Abused Drugs Exam 3

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The following have been identified as risk factors for substance abuse among veterans and military service members: 1. The stress and anxiety of combat and deployment 2. The regional availability of indigenous drugs like cannabis (hashish, marijuana) and opiates (opium, heroin) 3. Social norms that support a heavy-drinking culture within branches of the military 4. zero tolerance policy

1, 2, 3

Which of the following acronyms are used to help addicts be aware of the triggers that lead to relapse? 1. Restless, Irritable, Discontent (RID) 2. Bored, Anxious, Angry, Depressed (BAAD) 3. Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (HALT) 4. Hopeless, Enervated, Crazy (HEC)

1, 2, 3

Which of the following is important to consider in conducting accurate drug testing?

1, 2, 3, 4

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia? A. Anorexia is practiced mostly by pre-teens B. Anorexics know how thin they are but think they should be even thinner. C. Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size. D. Death rates among anorexia patients is up to 3% if they continue the practice eating restrictions.

C. Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size.

Sobriety means abstinence from drug(s) of abuse, whereas recovery means... A. The complete absence of alcohol and other drug hunger or cravings B. The ability to use alcohol or other drugs without the risk or fear of relapsing to harmful, compulsive use C. Restructuring one's life to engage in activities that provides relaxation, satisfaction, and natural highs instead of artificial alcohol and other drug highs D. Attending 12-step meeting and obtaining a sponsor, continuous support, and help recovering from the economic losses due to addiction

C. Restructuring one's life to engage in activities that provides relaxation, satisfaction, and natural highs instead of artificial alcohol and other drug highs

Addiction generally affects only the person with the problem and does not affect family members or family dynamics. A. True B. False

B. False

Compulsive shoppers

Cocaine

Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping A. B. C. D.

Hoarding

Pathological (compulsive) gamblers are obsessed with

3, 4

The three parts of the public health model used to explain the prevention model are... A. B. Host, environment, agent C. D.

B. Host, environment, agent

Which of the following techniques is not an aspect of motivational interviewing?

Confronting clients in an effort to help them get beyond their denial

Which of the following statements is true regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A. PTSD is rare among people in treatment for

D.

The majority of the United States National Drug control budget is allocated to demand reduction True False

False

The reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs True False

False

The type of drug a person uses has little impact on the symptoms of his or her co-occurring mental health disorders True False

False

Unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms True False

False

When drug use is studied on a regional basis, the facts show that per-capita drug use in rural and small urban areas is equal to, and in some areas more than, that of large urban areas True False

False

Which of the following

Resolution of w

"Addiction" is the disease, whereas inhalant abuse, steroid misuse, or compulsive gambling, eating, shopping, or sex are the manifestations of the disease. True False

True

A person without a pre-existing mental illness may develop a mental health problem due to long-term or intense episodic substance abuse True False

True

Endogenous craving associated with initial abstinence is a type of drug hunger brought about by the depletion of brain neurotransmitter during drug use True False

True

Even after a person has gone through alcohol or drug detoxification, it can take months for the brain and body chemistry to regain balance A. True B. False

True

Hallucinations that occur under the infl

True

In the United States, it is becoming common practice for drug and alcohol treatment centers to include treatment for nicotine addiction as part of their programs True False

True

In the United States, it is becoming common practice for drug and alcohol treatment centers to include treatment for nicotine addiction as part of their programs. True False

True

One reason why pressurized inhalants

True

Schizophrenia is classified as a thought disorder True False

True

Treating people with addiction costs substantially less than incarcerating them for the same length of time True False

True

The internet has an addiction potential because 1. 2. 3. It doesn't criticize 4.

1, 2, 3, 4

Treating people with addictions costs substantially less than incarcerating them for the same length of time. A. True B. False

A. True

What is the major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers?

Depression

Binge-eating disorder is marked by rigid control over one's eating patterns A. True B. False

False

Coerced (legally mandated) treatment is not as effective as voluntary treatment A. True B. False

False

Modifying treatment and tailoring it to the culture of specific populations decreases the effectiveness of treatment and diminishes outcomes True False

False

The inability to resist an impulse that is originally pleasurable but ends up becoming harmful is called an impulse-control disorder A. True B. False

True

Which of the following best describes important considerations in treatment of American Indian substance abusers? A. Nearly 60% of treatment admissions of American Indians are for alcohol abuse. B. American Indians are a homogenous group with little difference in culture and traditions from one tribe or nation to another. C. There are no culturally specific needs for American Indians, particularly if they have been living on a reservation or in a sovereign nation. D. Substance abuse among American Indians are rare.

