NCAC 1 part 1 questions with correct answers

Primary or acute withdrawal - Answer The first stage of withdrawal lasting from 2 - 7 days. The strongest withdrawl symptoms are typically present. Secondary or prolonged withdrawl - Answer Is the 2nd part of withdrawl and may last weeks or months symptoms of primary withdrawl - Answer symptoms tend to be the opposite of direct effects of the substance itself 3 responses produced by the body when drugs are combined - Answer 1.) have no effect (act indepentently) 2.) multiply the effects of each other 3.) cancel out the effects of each other Psychotropic drugs - Answer Any drug capable of affecting the mind, mood, and/or behavior. Alcohol: treatment application - Answer administration of benzodiazepines Alcohol + sedatives - Answer This mixture is remarkably dangerous when used together. They suppress the central nervous system Alcohol + Cocaine - Answer - This mixture becomes a more potent heart rate stimulator. - intensified high - increased risk of sudden death