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Drug use and abuse test 3

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chemical that is considered an endocannabinoid
anandamide
what mental disorder has been linked with cannabis use?
schizophrenia
The primary mechanism of action resulting from THC binding to cannabinoid receptors is inhibition of the release of:
GABA, Glumate, and Acetylcholine
There is conclusive and substantial evidence that cannabis is effective in the treatment of:
Chronic pain
Which route of administration of THC is likely to have the longest effects?
Oral
Which of the following is a methodological limitation to the research on the medicinal benefits of cannabis?
Discrepancies in dosage and length of studies
Which of the following is the most widely used illicit drug in the Western World?
Cannabis
Which of the following is NOT one of the species of cannabis discussed in class?
Cannabis hemporium
T/F: It is not possible to experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping cannabis use.
False
John takes some LSD and experiences hallucinogenic effects, which can be attributed to changes in the concentration(s) of which neurotransmitter(s)?
Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin
Which of the following would NOT be classified as a serotonergic hallucinogen?
MDMA
Which of the following hallucinogens might you expect to find in use at a veterinary clinic?
Ketamine
The primary mechanism of action of LSD and related hallucinogens is a result of binding to:
5-HT2A serotonin receptors
Which of the following substances was developed as an anesthetic medication?
PCP
CJ has a cold and drinks some cough syrup that contains a substance that is chemically an opiate, but can have hallucinogenic effects at high doses. What is the substance that is being referred to in this example?
DXM
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