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Antonio uses Adderal to treat his ADHD. Scott stole some of Antonio's medication so he could study for an exam. Which of the following best describes Scott's behavior relative to this incident?
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Drug dependence
B
Drug abuse
C
Drug addiction
D
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______________ is the key player in the reward system of the brain.
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Serotonin
B
None of these answers are correct
C
Adrenaline
D
Dopamine
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Several factors influence how drug users experience the drug effects. The four more important factors are which of the following?
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Physiological, social, genetics, and cultural
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Psychological, genetics, social, and cultural
C
Pharmacological, physiological, psychological, and social
D
Pharmacological, cultural, social, and contextual
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Drug abuse usually follows 4 steps of drug use. This is known as the spectrum of psychoactive drugs. What 4 steps are part of this spectrum?
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Beneficial, casual, problematic, chronic dependence
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Beneficial, casual, abusive, addictive
C
Beneficial, problematic, chronic dependence, and abusive
D
Social, abusive, dependent, addictive
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The main neurotransmitter in the reward system is thought of being which of the following?
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Dobutamine
B
Epinephrine
C
Glutamate
D
Dopamine
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The rate at which a drug is distributed in the body depends on which of the following?
A
Its solubility properties
B
Its tendency to attach to proteins in tissues
C
Its ability to pass across membranes
D
Its molecular size
E
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A period of medical treatment, usually including a 9-12 step program, during which a person is helped to overcome physical and psychological dependence on alcohol or drugs is known as part of the ______________ process.
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Withdrawal
B
Intoxication
C
Oxidation
D
Detoxification
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Drug addiction is defined as which of the following?
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Pathological condition in which one compulsively uses a drug, despite its negative effects
B
Using any prescribed drug or over the counter medication for healing purposes
C
Using a drug excessively, or for purposes for which it was not medically intended
D
Constant use of a chemical to ensure a constant state of happiness
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The rate at which a drug is distributed in the body depends on which of the following properties?
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It's solubility properties
B
Pass across membranes
C
It's molecular size
D
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The most commonly abused set of drugs in the USA is which of the following?
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Non prescription over the counter drugs
B
Illegal drugs such as cocaine
C
Prescription Drugs
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