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one drink is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol abuse and Alcholism as ___ ounce(s) of alcohol

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.05

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Alcohol is removed from the live at a rate of ___ ounce per hour

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one- half

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Alcohol abuse can lead directly to ALL of the following except

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lung cancer

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you have been successfully treated for alcoholism. Which of the folowing is true?

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you will probably always have an urge to drink, however mild.

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Setting goals is important to behavior change

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true

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the smoking rate for adults in the US has leveled off at approxamately ___ %

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20

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A common symptom of nicotines effect on the brain is

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heightened alertness

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smoking is estimated to play a role in____ percent of all cancer deaths

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30

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nicotine replacement therapy is safer than smoking

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true

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the nonsmokers' rights movement arose as a result of

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a growing concern about tabacco's health hazards

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which of the following statements regarding alcohol use in the United States is True?

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abiut 1/2 of adults call themselves abstainers

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which of the following statements is True about ethnic differences in alcohol use?

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socioeconomic and enviormental factors influence ethnic differences in alcohol use

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Alcoholism is recognized by the US department of health and human services as the number one health problem for which population

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Native americans

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college binge drinkers are more liekly to meet the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders criteria for alcohol abuse and dependence 1- years after college

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TRUE

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Binge drinking on college campuses is most strongly influenced by

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the social enviorment

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All of the following factors increase the absorption of alcohol EXCEPT

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nicotine

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Which of the following statements about the metabolizing of alcohol is true?

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alcohol that is not immediately metabolized circulates throught the body

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Death can result from alcohol intoxication beginning at a blood alcohol content level of about

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0.35

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Travis passed out on the floor after a drinking contest and now you can't wake him. the best thing you can do for him is

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call 911

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a 150 pound lean person will have a lower blood alcohol contents than a 150 pound fat person who drinks the same amount of alcohol

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True

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which of the following is true of alcohol induced cirrhosis?

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it usually takes about 10 years of steady heavy drinking for cirrhosis to develop

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All of the following statements are TRUE about the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, EXCEPT

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the type of alcoholic beverage is more important than the pattern of drinking

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alcohol is associated with a number of cancers particularly cancers of the head, neck, digestive tract, and breast

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true

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alcohol is more likely than any other drug to be associated with violence

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true

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alcohol drinking has been shown to be a factor in about 1/3 of suicides

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true

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most mental health experts agree that controlled drinking is the most effective approach for recovery from alcoholism

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false

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which of the following statements is true regarding relapse prevention form alcoholism

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the challenge of relapse may be caused by alcohol- induced changes in the brain

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A practice that has substantially increased compliance with drunk driving laws is

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sobriety checkpoints

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taxation of alcoholic beverages reduces consumption by underage and moderate drinkers

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true

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people who have been heavy drinkers for a prolonged time may experience delirium tremors as a result of withdrawal from alcohol

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true

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which of the follwoing is NOT one of the questions physicians might ask when trying to identify individuals at risk for alcohol problems

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have you ever been arrogant about your drinking tolerance

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if you answer yes to one or more of the CAGE questionnaire, you may be at risk for alcohol dependence

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true

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the first step in changing your behavior around alcohol is to set specific goals

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false

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which of the following is the best way to break a pattern of excessive alcohol use

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set goals for change

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behavior change plans do not include what you will do when you are tempted to have a drink

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false

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which of the following statements about tobacco is true?

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tobacco smoke contains dozens of cancer-causing substances

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of the carcinogenic substances in tobacco smoke, which is the most damaging to the lungs?

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tar

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which of the following is true about nicotine?

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in the brain, it stimulates the release of adrenaline and endorphins

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every day and additional 4,000 teenagers under age 18 light up their first cigarette

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True

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Today, more females than males( over age of eigteen) smoke.

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False

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Key reinforces of nicotine addiction to cigarettes include all of the following, Except

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Lack of appetite

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Which of the following statements about the short term effects of smoking on the body is true?

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nicotine can cause constriction of blood vessels.

