Bio Ch7,8,9
Inhaling alcohol can cause
All of the above
A compulsive gambler can also be a problem or pathological gambler
True
Which statement is true about cell phone use?
All of the above
Gambling includes which of the following?
All of the options
A problem gambler is defined as a person whose gambling behavior causes difficulty in which of the following parts of his or her life?
All of the options
Low serotonin levels are associated with which of the following?
All of the options
Pathological gambling is characterized by which of the following?
All of the options
Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping?
Hoarding
Which of the following are warning signs that someone may be abusing inhalants?
Signs 1,2,and 3 only Recurring or frequent headaches chemical odor on the body inflammation of the nasal lining
The sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of
The first intense rush from cocaine
Compulsive shoppers have described the relief from depression and the subsequent high from buying in terms similar to those describing
The high derived from cocaine
Which statement best describes addictive behaviors?
They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do
The internet has an addiction potential because
All reasons
Which statement best describes bulimia nerves?
An addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising
Pathological gamblers rarely have other addictions
False
Which is most compulsive kind of gambler?
Pathological gambler
Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of
Cocaine
Binge-eating disorder is marked by rigid control over eating patterns
False
The reason why abusing pressurized inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze
True
Generally, a gambler who is drawn to a slot machine is
An escape seeking gambler
Which of the following best defines codependency?
An individual depends on the addict to fulfill some need of his or her own
Which of the following statements is true about anorexia?
Anorexia have a distorted perception of their body shape and size
Which of the following statements is true of college students who gamble?
College students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public
Which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling?
DRD2A1 allele gene
What is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)?
Depression
The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?
Dopamine
Carriers of a DRD2A1 allele gene have an excess of dopamine receptors
False
Outpatient treatment costs more than incarcerating a felon
False
Physicians easily and readily identify alcoholism and drug abuse in the elderly
False
Recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex
False
The majority of the U.S. national drug control budget is allocated to demand reduction
False
The pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting
False
The phrase "demand reduction" seeks to decrease drug abuse by reducing the availability of drugs
False
The phrase "supply reduction" refers to prevention programs that prevent people from wanting to use illicit drugs
False
The reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs
False
Unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms
False
Which of the following best describes chronic, high dose marijuana use?
It can cause true addiction with both physical and emotional dependence
Which is a primary reason for sexual addictions?
Low self-esteem
Which of the following best describes important considerations in treatment of American Indian substance abusers?
Nearly 60% of the treatment admissions of American Indians are for alcohol abuse
Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?
The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use
Which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler?
Tissue dependence
The term chasing in problem gambling means
To try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble
"Addictive" is the disease, whereas inhalant abuse, steroid abuse, or compulsive gambling, eating, shopping, or sex are the manifestations of the disease.
True
Alcohol or other drugs are involved in 70% of teen suicides
True
Assessment is the first step in addiction treatment
True
Children who grow up in a home with a drug- using or alcohol abusing family member take on distinctive roles that affect their personalities
True
College students have a higher rate of problem/pathological gambling that the general population
True
Embalming fluid, used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP- like high
True
Excess hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users
True
In the united states, Black americans with drug problems have a higher rate of incarceration and are likely to receive treatment through
True
Inhalant effects resemble those of alcohol and sedative intoxication
True
People compulsively overeat in response to feelings and emotions, not hunger
True
Problems handling money in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict
True
Tests for the use of drugs can be conducted using a person's urine, blood, hair, saliva, or sweat
True
The inability to resist in an impulse that is originally pleasurable but ends up becoming harmful is called an impulse-control disorder
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
The refinement of carbohydrates has resulted in the same types of effects on obesity that the refinement of cocaine has had on cocaine addiction
True
The use of an addictive substance such as alcohol and other drugs at an early age vulnerable brain functions and increases a person's likelihood of developing an addiction
True
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
Cyber-addiction and gambling addiction, including MMORPGs are characterized by which of the following actions?
all of the actions
Pathological compulsive gamblers are obsessed with which of the following?
Obsessions 2,3, and 4 only Getting the money to gamble figuring out ways to stay in action gambling
Craving overwhelms common sense and causes an addict to do which of the following?
Options 2,3,and 4 only Do what feels good at the time seek immediate gratification Do whatever will provide immediate relief from anxiety and pain
Which of the following is the correct sequence for stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
Which statement best describes binge eating?
Regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting
What is the name for the medical strategy to treat addiction targeted at the addiction caused imbalance of brain chemistry that reinforces the need to continue drug use
Restoration of Homeostasis
Sobriety means abstinence from drugs of abuse, whereas recovery means
Restructuring one's life to engage in activities that provide relaxation, satisfaction, and natural highs instead of artificial alcohol and other drug highs
When does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement?
Right before deciding to purchase an item
Drugs thats stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction?
Serotonin
The effects that alcohol and other drugs have on a person's sexuality are caused by the drugs disruption of serration, dopamine, and norepinephrine
True