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Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?

A) LSD
B) OxyContin
C) cocaine
D) barbiturates

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Question 32

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Individuals who use large quantities of marijuana may experience problems with memory,learning,distorted perception,loss of coordination,difficulty in problem solving,and increased heart rate.

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Which of the following statements is true about cocaine?

Substances that cause changes in brain chemistry and alter consciousness,mood,and thought are known as ________ drugs.They may be used for both medical and nonmedical purposes.

Harm reduction is rejected as an official policy by the U.S.government.

Neuroscientists have found that many addictive drugs,such as cocaine,marijuana,opioids,alcohol,and nicotine,affect a pleasure and reward circuit lying deep inside the brain.

Which of the following routes of drug administration would be the fastest way for a drug to reach the brain?

A particularly interesting phenomenon that occurs with the use of LSD is that of ________,a "mixing of senses," in which sounds may appear as visual images or a visual image changes in rhythm to music.

Which of the following is a central nervous system depressant?

Which of the following is a possible long-term effect of marijuana?

Hallucinogens produce intensification and distortion of visual and auditory perception.

One indication of physiological dependence is ________,which is a reduced sensitivity to the effects of a drug.

The use of a substance in a manner,amount,or situation such that it causes problems or greatly increases the risk of problems for the user or for others is generally referred to as ________.

The route of administration may have a profound effect on the speed and efficiency with which a drug acts.

Approaches to the drug problem that are referred to as ________ strategies focus on helping addicts reduce the harm associated with their drug use.

Which of the following statements about the effects of drugs on the brain is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a reason people take drugs?

Most individuals who abuse prescription drugs get them from a friend or relative for free.

Compared to other routes of administration,________ is the most complicated way for a drug to enter the bloodstream.

Which type of drug can be obtained from common household products and causes widespread and long-lasting brain damage in chronic users?