Chapter 1

Question 1

People on the inside; those who approve of or use drugs or both

Answer 1

Insiders

Question 2

People on the outside; those who don’t approve of or don’t use drugs

Answer 2

Outsiders

Question 3

Drug compounds (substances) that affect the central nervous system and alter consciousness or perceptions

Answer 3

Psychoactive drugs (substances)

Question 4

Part of the nervous system composed of the spinal cord and brain that is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly

Answer 4

Central nervous system (CNS)

Question 5

Generally refers to the psychological attachment to a drug; addiction to “harder” drugs such as heroin results in both psychological and physical attachment to the chemical properties of the drug, with the resulting satisfaction (reward) derived from using the drug in question

Answer 5

Addiction

Question 6

Psychological and physical symptoms that result when a drug is absent from the body; physical symptoms are generally present in cases of drug dependence to more addictive drugs such as heroin; physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal include perspiration, nausea, boredom, anxiety, and muscle spasms

Answer 6

Withdrawal symptoms

Question 7

Any substance that modifies (either by enhancing, inhibiting, or distorting) mind or body functioning

Answer 7

Drug(s)

Question 8

Legalized drugs such as coffee, alcohol, and tobacco

Answer 8

Licit drugs

Question 9

Illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD

Answer 9

Illicit drugs

Question 10

Legalized drugs sold without a prescription

Answer 10

Over-the-counter (OTC)

Question 11

Drugs that are used to treat mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and manic-depressive disorders

Answer 11

Psychotherapeutic drugs

Question 12

Drugs derived from opium

Answer 12

Opioids

Question 13

Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana - types of drugs that when used excessively may lead to using other and more addictive drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or crack

Answer 13

Gateway drugs

Question 14

The principal federal agency responsible for enforcing U.S. drug laws

Answer 14

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 15

A type of illicit drug known as Ecstasy or Adam that has stimulant and hallucinogenic properties

Answer 15

MDMA

Question 16

The chemical and pharmacological term for drinking alcohol; the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages; often called grain alcohol

Answer 16

Ethanol

Question 17

A more recent, extremely potent cannabis product with approximately 80% THC levels made by using butane to extract the THC; the process produces a “waxy” residue that is smoked or vaporized and is highly hallucinogenic, often resulting in high levels of physical and mental impairment

Answer 17

Marijuana wax

Question 18

New drugs that are developed by people intending to circumvent the illegality of a drug by modifying a drug into a new compound; also known as synthetic drugs or synthetic opioids

Answer 18

Designer drugs

Question 19

New molecular species created by modifying the basic molecular skeleton of a compound; are structurally related to their parent compounds

Answer 19

Structural analogs

Question 20

Refers to the use of drugs, stressing that drug use cuts across all members of society regardless of income, education, occupation, social class, or age

Answer 20

Equal-opportunity affliction

Question 21

First category of drug users, typified as being in the initial stages of drug use; these people often use drugs for recreational purposes

Answer 21

Experimenters

Question 22

Second category of drug users, typified by an insatiable attraction followed by a psychological dependence on drugs

Answer 22

Compulsive users

Question 23

Third category of drug users; these users vacillate between the need for pleasure seeking and the desire to relieve moderate to serious psychological problems; this category of drug users has two major characteristics: (1) a general focus mostly on using other people’s drugs (often without maintaining a personal supply of the drug) and (2) vacillation between the characteristics of chronic drug users and experimenter types

Answer 23

Floaters or chippers

Question 24

Satisfaction derived from escaping negative feelings by using a drug

Answer 24

Relief phase

Question 25

Taking increasing quantities of a drug

Answer 25

Increased use phase

Question 26

Constant concern with the supply of the drug

Answer 26

Preoccupation phase

Question 27

Synonym for addiction

Answer 27

Dependency phase

Question 28

Physical or psychological effects derived from not using a drug

Answer 28

Withdrawal phase

Question 29

Principal federal agency responsible for directing research related to drug use and abuse

Answer 29

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Question 30

Large, highly sophisticated organizations (DTOs) and cells with specific assignments, such as drug transportation, security/enforcement, or money laundering

Answer 30

Drug cartels

Question 31

Cells similar to terrorist cells and consisting of only three to five members to ensure operational security

Answer 31

Drug cells

Question 32

Urine, blood screening, or hair analysis used to identify those who may be using drugs

Answer 32

Drug testing

Question 33

Drug-assistance programs for drug-dependent employees

Answer 33

Employee assistance programs (EAPs)

Question 34

Oral fluid testing analyzes saliva samples for the presence of drugs of abuse and their metabolites

Answer 34

Oral fluids

Question 35

Used for drug testing; a skin patch absorb sweats for analysis for the presence of cocaine, marijuana, opiates, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or PCP

Answer 35

Sweat (perspiration)

Question 36

Emphasizes that nonmedical and often recreational drug use interferes with the healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit

Answer 36

Holistic self-awareness approach