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individuals who stop smoking typically lose between 7 and 10 pounds until they adjust to not having nicotine in their system

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false

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every day the tobacco industry loses 4,600 smokers, either to quitting or death

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true

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chronic obstruction pulmonary disease COPD, includes all of the following conditions, EXCEPT

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laryngitis

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which of the following statements is true about smoking cessation

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the risk of smoking-related heart attack can fall by half within a year

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The decline in one's senses of smell ans taste that result from smoking tobacco will gradually return when one stops smokeing

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true

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smoking reduces the effectiveness of some medications, particularly anti-anxiety drugs and penicillin

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True

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Individuals who quit smoking before age 50 cut their risk from dying within the next 15 years in half

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true

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the average number of attempts required for successful smoking cessation is

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seven

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the ultimate goal of nicotine replacement therapy is to

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gradually wean the smoker off nicotine dependence

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dieting is not recommended while trying to quit smoking

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true

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Using nicotine replacement therapy decreases ones chances of success in quitting

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false

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the smoking cessation drugs chantix and zyban are classified as nicotine replacement therapies

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false

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the tobacco industry's 1998 master settlement agreement with the states resulted in

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advertising restrictions and payments to the states for tobacco education

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why are lower-tar, lower-nicotine "light" cigarettes considered as dangerous as regular cigarettes?

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smokers will smoke more light cigarettes to get the same results they got from regular cigarettes

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states determined that they have no grounds to sue tobacco companies

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false

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lower- tar cigarettes are safer than regualr cigarettes

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false

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consumption of cigarettes decreases as they become more expensive through taxation and other such measures

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true

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which population group tends to drink little or abstain from alcohol because of a biological reaction to alcohol

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asian americans

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you drank far too much last night and as a result this morning you feel like you have a bad cause of the flu. the best way to cope with your hangover is to

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take a painkiller and rest until you feel better

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alcohol use is a factor in about ____ of suicides in the united states

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1/3

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your friend was arrested fro drinken driving;polic said they had smelled alcohol on his breath. How is this possible

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the body excretes some alcohol directly into exhaled air

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which of the following is the first reccomended step in creating a behavior change plan for alcohol use?

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record your current drinking patterns

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which of the following is true of cigar smoking ?c

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cigars contain more nicotine than cigarettes

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what is the typical number of pounds gained when a person stops smoking?

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7-10 pounds

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approximately ___ percent of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking

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87

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nearly four of every five smokers want to quit smoking

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true

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which of the following is a common harm reduction approach to tobacco use?

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increasing taxes on the sale of tobacco products

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about 75 percent of people aged 12 or older have used an illicit drug during their lifetime

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false

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a drug is any substance, natural or artificial, other than food, intended to affect the structure or function of the body through its chemical action.

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true

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drugs are called pharmaceutical drugs when they are developed ____

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for medical use

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if a person's biochemical state is already altered by another drug, the effect of a drug can be changed

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true

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which type of drug has effects similar to the response evoked during teh fight-or flight reaction?

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stimulants

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which of the following is a demand reducation strategy in the war on drugs?

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treatment

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people who abuse heroin are at higher risk for all of the following health conditions Except:

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colon cancer

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Ativan is an anti-anxiety drug

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True

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which of the following routes of drug administration is the fastest way for a drug to reach the brain?

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through the nose

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druge abuse rates are highest among

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african americans

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what is the most commonly used illicit drug among persons 12 and older

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MARIJUANA

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the highest rates of illicit drig use occur among adults ages _______

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18-20

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the most common form of drug use among teens ages 12-13 is

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nonmedical use of prescription drugs

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drug abuse rates are highest among_____ and lowest among ______

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blacks, asians

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which of the following drugs has seen a dramatic increase in abuse by college students?

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marijuana

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which of the following, by definition is (are) a drug (s)

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nicotine, aspririn, caffeine

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which of the following is a term used to refer to a substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness, perception, mood, and though?

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psychoactive drug

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when choosing an over-the- counter medication, it is best to choose a medication with a single ingredient targeted at your symptoms rather than a combination of ingreduents

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true

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if an over the counter medication, it is best to choose a medication with has an expiration date, it refers to how long the drug will be active in an unopened package/ once the package has been opened, the drug will probably be good for about one year.

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true

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the federal government, at this time, does not regulate the use of herbal substances

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true

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compared to other routes of administration ______ is te most complacted way for a drug to enter the blood stream

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oral consumption

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which of the following statements about the effects of drugs on the brain is false?

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parts of the brain involved in rational thought are not affected

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paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally. A few weeks ago he attempted to cut himself off, but he experienced severe diarrhea. Paco's case illustrates which of the following concepts/.

