours.
D)   can be refined into barbiturates.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Twin studies and adoption studies indicate that genetics plays a stronger role in problem drinking for men than women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Scientific research has debunked the widespread belief that light-to-moderate drinking can lower people's risk for heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to social learning theory,people begin to drink because

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A)   alcohol has pleasurable, and immediate, effects
B)   alcohol offers an escape from an unpleasant situation
C)   seeing other people drinking and learning from them
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Carla,a 120-pound woman,and her twin brother Carlos,a 200-pound man,decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer,although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time.You would guess that

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A)   Carla will be more affected by the beer than Carlos.
B)   Carlos will be more affected by the beer than Carla.
C)   the twins will be equally affected by the beer.
D)   neither will be affected by the beer, because beer does not contain enough alcohol to bring about intoxication.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Most studies of level of alcohol consumption and mortality found this kind of a relationship:

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A)   S-shaped.
B)   J-shaped.
C)   direct.
D)   inverse.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

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A)   lower chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes
B)   lower risk of experiencing gallstones
C)   decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease
D)   lower chance of hemorrhagic strokeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Light to moderate drinking provides health benefits compared to abstaining from drinking.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research indicates that alcohol

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A)   increases aggression in some people.
B)   increases concentration.
C)   causes lung cancer.
D)   decreases high-density lipoprotein.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

About 70% of all motor vehicle fatalities are a result of alcohol-impaired driving.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most common form of treatment for problem drinking is

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A)   inpatient treatment.
B)   outpatient treatment.
C)   self-help groups.
D)   no formal treatment.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The drug MDMA ("Ecstasy") produces its effects by

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A)   prompting neurons to release stored dopamine in greater than normal amounts.
B)   slowing the release of GABA.
C)   prompting a massive release of serotonin.
D)   inhibiting the release of dopamine.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Treatment for the use and abuse of illegal drugs is similar to the treatment of ____,both in the philosophy and the administration of treatment.

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A)   alcohol abuse
B)   smoking
C)   overeating
D)   exercise addictionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Women and men are not equally affected by drinking alcohol,and one factor in this difference is body weight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the age group of 18-24 year olds,______ are binge drinkers.

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A)   10%
B)   25%
C)   33%
D)   40%E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Alcohol is a drug that does not produce withdrawal symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Erick drinks about seven or eight drinks a day.Besides the risk of accidents,Erick's greatest INCREASED risk is that of

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A)   heart disease.
B)   oral cancer.
C)   lung cancer.
D)   cirrhosis of the liver.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Physical symptoms,such as restlessness,irritability,and tremors,may occur when a person is experiencing _________ from alcohol.

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A)   tolerance
B)   dependence
C)   withdrawal
D)   addictionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The neurotransmitter ___________ is involved in the effects of several drugs that affect brain function.

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A)   dopamine
B)   epinephrine
C)   THC
D)   methylapoprobateE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __________ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _________.

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A)   indirect hazards; direct hazards
B)   direct hazards; indirect hazards
C)   indirect hazards; direct benefits
D)   direct hazards; direct benefitsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

According to social learning theory,people begin to drink because

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The neurotransmitter ___________ is involved in the effects of several drugs that affect brain function.

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Research indicates that alcohol

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Scientific research has debunked the widespread belief that light-to-moderate drinking can lower people's risk for heart disease.

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Alcohol is a drug that does not produce withdrawal symptoms.

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Treatment for the use and abuse of illegal drugs is similar to the treatment of ____,both in the philosophy and the administration of treatment.

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Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __________ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _________.

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Erick drinks about seven or eight drinks a day.Besides the risk of accidents,Erick's greatest INCREASED risk is that of

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Light to moderate drinking provides health benefits compared to abstaining from drinking.

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All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

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Opiate drugs

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About 70% of all motor vehicle fatalities are a result of alcohol-impaired driving.

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Women and men are not equally affected by drinking alcohol,and one factor in this difference is body weight.

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Carla,a 120-pound woman,and her twin brother Carlos,a 200-pound man,decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer,although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time.You would guess that

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Twin studies and adoption studies indicate that genetics plays a stronger role in problem drinking for men than women.

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Physical symptoms,such as restlessness,irritability,and tremors,may occur when a person is experiencing _________ from alcohol.

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In the age group of 18-24 year olds,______ are binge drinkers.

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Most studies of level of alcohol consumption and mortality found this kind of a relationship:

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The most common form of treatment for problem drinking is

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The drug MDMA ("Ecstasy") produces its effects by

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