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Study Guide Answers
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1.
Cocaine psychosis is the result of overstimulation of the brain's __________________________.
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fright centers |
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What are the signs of cocaine psychosis?
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bizarre, erratic, violent behavior/ panic/ paranoia/ delusions of persecution/suspiciousness/ irrationality/ anxiety/ restlessness/ depression/ hallucinations |
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3.
What kind of tactile hallucinations sometimes occur?
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formication - or "cocaine bugs" |
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Cocaine can cause the entire _______________________________________ system to collapse.
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central nervous |
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5.
What is a cerebral hemorrhage?
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bleeding in the brain |
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6.
What is the source of cocaine?
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the coca plant |
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Who discovered how to extract cocaine from the leaves of the coca plant?
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Albert Niemann |
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When did the U.S. government prohibit the use of cocaine?
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1914 |
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How does most cocaine enter the U.S. today?
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in vehicles that enter the U.S. from Mexico |
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10.
In what form is most street cocaine?
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a hydrochloride salt |
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11.
What impurities are in cocaine as a result of the manufacturing process?
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kerosene, benzene, leaded gasoline, powdered lime |
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How do most users introduce cocaine into their systems?
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through the nose by snorting |
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Cocaine powder is easily absorbed by the body's ______________________ .
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membranes |
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14.
What telltale signs of cocaine abuse are seen when observing the noses of users?
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eczema/ runny nose/ perforated septum |
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What risks exist for those who share a needle with another person?
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blood poisoning/ hepatitis B/ inflammation of the heart valves/ inflammation of the heart lining/ HIV |
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What is "freebasing"?
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Heating the cocaine to remove impurities |
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Why is "freebasing" dangerous?
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The solvents are volatile and highly flammable.Death sometimes occurs from fire or explosion while freebasing. |
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What is "crack"?
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"Crack" is a form of freebase cocaine that is in the form of "rocks." |
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Crack is usually ( more/less ) pure than powdered cocaine.
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more |
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How is crack used?
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It is smoked. |
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What is the essential factor in cocaine deaths?
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the speed of absorption |
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22.
What chemical is trapped in the brain's reward system during cocaine use?
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dopamine |
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23.
Who is more likely to use cocaine - males or females?
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males |
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24.
How quickly can the effects of crack be felt?
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within ten seconds |
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A "high" from crack lasts about how long?
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twelve minutes |
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26.
Why do cocaine users have difficulty sleeping?
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Cocaine is a powerful stimulant. |
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27.
Desperate teens trade _______________ for drugs.
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sex |
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For how long can crack cocaine stay in the system of a fetus?
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two weeks |
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More than _______________ of all property crimes in major cities are related to the use of crack cocaine.
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half |
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