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withdrawl syndrome

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one indicator of physiological dependence is the development of

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tolerance

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neurosceientist have found that many addicative drugs, such as cocaine, marijuana, opiates, alcohol, and nicotine, affect a pleasure and reward circuit lying deep inside the brain

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true

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which of the following statements is true about cocaine

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cocaines effects appear almost immediately after a single dose and disappear within a few minutes or hours

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which of the following statements is true about cocaine?

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cocaines effects appear almost immediately after a single dose and disappear within a few minutes or hours

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which of the following is a possible long term effect of marijuana

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chronic bronchitis

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LSD does not produce compulsive drug seeking behaviors, and physiological withdrawal symptoms do not occur when use is stopped.

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True

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users can develop a tolerance to stimulants and experience serious withdrawl effects without becoming physically dependent on them

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true

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which of the folllowing is not considered a harm reduction strategy

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incarceration

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the most effective approaches to drug abuse prevention on college campuses include all of the following strategies, except

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engaging the media

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more than half of the people in jail have been incarcerated fir drug offenses

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true

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while most of the funding has been for supply reducation efforts most of the data suggest that treatment is a more cost effective approach for reducing drug use

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true

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harm reduction strategies are based on the same set of assumptions as supply and demand reduction stratagies in the war on drugs

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false

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drug abuse rates are lower among college graduates than among those with a high school deploma

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true

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sheena is engaging in drug misuse when she

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ingest her little brother ritalin

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psychoactive drugs are substances that are used only for recreational purposes

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false

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most drugs are taken

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orrally

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

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true

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probably the most popular psychoactive drugs is

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caffeien

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amphetamines fall under which category of drugs

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stimulants

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the majority of federal funds directed toward fighting the war on drugs is spent on

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domestic law enforecment

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most experts agree that drug treatment should be a one-time, short term process without relapses

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false

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dependence on barbiturates and hypnotics is common among middle-aged and older adults who use these sedatives as sleep aids

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true

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friendship increase your sense of belonging, purpose and

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self-worth

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which of the following terms means speaking up for yourselves without violating the rights of others?

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assertiveness

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according to tannen men are more likely than women to use communication to

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compete

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In the united states who specifies the rights and responsibilities of the partners in marriage

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state government

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Androgynous individuals display characteristics or perform tasks traditionally associated with the other sex.

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true

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All of the following are parts of a woman's external genitalia, EXCEPT the

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vagina

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Which hormone is principally responsible for the sex drive in women?

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testosterone

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What is the sequential order of Masters and Johnson's stages of sexual response model?

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excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

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In the United States, what is the average age at which women experience menopause

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50's

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Sexing—sending nude, sexually explicit messages or photos electronically by cell phone—is a generally safe expression of sexuality.

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false

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Which of the following is a strong predictor of a happy marriage?

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maturity

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Which of the following makes it more likely that two people will develop a romantic relationship?

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proximity

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Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions in Sternberg's Love Triangle?

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romance

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Love with intimacy, passion, and commitment is known as companionate love.

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false

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Marriage is the most popular form of living arrangement among Americans.

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true

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The excitement one feels when sexually aroused—such as increased heart rate and vasocongestion—is caused mainly by

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hormone/neurotransmitter actions

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about erectile dysfunction?

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it can have either physical or psychological causes

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Which of the following statements about condom use is TRUE?

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Plastic condoms are thinner, stronger, and less constricting than latex condoms.

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Androgens are female sex hormones secreted by the ovaries.

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false

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Estrogen replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer.

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true

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n Sternberg's Love Triangle, the emotional component of love is called

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intamicy

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The meaning behind the message, conveyed by nonverbal behavior and situational factors, is called the

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metamessage

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Behaviors and characteristics considered appropriate for a male or female in a particular culture is called one's

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gender

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Which of the following statements about cohabitation is TRUE?

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Some controversial studies have shown that cohabitation decreases the likelihood of success in marriage.

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The percentage of Americans who marry and live together as married couples has continuously declined over the years.

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true

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Circumcision involves removing the _________________ and leaving the head of the penis permanently exposed.

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foreskin

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Upon sexual stimulation, nipple and clitoral erection occur in response to

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vasoconstriction

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Women's eggs are produced in and released from the

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ovaries

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What is the medical term used for changes in virility or sexual desire in middle-aged men?

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viropause

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All of the following are known to cause erectile dysfunction in men, EXCEPT

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excessive testosterone levels

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