T/F (2)

False

Mephedrone is a popular club drug, especially in Europe. This drug's effects are most similar to those of marijuana.

False

It is not possible to become an alcoholic if you have no family history of alcoholism.

True

A mental illness can be pre-existing or substance induced.

True

A substance-induced mental illness can be a temporary or permanent problem.

True

Borderline personality disorder is a pattern of unstable personal relationships and self-image and marked impulsivity.

False

Currently there is less reliance on evidence-based treatment and more on the personal experiences and intuition of the provider.

True

Drug use can aggravate, mask, or amplify an underlying risk of mental health problems.

True

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

True

For every $1 spent on an employee assistance program (EAP), the employer saves up to $16.

True

Substituting a less harmful drug for a more harmful drug is a form of harm reduction.

True

The majority of people with substance use disorders also have mental health problems.

False

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

False

There is a universally accepted treatment, which has been proven effective for everyone who has an addiction.