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1
Which of the following does NOT contain a psychoactive drug?
A)cigarette
B)coffee
C)merlot
D)aspirin
2
Physiologically addictive drugs produce a biological dependence in the user, and withdrawal from them leads to a craving for the drug. Which of the following is NOT a physiologically addictive drug?
A)caffeine
B)marijuana
C)nicotine
D)alcohol
3
Nevvah Wakeful realizes he has to cram all night to study for his psychology exam. He drinks cup after cup of coffee to stay awake. Nevvah has taken a(n) _________ to stay awake.
A)stimulant
B)opiate
C)depressant
D)hallucinogen
4
Cocaine produces a "high" through the neurotransmitter _______ that is one of the chemicals that transmits between neurons messages related to ordinary feelings of pleasure.
A)epinephrine
B)acetylcholine
C)dopamine
D)serotonin
5
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A)Women are typically somewhat lighter drinkers than men.
B)Women are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol.
C)Alcohol abuse may harm the brains of women more than men.
D)None of these.
6
Programs widely publicized for their effectiveness—such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)—are:
A)highly successful.
B)moderately successful.
C)not effective over the long term.
D)not well studied.
7
Mary Wanna has been known to toke a little weed every now and then. Chances are that Mary will __________ when she occasionally uses marijuana.
A)feel depressed
B)increase stress on her heart
C)decrease the effectiveness of her immune system
D)feel euphoric
8
The following are all indicators of when use becomes abuse of drugs EXCEPT:
A)becoming physically unhealthy.
B)failing at school or on the job.
C)always getting high to have a good time.
D)getting high to relieve chronic pain.





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