DEA's Investigation and Barbiturate Effects Quiz

Which receptor in the brain’s reward circuit does alcohol bind to, leading to the release of dopamine?

What is the reversible neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by alcohol that results in confusion, nystagmus, and abnormal ocular movements?

What molecule found in wine is thought to be neuroprotective?

What is the leading cause of pancreatitis?

Which condition can develop if alcohol is consumed during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT an area of expertise where knowledge about substance use may be applied?

In the United States, what level of alcohol consumption is generally not considered abuse?

What led to the change in societal posture and legislation regarding psychedelic use in America?

What is addiction characterized by, according to the text?

What components does addiction include?

What are the major psychoactive substances present in marijuana and hashish?

How does methamphetamine primarily act in the body?

Which drug can help with withdrawal from barbiturates?

What is the DEA considering categorizing kratom as?

Which drug is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant and produces local anesthesia, vasoconstriction, and cardiac stimulation?

Which drug is known for reducing unpleasant feelings brought on by abstinence and is devoid of direct anxiolytic, anticonvulsive, and antidepressant activity?

Which drug is a pure opioid antagonist that decreases the craving for alcohol and blocks the reinforcing effects of alcohol?

Which drug should not be taken during pregnancy and is excreted unchanged in the urine?

Which substance activates nicotinic receptors in several locations and causes constriction of blood vessels, acceleration of the heart, and an increase in the force of ventricular contraction?

Which drug helps individuals with alcohol use disorder avoid drinking by causing unpleasant effects if alcohol is ingested?

Which nicotine replacement therapy product looks much like a cigarette and delivers nicotine when puffed on?

Which nicotine replacement therapy product should not be used by patients with asthma due to its adverse effects?

Which medication for smoking cessation has been recalled from the market in September of 2021 due to containing cancer causing ingredients?

Which opioid has high lipid solubility, allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier with ease?

What initial sensations does IV injection of heroin induce in individuals?

What is the result of tolerance as defined in the text?

What is the major transmitter involved in the reward circuit according to the text?

What does cross dependence refer to based on the text?

What does the Controlled Substance Act require according to the text?

What is the result of alcohol binding with GABA receptors in the CNS?

What is the primary reason for the high risk of death when abusers crush the controlled-release oxycodone tablets?

Why is naloxone considered the treatment of choice for opioid overdose?

What is the primary advantage of buprenorphine over methadone in treating opioid addiction?

What is the main benefit of using naltrexone after opioid detoxification?

What distinguishes Kratom from other opioids based on the information provided?

What is the most significant adverse psychological effect of high doses of marijuana?

What is the characteristic of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)?

What structural changes are associated with long-term marijuana use in the brain?

What statement best describes the FDA's position on bringing marijuana-derived treatments to patients?

What action can health care providers take regarding the prescription of marijuana?