Drug Use and Abuse Quiz

<p>Swallowing pills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Schedule I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Cathinone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional rituals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Increased risk of cardiovascular issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Air freight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chewing the leaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased heart rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cathinone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fines and imprisonment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Via air freight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water usage issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anxiety and depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial difficulties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>North America and Europe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tooth decay and gum disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Andy Warhol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clinical trials exploring therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential for abuse and addiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing solely on the artistic and cultural aspects of psychedelic experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heroin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The invention of the internet and social media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aldous Huxley's &quot;The Doors of Perception&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anxiety and insomnia treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benzodiazepines (B), Alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive decline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High overdose potential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased healthcare costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benzodiazepines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alcohol consumption during pregnancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Euphoria and relaxation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Causes relationship breakdowns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased sedation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benzodiazepines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bind to opioid receptors to reduce pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cannabis has been used historically for both medical and recreational purposes in various cultures.

U.S. legislation that classified cannabis as Schedule I, indicating it has no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.

Trends in some countries to lessen penalties for cannabis use and possession, especially for medical purposes.

Changing societal perceptions of cannabis, moving toward acceptance for both medical and recreational use.

Use of substances like peyote and San Pedro by indigenous peoples in America for spiritual and ritual purposes.

Studies on mescaline for mental health treatment and therapy, showing resurgence in interest.

Cannabis originated in Central Asia and spread globally through trade and colonization.

Influences of mescaline on literature, art, and film, including works by authors like Aldous Huxley.

Visual art influenced by psychedelic experiences, often characterized by vibrant colors and surreal imagery.

Notable artists in psychedelic art include Peter Max and Alex Grey.

Music genre originating in the 1960s, marked by bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd, reflecting psychedelic culture.

Research studies examining the therapeutic uses of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA.

Changes in guidelines affecting psychedelic research, including FDA support for clinical trials.

Substances like LSD and psilocybin that alter perception and induce hallucinations.

Issues surrounding the safe use and consent in psychedelic therapy practices.

Current resurgence of interest in psychedelic themes in art and music, influenced by past movements.

A crisis in North America marked by high overdose deaths due to opioid use.

The process where tolerance builds, leading to increased doses and dependency on substances.

Addictive pain relievers such as heroin and fentanyl, often leading to overdose.

Medications for anxiety that can lead to rapid tolerance and dependency.

Sedative drugs used for seizures and anesthesia with a high overdose potential.

A legal depressant that can impair motor skills and lead to long-term health issues.

Immediate effects include euphoria, impaired coordination, and drowsiness.

Chronic use leads to tolerance, dependence, cognitive decline, and organ damage.

Long-term depressant use exacerbates depression and anxiety, and leads to cognitive impairment.

Effects of addiction include relationship breakdown and job loss due to dependency.

An illegal opioid derived from morphine, associated with high overdose risk.

A powerful synthetic opioid that significantly increases the risk of overdose.

Stopping benzodiazepines can lead to seizures and hallucinations.

The opioid epidemic strains healthcare, law enforcement, and family units.

Over 80,000 deaths in the U.S. attributed to opioid overdose, a record high.

A medication used to treat narcolepsy and reduce cocaine use.

A muscle relaxant that may decrease cocaine cravings.

A powerful stimulant with significant health risks.

Common slang for cocaine includes Blow, Coke, and Snow.

A form of cocaine that can be smoked, known as Crack or Rock.

Includes euphoria, alertness, peer pressure, and escapism.

A CNS stimulant used for ADHD, narcolepsy, and has high abuse potential.

Common names include Speed, Uppers, and Bennies.

High demand exists in legal and illegal markets, particularly among immigrants from khat-growing regions.

Khat leaves must be kept fresh for psychoactive effect, often transported by air through secretive methods.

Possessing or trafficking khat in banned countries leads to severe legal penalties like imprisonment.

Khat cultivation supports economies in East Africa but raises concerns over resource use and food crop replacement.

Long-term khat use can lead to psychological dependence, though less so than cocaine.

Chronic khat use is linked to anxiety, depression, and other severe mental health problems.

Chewing khat can lead to serious dental issues, including tooth decay and gum disease.

Heavy khat use is linked to decreased productivity and financial troubles in the affected regions.

Khat is a plant typically chewed for its stimulant effects.

Cathinone and cathine are the primary active ingredients in khat.

Short-term effects include euphoria, increased sociability, and appetite suppression.

Long-term use can lead to oral health problems and anxiety.

Khat can induce mild hallucinations and lead to paranoia in chronic users.

Overdose can cause difficulty breathing, delusions, and heart complications.

The illegal trade of khat has increased due to prohibition in Western nations.

Countries like Kenya and Ethiopia are primary producers of khat.