Bio Ch7,8,9

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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


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