Question 1
Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant. Alcohol is a _______________. Other drugs that have similar effects to alcohol include _____________ and ___________.
◦ central nervous system depressant; benzodiazepines; nicotine
◦ peripheral nervous system depressant; barbiturates; morphine
◦ central nervous system depressant; barbiturates; benzodiazepines
◦ peripheral nervous system stimulant; nicotine; caffeine
Question 2
Darrin started using drugs when he was 15. He started by taking morphine that was given to him by his friend. Now, at age 20, Darrin shoots heroin as often as he can. He does not have a job, lives on the street most of the time, and spends his days trying to get money to buy drugs. If he is unable to get any heroin for a day or two, he gets very sick. His entire body hurts, he has diarrhea, and he sweats uncontrollably. Which of the following is Darrin experiencing?
◦ Withdrawal
◦ Physiological dependence
◦ A substance use disorder
◦ All of the above
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