Question 1

Paranoid psychosis can be produced by:

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A)  high doses of amphetamines.
B)  methamphetamine,but not any other form of amphetamine.
C)  withdrawal from long-term amphetamine use.
D)  stimulant drugs,but only in certain individuals.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

One "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD does not appear to have abuse potential.Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name

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A)  Ritalin.
B)  Strattera.
C)  Memantine.
D)  Attends.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Although National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicates greater prevalence of illicit drug use among white Americans,black Americans represented more than 80 percent of those arrested for

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A)  marijuana possession.
B)  selling methamphetamine.
C)  all drug offenses.
D)  violation of federal crack cocaine laws.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The passage of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act

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A)  came after over a thousand stories about cocaine had appeared in the national media.
B)  did not focus on any particular drug.
C)  came in response to increasing concerns about methamphetamine.
D)  did not differentiate between crack and powder cocaine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year,called "Negro Cocaine 'Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Crystal meth refers to

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A)  methamphetamine crystals,which may be smoked.
B)  methamphetamine capsules.
C)  the "high" experienced after injecting methamphetamine.
D)  methamphetamine imported from Colombia.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

What is cocaine still used for medically?

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A)  It is prescribed for weight loss.
B)  It is used as a local anesthetic for nasal,laryngeal,and esophageal surgeries.
C)  It is used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries.
D)  Cocaine has no medical uses currently.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which famous physician studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

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A)  Benjamin Rush
B)  Sigmund Freud
C)  Johns Hopkins
D)  Parke DavisE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The ability of stimulants to improve mental performance

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A)  has never been demonstrated in controlled studies.
B)  is a myth-all the evidence shows that amphetamine and similar drugs impair performance.
C)  is so clear that these drugs are routinely used to treat Alzheimer's dementia.
D)  depends on the complexity of the task and the dose.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

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First,the market began to sell legal,mil...

Question 11

Scientific data indicate that chronic methamphetamine use causes extreme tooth decay.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these was NOT one of the early medical uses for amphetamine first studied in the 1930s?

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A)  treating narcolepsy
B)  treating anxiety
C)  treating hyperactivity (ADH
D)  
D)  weight controlE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The most common way cocaine is used recreationally is by

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A)  intravenous injection.
B)  insufflation (snorting) .
C)  mixing it with alcoholic beverages and drinking it.
D)  smoking crack.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Studies show that blacks are just as likely as whites to be arrested for violating crack cocaine laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

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A)  coca powder.
B)  pills.
C)  drinks,such as coca wine.
D)  cigarettes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The earliest medical use for amphetamine was as a substitute for ephedrine in treating asthma.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cocaine use during pregnancy now appears to be associated with

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A)  no consistent negative associations with physical growth,test scores,or language in children.
B)  about one-third of all cases of mental retardation.
C)  ADHD and depression in school-age children.
D)  greater neonatal problems than alcohol or tobacco.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Illicit use of intravenous amphetamines first became a big public concern in

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A)  2002.
B)  the 1930s.
C)  the 1960s.
D)  the early 1990s.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.

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The laws seem to have a selective effect...

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What is cocaine still used for medically?

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Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.

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Crystal meth refers to

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Which of these was NOT one of the early medical uses for amphetamine first studied in the 1930s?

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The most common way cocaine is used recreationally is by

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Studies show that blacks are just as likely as whites to be arrested for violating crack cocaine laws.

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Scientific data indicate that chronic methamphetamine use causes extreme tooth decay.

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The earliest medical use for amphetamine was as a substitute for ephedrine in treating asthma.

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Sigmund Freud was always opposed to the use of cocaine for treating psychiatric conditions.

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The use of cocaine by members of the general public in Europe was initially in the form of

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One "non-stimulant" medication that has been approved for ADHD does not appear to have abuse potential.Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name

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The ability of stimulants to improve mental performance

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Cocaine use during pregnancy now appears to be associated with

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The passage of the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act

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Although National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicates greater prevalence of illicit drug use among white Americans,black Americans represented more than 80 percent of those arrested for

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Explain the three consequences for the drug scene from the tightening of restrictions on amphetamines in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Paranoid psychosis can be produced by:

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Illicit use of intravenous amphetamines first became a big public concern in

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Which famous physician studied cocaine as a treatment for morphine dependence and depression?

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Some of the emotional justification for the 1914 Harrison Act can be found in a New York Times article from that year,called "Negro Cocaine 'Fiends' are a New Southern Menace."

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