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Chapter 8
Test Bank for Alcohol and Other Drugs

True/False Mult. Choice Essay Total Qs

Remember 8 (80%) 21 (70%) 0 29

Understand 2 (20%) 7 (23%) 0 9

Apply 0 2 (7%) 1 (20%) 3

Analyze 0 0 1 (20%) 1

Evaluate 0 0 2 (40%) 2

Create 0 0 1 (20%) 1

10 30 4 45

True or False Questions

1. Drugs are used for both therapeutic and recreational purposes.

a. true
b. false

Answer: a. true
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 166

2. Drug abuse and drug addiction are virtually synonymous terms.

a. true
b. false

Answer: b. false
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 167

3. Drug tolerance refers to a psychological and/or physiological need for a drug to maintain
a sense of well-being and avoid withdrawal symptoms.
a. true
b. false

Answer: b. false
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 167

4. Despite the effects alcohol may have on an individual, many do not consider alcohol as a
drug.
a. true
b. false
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Answer: a. true
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 168

5. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.

a. true
b. false

Answer: a. true
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 168

6. Alcohol consumption in the U.S. has been increasing across lines of class, gender, race,
and age over the past two decades.
a. true
b. false

Answer: b. false
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 169

7. Codependency refers to the likelihood that family members of an addict will also become
addicted.
a. true
b. false

Answer: b. false
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 172

8. Even people who never light up a cigarette are harmed by environmental tobacco smoke.
a. true
b. false

Answer: a. true
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 174

9. Functionalists believe that licit and illicit drugs serve important functions in societies.
a. true
b. false

Answer: a. true
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 184-185

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10. Conflict theorists believe that early Chinese and Mexican immigrants popularized the use
of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin in the United States.
a. true
b. false

Answer: b. false
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 185

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In regard to drugs, the text states that

a. food and water are considered to be drugs when they alter the body's functioning in
some way.
b. therapeutic use of drugs includes alcohol and tobacco consumption.
c. drug abuse includes both licit and illicit drugs.
d. heroin and cocaine are licit drugs used for recreational purposes.

Answer: c. Drug abuse includes both licit and illicit drugs.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 166-167

2. According to the text, drug abuse is

a. inappropriate, excessive use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social
impairment.
b. inappropriate, moderate use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social
impairment.
c. recreational, moderate use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social euphoria.
d. recreational, excessive use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social euphoria.

Answer: a. inappropriate, excessive use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social

impairment.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 167

3. In regard to social class and alcohol consumption, the text notes that
a. few class differences are apparent in the consumption of various alcoholic beverages.
b. the relationship between social class and rates of alcohol abuse is not clear.
c. because of their high-profile lifestyle, affluent people are more visible than lower-
income people to the public when they consume too much alcohol.
d. studies have conclusively shown that lower-class people are heavier drinkers than
people in the middle and upper classes.

Answer: b. the relationship between social class and rates of alcohol abuse is not clear.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 168

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4. Studies show that moderate alcohol consumption
a. is linked to cardiovascular problems.
b. affects blood glucose levels and may lead to adult-onset diabetes.
c. might improve body circulation, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart
disease.
d. is a precursor to alcohol addiction.

Answer: c. might improve body circulation, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of
heart disease.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 170

5. In most states, driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI)
requires a minimum blood alcohol concentration of
a. .03.
b. .08.
c. 1.2.
d. 2.0.

Answer: b. .08.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 171

6. According to the text, nicotine is more addictive than

a. alcohol.
b. prescription drugs.
c. heroin.
d. marijuana.

Answer: c. heroin.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 173

7. According to the text, nicotine is widely used because

a. it creates a high level of independence and makes people feel good about
themselves.
b. tobacco manufacturers have engaged in highly sophisticated marketing campaigns
that downplay the perils of smoking.
c. other drugs are not readily available for most people.
d. it provides widespread benefits for many people with diseases and disabilities.

Answer: b. tobacco manufacturers have engaged in highly sophisticated marketing

campaigns that downplay the perils of smoking.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 174

8. Prescription drug use

a. increases with advancing age.
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 b. is most seen in Mexican Americans.
c. is increasingly easy to access because of lowering costs.
d. is decreasing on the whole.

Answer: a. increases with advancing age.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 175

9. Concerning Prozac, the text notes that

a. Prozac is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
b. the long-term side effects of the drug are well-known.
c. a decreased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children is evident.
d. 4.5 million prescriptions are filled annually.

Answer: d. 4.5 million prescriptions are filled annually.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 175

10. Abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

a. prevails among the elderly.
b. is perhaps most common among young teens.
c. has not shown any link to suicide risks.
d. typically occurs with sleep aids.

Answer: b. is perhaps most common among young teens.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 176

11. Which of the following statements is correct regarding caffeine?

a. Most people do not realize that caffeine is a relatively dangerous drug.
b. Caffeine does not produce dependency even though it is a stimulant.
c. Most people ingest caffeine to relax and calm their nerves.
d. Long-term effects of heavy caffeine use include increased risk of heart attack and
osteoporosis.

Answer: d. Long-term effects of heavy caffeine use include increased risk of heart attack
and osteoporosis.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 176

12. The most extensively used illicit drug in the United States is
a. marijuana.
b. heroin.
c. cocaine.
d. LSD.

Answer: a. marijuana.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
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Page Reference: 177

13. Marijuana will continue to raise concern, particularly among younger users, because
a. marijuana has been linked to cancer.
b. most marijuana addicts are teenagers.
c. the amount of perceived risk that young people associate with marijuana has risen.
d. it has been considered a “gateway drug.”

Answer: d. it has been considered a “gateway drug.”

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 179

14. According to the text, cocaine was introduced to the U.S.

a. as an anesthetic and mood enhancer.
b. in two forms: powder and crack.
c. by the Coca-Cola company.
d. as an alternative to coffee.

