A group of structurally dissimilar substances that lead to various false sensory perceptions sometimes leading to a tragic end such as "flying" off the 12th floor balcony is

inhalants

hallucinogens

amphetamines

depressants

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. inhalants
Can cause euphoria and altered mental status, but they typically depress the CNS and don’t reliably produce complex hallucinations or delusions.

B. hallucinogens
These drugs (like LSD, psilocybin) cause distorted perception of reality and hallucinations that can lead to dangerous behavior such as jumping from heights thinking one can fly.

C. amphetamines
These are stimulants and can cause paranoia or agitation, but not the same degree of perceptual distortion.

D. depressants
CNS depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines, barbiturates) slow brain activity but do not typically cause hallucinations or misperceptions of physical abilities.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. intoxication
Intoxication refers to the acute effects of a substance on the body, not the repeated return to a behavior.

B. dependence
Dependence is a physical or psychological need for a substance, not the relapse after treatment.

C. recidivism
Recidivism refers to relapse-the recurrence of an undesirable behavior (like substance use) after a period of improvement.

D. cross-tolerance
Cross-tolerance occurs when tolerance to one drug results in tolerance to another, not repeated relapse.

A. Increased appetite and weight gain B. Increased heart rate C. Low energy and decreased reaction times D. Increased sleepiness

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Increased appetite and weight gain
Meth typically causes appetite suppression and weight loss.

B. Increased heart rate
Meth is a potent stimulant, and tachycardia (increased heart rate) is a common and dangerous sign.

C. Low energy and decreased reaction times
These are signs of depressant use or withdrawal, not stimulant intoxication.

D. Increased sleepiness
Meth causes insomnia and hyperactivity, not sleepiness.

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The repetition of some socially unacceptable behavior, after that behavior had previously stopped (such as when a person successfully completes rehab and returns to substance abuse repeatedly) is called:

Correct Answer is C

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Methamphetamine (crystal meth, MDMA) is a hallucinogenic stimulant which (in high doses) can trigger hyperthermia, and also lead to kidney and heart failure. Which of the following is a common sign of methamphetamine use?

Correct Answer is B

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