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Which brain pathway is involved in providing enjoyment, pleasure, and arousal in response to discrete stimuli?
Which brain pathway is involved in providing enjoyment, pleasure, and arousal in response to discrete stimuli?
- Mesocortical pathway
- Motivational salience pathway
- Dopamine pathway
- Mesolimbic pathway (correct)
According to older theories of addiction, what is the main driving force for substance use?
According to older theories of addiction, what is the main driving force for substance use?
- A recurrent drive for pleasure (correct)
- Positive reinforcement
- Changes in associative learning
- Complex contributing factors
Which of the following is NOT a major drug class with abuse potential?
Which of the following is NOT a major drug class with abuse potential?
- Cannabinoids
- Hallucinogens
- Antipsychotics (correct)
- Opioids
Which brain structures are involved in processing motivational salience and positive-valence emotions like pleasure?
Which brain structures are involved in processing motivational salience and positive-valence emotions like pleasure?
What major component of cannabis is responsible for its psychoactivity?
What major component of cannabis is responsible for its psychoactivity?
In the context of addiction theories, what aspect distinguishes newer theories from older ones?
In the context of addiction theories, what aspect distinguishes newer theories from older ones?
What is the main purpose of neurotransmission?
What is the main purpose of neurotransmission?
Which neuron is responsible for releasing neurotransmitters?
Which neuron is responsible for releasing neurotransmitters?
What initiates neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic neuron?
What initiates neurotransmitter release from the presynaptic neuron?
In neurotransmission, what is the function of the postsynaptic neuron?
In neurotransmission, what is the function of the postsynaptic neuron?
Which signaling mechanism can involve functions like synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection?
Which signaling mechanism can involve functions like synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection?
Where can neurotransmitters be stored before being released during neurotransmission?
Where can neurotransmitters be stored before being released during neurotransmission?
Which term refers to the process whereby stigmatized individuals believe that most people hold common stereotypes about individuals in the same stigmatized group as them?
Which term refers to the process whereby stigmatized individuals believe that most people hold common stereotypes about individuals in the same stigmatized group as them?
Which of the following leads to prejudice, bias, and discrimination in the pathway described?
Which of the following leads to prejudice, bias, and discrimination in the pathway described?
Which term describes the negative thoughts, feelings, and diminished self-image resulting from identifying with a stigmatized group?
Which term describes the negative thoughts, feelings, and diminished self-image resulting from identifying with a stigmatized group?
Which aspect of human responses is said to be in conflict with disgust according to the text?
Which aspect of human responses is said to be in conflict with disgust according to the text?
What can help overcome feelings of disgust and demonization towards stigmatized groups?
What can help overcome feelings of disgust and demonization towards stigmatized groups?
How does word choice impact bias according to the text?
How does word choice impact bias according to the text?
What percentage of toxicity-associated drugs contain structural alerts?
What percentage of toxicity-associated drugs contain structural alerts?
What is a common issue with being too strict about avoiding drugs with structural alerts?
What is a common issue with being too strict about avoiding drugs with structural alerts?
How are newer generation drugs addressing the sedation side effect caused by Seldane?
How are newer generation drugs addressing the sedation side effect caused by Seldane?
What effect do newer generation drugs aim to reduce when it comes to sulfonamides?
What effect do newer generation drugs aim to reduce when it comes to sulfonamides?
How do drug developers make drugs more ionizable within the blood and urine?
How do drug developers make drugs more ionizable within the blood and urine?
'Cannabis contains compounds like Tetrahydrocannabinol (psychoactive) and Cannabidiol (pain relief)' is an example of what type of information?
'Cannabis contains compounds like Tetrahydrocannabinol (psychoactive) and Cannabidiol (pain relief)' is an example of what type of information?
What is the main difference in absorption between inhalation and oral administration of THC?
What is the main difference in absorption between inhalation and oral administration of THC?
Which statement accurately describes THC distribution in the body?
Which statement accurately describes THC distribution in the body?
How does Disulfiram (Antabuse) function in the treatment of ethanol abuse?
How does Disulfiram (Antabuse) function in the treatment of ethanol abuse?
What happens to ethanol metabolism when there is a significant amount of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in the liver?
What happens to ethanol metabolism when there is a significant amount of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in the liver?
Which factor influences the absorption of ethanol in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which factor influences the absorption of ethanol in the gastrointestinal tract?
Why does THC have slower elimination compared to ethanol?
Why does THC have slower elimination compared to ethanol?
