Substance use Quiz 1
According to the text, approximately ____ of mental health clients have problems stemming from their own or their family members' addiction problems: A. 20% B. 50% C. 80% D. 90%
50%
Approximately ______________ of U.S. prison inmates meet the DSM criteria for substance misuse A. 100,000 B. 300,000 C. 700,000 D. 1.5 million
1.5 million
The highest level of alcohol use is found among: A. 19 year olds B. 21 year olds C. 40 year olds D. 65 year olds
21 year olds
The phenomenon associated with aging in which the drinker loses his/her ability to handle alcohol is A. tolerance B. tolerance reversal C. withdrawal D. cross-tolerance
tolerance reversal
Which countries of the following have the highest total per capita consumption in liters of pure alcohol? A. China and Japan B. the United States C. Germany and Austria D. Moldova and the Czech Republic
Moldova and the Czech Republic
According to the text, the following behaviors can become addictive except for: A. drug/alcohol use B. eating C. shopping D. studying
studying
Which national group is singled out in the text for their healthy enjoyment of good wine? A. Norwegians B. Irish C. Russians D. Italians
Italians
The DSM-5 has made the following change from the previous version of the DSM: A. The term dependence will now be used instead of addiction B. Abuse and dependence are now to be dichotomized C. Specific criteria for diagnosis will no longer be provided D. The term dependence will now be used only for physiological dependence
The term dependence will now be used only for physiological dependence
The third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer is A. illicit drug use B. head injuries C. asthma D. alcohol misuse
alcohol misuse
Naltrexone works by A. blocking brain activity that produces a high B. conditioning C. producing a synthetic high D. causing nausea
blocking brain activity that produces a high
According to the DSM-5 what term or terms replace(s) the word dependence? A. a personal choice B. a bad habit C. a brain disease D. addiction
addiction
Abuse of which of these substances is the leading risk factor for death among youths? A. nicotine B. alcohol C. cocaine D. meth
alcohol
The inability to feel pleasure is known as A. ephedrine B. anhedonia C. "chasing the dragon" D. "speedballing"
anhedonia
When a tolerance that develops for one drug generalizes to another drug in the same pharmaceutical class, this is called (blank) A. tolerance B. tolerance reversal C. behavioral tolerance D. cross-tolerance
cross-tolerance
A drug used experimentally to treat trauma victims is A. PCP B. nicotine C. Ecstasy D. marijuana
ecstasy
This drug activates the very receptors in the brain involved in the increase of appetite: A. PCP B. nicotine C. Ecstasy D. marijuana
marijuana
Which one of these is not a depressant? A. nicotine B. alcohol C. morphine D. OxyContin
nicotine
Heroin is a semi-synthetic derivative of A. OxyContin B. opium C. cocaine D. nicotine
opium
The lachrymose drunk, according to Father Martin, is the __________ drunk. A. laughing B. singing C. fighting D. crying
laughing
___________ is used to block withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings and is distributed in clinics/hospitals in the US and Britain. A. heroin B. OxyContin C. methadone D. morphine
methadone
As stated in the text, addiction is an illness of the: A. body only B. mind only C. soul only D. body, mind, and soul
body, mind, and soul
Which of the following are NOT typical symptoms defined by the DSM-5 to diagnose substance use disorder: A. tolerance B. unsuccessful attempts to control or reduce consumption C. nervous facial tics D. withdrawal problems
nervous facial tics
Results from one NIAAA study found all except _______ to be effective in treatment for alcohol dependence. A. naltrexone B. behavioral counseling C. medication management in cases of co-occurring disorders D. OxyContin
oxycontin
The drug court movement promotes what action with individuals whose legal problems are related to their addiction? A. decarceration - treatment in the community B. incarceration - treatment in the prison system C. requirement to serve out the remainder of prison term, in case of relapse D. moving clients into "wet house"
decarceration - treatment in the community
According to Hester and Miller's empirical research, the highest treatment effectiveness scores were obtained for A. harsh confrontational techniques B. motivational enhancement C. psychoanalytical treatment D. treatment that focused on the underlying cause of the drinking or drug use
motivational enhancement
Reentry programs focus primarily on A. persons released from prison B. aftercare following treatment C. persons returning to prison after relapse D. addicted people who have insurance
persons released from prison
A behavior pattern of compulsive substance abuse is the definition of: A. contemporary perspective B. metacommunication C. incompatible with the biopsychosocial model D. the concept of addiction
the concept of addiction
According to the text, to understand the pain connected with addictive and compulsive behavior, one must: A. focus on harm reduction B. understand the pleasure side of the activity C. emphasize character weakness D. attend an AA meeting
understand the pleasure side of the activity
Which of the following treatment modalities was NOT highly rated in empirical research for effectiveness? A. self-control and social skills training B. use of educational tapes, lectures, and films C. motivational enhancement strategies D. cognitive therapy
use of educational tapes, lectures, and films