Answer: a. as an anesthetic and mood enhancer.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 179

15. According to some studies concerning cocaine abuse,

a. most users are in their forties.
b. more females than males abuse cocaine.
c. more males than females abuse cocaine.
d. most crack offenders are white.

Answer: c. more males than females abuse cocaine.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 180

16. Diet pills and pep formulas often contain

a. nicotine.
b. amphetamines.
c. barbiturates.
d. methamphetamines.

Answer: b. amphetamines.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 181

17. Regarding methamphetamine use,

a. the number of users had decreased.
b. methamphetamines produce a weaker effect on the body than amphetamines do.
c. has no legal prescribed uses.
d. is not linked to depressant abuse.

Answer: c. has no legal prescribed uses.

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Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 181

18. Potentation refers to

a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce
greater effects on the body.
b. the occurrence by which larger doses of a drug are required over time to produce the
same physical or psychological effect originally achieved by a smaller dose.
c. a variety of physical and psychological symptoms that habitual drug users experience
when they discontinue drug use.
d. a reciprocal relationship between an addict and one or more nonaddicts who
unwittingly aid and abet the addict’s drug use and resulting behavior.

Answer: a. the interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce
greater effects on the body.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 181

19. The most widely abused narcotic is

a. morphine.
b. heroin.
c. nicotine.
d. codeine.

Answer: b. heroin.
Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 182

20. Sociologists who use a symbolic interactionist framework believe that the "drug
problem" could be reduced if
a. more people had greater economic opportunities in society.
b. children did not see members of their families, peer groups, and other people
abusing alcohol and other drugs.
c. formal mechanisms of social control were enforced to prohibit people from taking
illegal drugs.
d. powerful corporate interests quit encouraging the use of legal drugs such as alcohol,
tobacco, and some pharmaceutical products.

Answer: b. children did not see members of their families, peer groups, and other people
abusing alcohol and other drugs.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 184

21. According to conflict theorists, opium was outlawed in the United States because it was
associated with
a. prostitution.
b. Chinese immigration.
c. Mexican immigration.
d. college students.
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Answer: b. Chinese immigration.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Remember
Page Reference: 185

22. According to the text’s definition, a drug

a. changes the human body’s processes.
b. is not used for therapeutic purposes.
c. is classified as illicit.
d. encourages abuse and addiction.

Answer: a. changes the human body’s processes.

Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 166

23. Drug addiction is

a. the excessive or inappropriate use of a drug, resulting in physical, mental, or social
impairment.
b. characterized by tolerance and withdrawal.
c. an accepted part of the dominant culture in the U.S.
d. not related to class, gender, age, or race.

Answer: b. characterized by tolerance and withdrawal.

Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 168

24. Some researchers have found that adolescent drinking is associated with
a. portrayals of teen drinkers on reality shows.
b. deficient grades and emotional upset.
c. poor eating habits.
d. fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Answer: b. deficient grades and emotional upset.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 169

25. The greatest risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) occurs during the
a. first trimester.
b. second trimester.
c. third trimester.
d. fourth trimester.

Answer: a. first trimester.

Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 171

26. Drunk driving accidents have been linked to

a. gender.
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 b. class.
c. race.
d. age.

Answer: d. age.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 171

27. How is education related to current smokers?

a. The less education a person has, the less likely he/she is to smoke.
b. The more education a person has, the more likely he/she is to smoke.
c. The more education a person has, the less likely he/she is to smoke.
d. Education is not linked to smoking.

Answer: c. The more education a person has, the less likely he/she is to smoke.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 173

28. How does race play a part in prescription drug abuse?

a. Whites abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
b. African Americans abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
c. Hispanics abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
d. Race does not play a part in prescription drug abuse.

Answer: a. Whites abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
Difficulty: 2
Bloom’s Level: Understand
Page Reference: 176

29. Judy drinks alcoholic beverages daily. She compulsively hides liquor bottles from her
family. She sneaks drinks when she believes no one is watching. Judy seems to have lost
control over her drinking behavior. Judy would be considered a
a. heavy drinker.
b. social drinker.
c. chronic alcoholic.
d. acute alcoholic.

Answer: b. chronic alcoholic.

Difficulty: 1
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Page Reference: 168

30. DeJuan is a college student who initially used a drug that led to his use of cocaine and
methamphetamine. Which drug did DeJuan most likely use initially?
a. depressants
b. hallucinogens
c. marijuana
d. alcohol

Answer: c. marijuana
Difficulty: 2
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Bloom’s Level: Apply
Page Reference: 178-179

Essay Questions (Answers will vary.)

1. Identify five of the most abused drugs other than alcohol or tobacco in the United States,
and note whether each is a prescription drug, over-the-counter drug, stimulant, depressant,
narcotic, or hallucinogen.

Difficulty: 3
Bloom’s Level: Apply
Page Reference: 174-183

2. Based on functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives, how might the "drug
problem" be reduced or eliminated in the United States?

Difficulty: 3
Bloom’s Level: Analyze
Page Reference: 184-185

3. Describe the current efforts and programs to treat alcohol and drug abuse. Which
appears to be most promising and why?

Difficulty: 4
Bloom’s Level: Evaluate
Page Reference: 186-189

4. Describe the biological, psychological, and sociological explanations of drug use. Describe
the strengths and limitations of each. Which approach is most accurate? Justify your
choice.

Difficulty: 5
Bloom’s Level: Evaluate
Page Reference: 183-185

5. Describe the controversy over legalization of marijuana for medical use. Note what you
think might be positive or negative outcomes of its legalization.

Difficulty: 5
Bloom’s Level: Create
Page Reference: 178 (Box 8.2)

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