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?
Increased appetite and weight gain
Increased heart rate
Low energy and decreased reaction times
Increased sleepiness
The Correct Answer is B
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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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. psychological
Vague and incorrect term. Withdrawal involves both physical and psychological symptoms.
B. abstinence
Abstinence means refraining from use, not the symptoms that follow.
C. physiological
Not specific. The term doesn’t capture the clinical syndrome of alcohol cessation.
D. alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome includes symptoms like tremors, agitation, hallucinations, and seizures, and can be life-threatening.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. early stage: Characterized by increasing tolerance, occasional overuse, and secretive behavior-not withdrawal symptoms.
B. middle stage: The user begins to lose control, experience guilt, and may show signs of dependence, but withdrawal is not yet severe.
C. prodromal stage: This term is not typically used in addiction staging; may be a distractor.
D. late stage: This stage involves severe physical deterioration, psychological dependence, and clear withdrawal symptoms if use is stopped.
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