Quiz 3 Review!

Review the Learning Objectives for this unit:

Correctly identify types of psychoactive drugs CNS Stimulants (what the heck does CNS stand for?) CNS Depressants Opioids Cannabis Hallucinogens

Accurately describe effects of drugs on the body For each category above be able to  describe effect on the body describe what kind of "high" or euphoric effect does it produce give examples of drugs in the class (e.g. cocaine)

Recognize and describe demand reduction strategies; e.g. harm reduction, treatment, social policy, laws Be able to distinguish between  abstinence models harm reduction zero tolerance give examples of each of the above

Correclty distinguish between drug use, drug misuse, and drug abuse

Identify and describe trends in drug use among American men most commonly used illicit psychoactive drug most commonly used psychoactive drug (do not include nicotine)

Identify characteristics of psychological dependence

Identify characteristics of physical dependence

Further Study tips:

Drugs

Be able to name each class of drugs (e.g., narcotics, stimulants, etc.) give examples from each group and describe the effect of each group on the central nervous system.

What causes physical addiction (in terms of how the brain makes neurotransmitter and psychoactive drugs cause rises and falls in them.)

Distinguish physical from psychological addiction.




Alcohol
Define oxidation and absorption. Where do the two occur? What is the difference between the two.

What factors affect the rate of absorption in the stomach?

What is BAC?

What is the legal limit for driving under the influence of alcohol?


Tobacco
How many people die each year from cigarette-related illness?
What is the most common tobacco-related killer (heart disease or lung cancer)
Who smokes more, men or women?
What were the 5 major conclusions from the 2010 Surgeon General's report on Smoking?
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