A. Nearly 60% of treatment admissions of American Indians are for alcohol abuse.

Which of the following statements are true about drug courts? 1. Drug courts are a collaborative approach among the courts, prosecution, public defenders, probation, and treatment providers for convicted drug offenders 2. Drug court treatment programs cost more than incarceration 3. Drug courts reduce the strain on the justice system caused by thousands of minor drug offenses by diverting first-time offenders to treatment 4. There are no outcome studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of drug courts A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 1, 3, and 4

B. 1 and 3

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true? A. Compulsive behaviors are triggered

B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical

Which of the following statements are true about prevention programs? 1. Prevention programs need to be tailored to specific age groups. 2. Prevention programs need to be tailored for ethnicity, culture, and gender 3. A prevention program that has been researched and found to be effective for one particular cultural group can be readily applied to other cultural groups and yield similar results 4. Prevention programs should span a lifetime A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1, 2, and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Which is not in early steps of treatment? A. B. C. D. Resolution

D. Resolution

Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of A. alcohol B. marijuana C. heroine D. cocaine

D. cocaine

Persons with borderline personality Disorder exhibit a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect marked by impulsivity that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of contexts. True False

True

The legality of alcohol and tobacco, coupled with pervasive advert

True

The legality of alcohol and tobacco, coupled with pervasive advertising of these substances, reduces the effectiveness and limits the credibility of many prevention programs. True False

True

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true? A. Compulsive behaviors are triggered by stress, not genetic predisposition as in drug addiction B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use C. Behavioral addictions are easier to overcome than drug addictions D. Childhood abuse has no impact on behavioral addictions, unlike drug addictions

B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use

Which of the following are warning signs that someone may be abusing inhalants? 1. Recurring frequent headaches 2. Chemical odor on the body 3. Inflammation of the nasal lining 4. Needle tracks A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1, 2, and 3 D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

C. 1, 2, and 3

Cyber-addiction and gaming addiction, including MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), are characterized by which of the following actions? 1. Using the computer or video game to the exclusion of social interactions 2. Using the computer and games obsessively for stimulation 3. Using the computer and games to establish long-lasting real relationships 4. Using the computer and games for relaxation A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1, 2, and 4 D. 1, 3, and 4

C. 1, 2, and 4 (I think)

There is evidence that genetics and heredity are closely linked to which of the following mental health problems? 1. Anxiety 2. Schizophrenia 3. Bipolar disorder 4. Depression A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 2, 3, and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

C. 2, 3, and 4

The use of an addictive substance (such as alcohol and other drugs) at an early age changes vulnerable brain functions and increases a person's likelihood of developing an addiction. True False

True

Which of the following statements are true about prevention programs? 1. Prevention programs need to be tailored to specific age groups. 2. Prevention programs need to be tailored for ethnicity, culture, and gender. 3. A prevention program that has been researched and found to be effective for one particular cultural group can be readily applied to other cultural groups and yield similar results. 4. Prevention programs should span a lifetime.

1, 2, 3, 4

Pathological (compulsive) gamblers are obsessed with which of the following? 1. The socialization of casinos 2. Getting the money to gamble 3. Figuring out ways to stay in action 4. Gambling

3, 4

A person who has a preexisting clearly defined mental illness before becoming involved with drug abuse could fit which of the following assessment profiles? A. An individual who uses drugs to self medicate their mental illness symptoms B. C.

A. An individual who uses drugs to self medicate their mental illness symptoms

Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping? A. Hoarding B. Shoplifting C. Arson D. Pick-pocketing

A. Hoarding

Even after a person has gone through alcohol or other drug detoxification, it can take months for the brain and body chemistry to regain balance. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of psychiatric medications? A. They should be used on a short-term basis only B. They should not be used in the treatment of someone with an addiction history C. Treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mental problems with psychiatric medications can relieve many of the underlying causes of drug abuse, relapses, and behavioral addictions D. The use of street drugs to self-medicate is as reliable as the use of psychiatric medications, however their legal status makes them inaccessible and unreliable

C. Treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mental problems with psychiatric medications can relieve many of the underlying causes of drug abuse, relapses, and behavioral addictions


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