Question 1

Chronic drug effects refer to those that are due to prolonged exposure to the drug.

Accepted Answer

Chronic drug effects are indeed due to prolonged exposure to the drug.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs has been clearly linked to crimes and violence?
A)alcohol
B)heroin
C)marijuana
D)cocaine

Accepted Answer

Alcohol has been clearly linked to crimes and violence. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence reports that alcohol is a factor in 40% of all violent crimes in the United States. Compared to other drugs, alcohol is the most frequently involved substance in cases of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and homicide.

Question 3

One important factor that led Congress to adopt the first laws regulating what we now call controlled substances was the association of drug use with crime.

Accepted Answer

The association of drug use with crime was indeed one of the factors that led Congress to adopt the first laws regulating controlled substances. Other factors included concerns about the physical and mental effects of drug use, the potential for addiction, and the desire to control the sale and distribution of certain drugs.

Question 4

To receive diagnosis of substance dependence an individual must satisfy at least 3 diagnostic criteria,one which has to be a symptom of physical dependence (tolerance or withdrawal).

Accepted Answer

The DSM-IV required at least 3 criteria for substance dependence, but not necessarily including tolerance or withdrawal. The DSM-5 has replaced "substance dependence" with "substance use disorder" and does not require physical dependence symptoms.

Question 5

Describe several ways in which people have thought that drug use might be a cause of criminal behavior.

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Question 6

-Explain the difference between physical dependence on a drug and psychological dependence on a drug.

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Question 7

Rank the following drugs (from highest to lowest)according to the number of mentions in the 2009 DAWN emergency department dataset.
A)Cocaine,heroin,prescription opioids,antidepressants
B)Cocaine,prescription opioids,heroin,antidepressants
C)Alcohol-in-combination,cocaine,heroin,prescription opioids
D)Alcohol-in-combination,prescription opioids,heroin,cocaine

Accepted Answer

In the 2009 DAWN dataset, cocaine had the highest mentions, followed by prescription opioids, heroin, and antidepressants.

Question 8

The DAWN system tells us exactly how many deaths are caused by a specific drug each year.

Accepted Answer

The DAWN system (Drug Abuse Warning Network) provided estimates and trends of drug-related emergency department visits, but did not provide exact numbers of deaths caused by a specific drug. The system was discontinued in 2011 and replaced by other surveillance systems.

Question 9

About how many arrests are made in the U.S.each year for drug-law violations?
A)1,500,000
B)200,000
C)50,000
D)5,000

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, there were over 1.5 million arrests for drug law violations in the U.S. in 2018.

Question 10

The drugs that are most likely to lead to dependence are the ones that have reduced effects after repeated use.

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Question 11

In determining whether using a drug causes people to become criminals,it is important to remember that
A)there is no relationship between crime and illicit drug use.
B)most illicit drugs cause damage to the areas of the brain responsible for understanding right from wrong.
C)longitudinal studies find that indicators of criminal or antisocial behavior usually occur before the first use of any illicit drug.
D)consistent personality changes are likely with even a few exposures to heroin or cocaine.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that indicators of criminal or antisocial behavior usually occur before the first use of any illicit drug, indicating that drug use may not necessarily cause criminal behavior. It is important to consider other factors such as socioeconomic status, upbringing, and mental health when examining the relationship between drug use and criminal behavior. The other options presented are not accurate or relevant in this context.

Question 12

Explain what is meant by a drug's "dependence potential."

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Question 13

Using survey data,discuss the relative toxicity of alcohol and cocaine.

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Question 14

Recent brain imaging data indicates that drug dependence is caused by an underlying biological abnormality.

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Question 15

The term "laissez-faire" refers to the tendency of news media to sensationalize drug problems.

Accepted Answer

The term "laissez-faire" actually refers to a political and economic philosophy that advocates for minimal government interference and regulation. It does not have any direct relationship to the way news media reports on drug problems.

Question 16

In 2009,methamphetamine was the most frequently cited drug associated with emergency-room visits.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, cocaine was the most frequently cited drug associated with emergency-room visits, not methamphetamine.

Question 17

Physical dependence is often defined by the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped.

Accepted Answer

Physical dependence is characterized by the body's adaptation to the drug, resulting in withdrawal symptoms when the drug is no longer present in the system.

Question 18

The data suggest that marijuana use increases the likelihood of a person committing a violent crime.

Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that marijuana use causes an increase in violent behavior. While some studies have shown a correlation between marijuana use and violent behavior, it is important to consider other factors such as age, gender, and other substance use. Additionally, many studies have found that marijuana use actually decreases aggression and violence. It is important to approach any claims about the effects of marijuana on behavior with caution and to consider the complexity of the issue.

Question 19

Our best estimate is that tobacco cigarettes are associated with over 400,000 deaths per year.

Accepted Answer

This is based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. However, other sources may provide slightly different estimates, and this number may vary by country or region.

Question 20

In an annual study done by the U.S.Justice Department,people arrested for various crimes are given urine tests to detect the presence of drugs.In 2010,about ____ percent of the adult male arrestees tested positive for at least one illicit drug.
A)100
B)between 50 and 80
C)0
D)between 10 and 30

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Justice Department's annual study on drug use among adult male arrestees shows that approximately 50% to 80% of them tested positive for at least one illicit drug in 2010. This indicates a high prevalence of drug use among adult male arrestees in the U.S.

Quiz 2: Drug Use As a Social Problem