Drugs can be classified by dangerous abuse potential based on withdrawal symptoms and level of dependency....
The Brain on Mind Altering Drugs Psychoactive drugs alter brain function by acting at synapses in the brain, where they may mimic, enhance, or block the effects of natural signaling molecules (neurotransmitters). The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a particularly important role in creating the dependency aspect of both drug and behavioral addictions. Natural behaviors which enhance survival and/or reproduction, such as eating or engaging in sex, result in a surge of dopamine. Normally, this response helps individuals learn to repeat beneficial...
1 points QUESTION2 The therapeutic use of lithium in the treatment of manic-depressive disorder involves routine monitoring of serum blood levels of lithium in order to establish a maintenance dose and to avoid the toxic adverse (side) effects of lithium. Which of the following represents a "range of acceptable therapeutic concentrations of lithium in the serum/blood of manic-depressive patients? OA 7.0 to 14.0 meq/liter OB.7.0 to 10.0 meq/liter OC. 0.7 to 1.4 meq/liter D.0.6 to 0.7 meq/liter 1 p QUESTION3...
This is about Health Science DRUG WORKSHEET Name Class time 1) A(n) drug is any substance other than food that affects the structure or function of the body through its/chemical action 2) What term is used to refer to a substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness, perception, mood, and thought? Check up 3) Drugs that do not need a physician's prescription and can be purchased easily by consumers are often referred to by the acronym 4)...
Any reflection or opinion on these two essays? Should Marijuana be legal? 1 answer Within 200 words. 1. A Brief History of the Drug War Many currently illegal drugs, such as marijuana, opium, coca, and psychedelics have been used for thousands of years for both medical and spiritual purposes. The Early Stages of Drug Prohibition Why are some drugs legal and other drugs illegal today? It's not based on any scientific assessment of the relative risks of these drugs –...
Question 15 (1 point) Saved According to the video "Your Body on Drugs," the bookcase assembly tested the user's ability to focus. Which drug allowed the user to be a functional addict? Marijuana Methamphetamine Cocaine Heroin Question 16 (1 point) Saved Contraceptive methods that are more than or over 99% effective are methods that have a low likelihood of user failure. True O False Page 8 of 30 Next Page Previous Page vvnicn or tne rollowing Is NUI a way...
Question 42(1 point) Saved Potential consequences of a sexually transmitted diseases include infertility and ectopic pregnancy. O True False Page 21 of 30 Next Page Previous Page Question 45 (1 point) Saved According to the video "Your Body on Drugs" When faced with extreme stress, as in the fire experiment, which drug produced a fight or flight reaction in the user? Cocaine Methamphetamine Marijuana Heroin Question 46 (1 point) Saved Which of the following is described as avoiding sexual activities...