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 What biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors help explain why some people abuse mind-altering drugs?

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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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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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The main neurotransmitter in the reward system is thought of being which of the following?

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Dobutamine

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Epinephrine

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The rate at which a drug is distributed in the body depends on which of the following?

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Its solubility properties

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Its tendency to attach to proteins in tissues

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Its ability to pass across membranes

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Its molecular size

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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

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Intoxication

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Oxidation

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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

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Using any prescribed drug or over the counter medication for healing purposes

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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 molecular size

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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

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Illegal drugs such as cocaine

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Prescription Drugs

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