LCAS ASSESSMENT REVIEW MODULE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTION COLLECTION AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What does the CAGE stand for?
Answer: C- cut down
A- annoyed
G- guilty
E- eye opener
⩥ What does THC stand for?
Answer: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
⩥ What does LSD stand for?
Answer: lysergic acid diethylamide
⩥ What is hemp?
Answer: The word used to describe Cannabis sativa plants that are high
in fiber content and generally low in psychoactive components
(marijuana is used to describe cannabis sativa high in psychoactive
components)
,⩥ Morphine is how many times more powerful than opium?
Answer: 10 times
⩥ What is the scientific name for heroin and what is its strength
compared to morphine?
Answer: Diacetyl morphine - two to five times stronger than morphine
⩥ What year was AA founded, and who founded it?
Answer: Founded in 1934 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
⩥ Sedatives are generally used to _________________________ while
hypnotics are mostly used to __________________
Answer: Calm anxiety; induce sleep
⩥ Name the five most common brand name benzodiazepines sedatives
Answer: Librium, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Halcion
⩥ What is GHB?
Answer: gamma hydroxybutyrate - a sedative originally developed as an
anesthetic -> began to be used as a sedative to induce euphoria, also
used as a date rape drug
⩥ What is DXM?
,Answer: dextromethorphan - found in many non-prescription cough and
cold medications, can induce psychedelic effects when used in large
quantities (10 to 30x normal dose)
⩥ What are the brand names of hydrocodone?
Answer: Vicodin, Lortab, Norco, Anexsia, Hycodan, and Tylox
⩥ What is the generic name of Oxycontin?
Answer: Oxycodone (time release version of Percodan)
⩥ Why is hydrocodone the most widely used and abuse prescription
opiate?
Answer: Causes less nausea but has the same pain-diminishing effect as
well as addictive potential as codeine. *Because it is often co-formulated
with acetaminophen, the abuse of the combination for the psychic effects
of the opioid can cause liver damage
⩥ What is the definition of a psychoactive drug?
Answer: Any substance that directly alters the normal functioning of the
central nervous system (this can be expanded to include any behaviors
[e.g. gambling] that activate the brain's alcohol and drug addiction
pathways)
⩥ What is the trade name for Zoloft?
, Answer: Setraline
⩥ What is the chemical name for MDMA?
Answer: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
⩥ What are the most common CNS stimulants?
Answer: Cocaine (freebase, crack), amphetamines (Adderall, meth,
crystal meth, speed), amphetamine congeners (Ritalin, diet pills), plant
stimulants (khat, betel nuts, ephedra, yohimbe), caffeine, and nicotine
⩥ What are the physical effects of stimulants, from small doses to
frequent use of stronger stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines), to large
amounts?
Answer: Small/Moderate dose: excessive stimulation of the central
nervous system, creating insomnia, energized muscles, increased heart
rate and blood pressure, and decreased appetite
Frequent use: over a period of a few days will deplete the body's energy
chemicals and create exhaustion, weight loss and malnutrition
Large amounts (or if extrasensitive): heart, blood vessel, and seizure
problems can occur - increased risk of stroke
COMPLETE QUESTION COLLECTION AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What does the CAGE stand for?
Answer: C- cut down
A- annoyed
G- guilty
E- eye opener
⩥ What does THC stand for?
Answer: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
⩥ What does LSD stand for?
Answer: lysergic acid diethylamide
⩥ What is hemp?
Answer: The word used to describe Cannabis sativa plants that are high
in fiber content and generally low in psychoactive components
(marijuana is used to describe cannabis sativa high in psychoactive
components)
,⩥ Morphine is how many times more powerful than opium?
Answer: 10 times
⩥ What is the scientific name for heroin and what is its strength
compared to morphine?
Answer: Diacetyl morphine - two to five times stronger than morphine
⩥ What year was AA founded, and who founded it?
Answer: Founded in 1934 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
⩥ Sedatives are generally used to _________________________ while
hypnotics are mostly used to __________________
Answer: Calm anxiety; induce sleep
⩥ Name the five most common brand name benzodiazepines sedatives
Answer: Librium, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Halcion
⩥ What is GHB?
Answer: gamma hydroxybutyrate - a sedative originally developed as an
anesthetic -> began to be used as a sedative to induce euphoria, also
used as a date rape drug
⩥ What is DXM?
,Answer: dextromethorphan - found in many non-prescription cough and
cold medications, can induce psychedelic effects when used in large
quantities (10 to 30x normal dose)
⩥ What are the brand names of hydrocodone?
Answer: Vicodin, Lortab, Norco, Anexsia, Hycodan, and Tylox
⩥ What is the generic name of Oxycontin?
Answer: Oxycodone (time release version of Percodan)
⩥ Why is hydrocodone the most widely used and abuse prescription
opiate?
Answer: Causes less nausea but has the same pain-diminishing effect as
well as addictive potential as codeine. *Because it is often co-formulated
with acetaminophen, the abuse of the combination for the psychic effects
of the opioid can cause liver damage
⩥ What is the definition of a psychoactive drug?
Answer: Any substance that directly alters the normal functioning of the
central nervous system (this can be expanded to include any behaviors
[e.g. gambling] that activate the brain's alcohol and drug addiction
pathways)
⩥ What is the trade name for Zoloft?
, Answer: Setraline
⩥ What is the chemical name for MDMA?
Answer: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
⩥ What are the most common CNS stimulants?
Answer: Cocaine (freebase, crack), amphetamines (Adderall, meth,
crystal meth, speed), amphetamine congeners (Ritalin, diet pills), plant
stimulants (khat, betel nuts, ephedra, yohimbe), caffeine, and nicotine
⩥ What are the physical effects of stimulants, from small doses to
frequent use of stronger stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines), to large
amounts?
Answer: Small/Moderate dose: excessive stimulation of the central
nervous system, creating insomnia, energized muscles, increased heart
rate and blood pressure, and decreased appetite
Frequent use: over a period of a few days will deplete the body's energy
chemicals and create exhaustion, weight loss and malnutrition
Large amounts (or if extrasensitive): heart, blood vessel, and seizure
problems can occur - increased risk of stroke
