Question

1. what type of drug is alcohol? (ch 12)

a. vasopressin
b. stimulant
c. depressant
d. hormone

1. the use of alcohol to handle issues such as negative feelings or difficulty sleeping is called? (ch 12)

a. a co - occurring disorder
b. self - medication
c. enabling
d. inhibition

1. the process of completely withdrawing from alcohol is called? (ch 12)

a. enabling
b. disabling
c. withdrawal
d. detoxification

1. which opioid is often used to treat people with addictions to other opioids? (ch 13)

a. codeine
b. morphine
c. methadone
d. fentanyl

1. which of the following makes people unable to move or respond to events? (ch 13)

a. heroin
b. rohypnol
c. yellow sunshine
d. crack cocaine

1. which drug in otc cold medications can lead to addiction? (ch 13)

a. androstenedione
b. dextromethorphan
c. ibuprofen
d. acetaminophen

Explanation:

1. Alcohol is a depressant as it slows down the central - nervous system.
2. Using alcohol to deal with negative feelings or sleep issues is self - medication.
3. Detoxification is the process of completely withdrawing from alcohol.
4. Methadone is often used to treat opioid addictions.
5. Rohypnol can make people unable to move or respond.
6. Dextromethorphan in OTC cold medications can lead to addiction.

Answer:

1. c. Depressant
2. b. Self - medication
3. d. Detoxification
4. c. Methadone
5. b. Rohypnol
6. b. Dextromethorphan