Question 1

A perspective of substance dependence that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) repeated use of the drug.
B) a desperate need to ingest more of the drug.
C) resuming drug use after a period of abstinence.
D) physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used.

Accepted Answer

Physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used are generally considered a hallmark of substance dependence, so option D is not excluded by a perspective that focuses on drug-seeking behaviors. The other choices, however, are all in line with a drug-seeking perspective, as they involve repeated use, a desperate need for more, and resuming use after trying to stop.

Question 2

In terms of substance­related disorders, the word "addiction" is most closely associated with .
A) substance use
B) intoxication
C) drug dependence
D) polysubstance abuse

Accepted Answer

Addiction is most closely associated with drug dependence, which is characterized by a physical or psychological need to continue taking a substance despite negative consequences. Substance use alone does not necessarily indicate addiction, while intoxication refers to the immediate effects of drug use and polysubstance abuse involves the simultaneous use of multiple substances.

Question 3

Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the system.
A) glutamate
B) serotonin
C) GABA
D) dopamine

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) the specific drug that is used.
B) how much of a drug is used or ingested.
C) the drug user's individual biological reaction.
D) physiological dependence on the drug.

Accepted Answer

Physiological dependence on a drug is not a characteristic of substance intoxication. Instead, substance intoxication refers to the acute effects of a drug on an individual's behavior, cognition, and physiology. The specific drug used, the amount consumed, and the individual's biological response are all important factors in determining the extent and type of intoxication.

Question 5

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of
A) how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance.
B) whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.
C) the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction.
D) which drug is used and whether it is legal or illegal.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse as the use of a substance that leads to significant impairment or distress in a person's life, such as problems with work, school, relationships, or legal issues. It is not based solely on the type or intensity of the substance or whether it is legal or illegal, but rather the impact it has on the individual's life. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 6

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs. His substance dependence is manifested by
A) withdrawal symptoms.
B) drug-seeking behavior.
C) continuing tolerance.
D) psychological addiction.

Accepted Answer

Tirkel's behavior of stealing money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs is an example of drug-seeking behavior, which is a characteristic of substance dependence. Withdrawal symptoms, continuing tolerance, and psychological addiction are also common signs of substance dependence, but they are not directly manifested in this scenario.

Question 7

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT .
A) cocaine
B) codeine
C) heroin
D) morphine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is not classified as an opiate because it does not directly bind to the opioid receptors in the brain. Instead, it affects the levels of dopamine and other neurotransmitters. Codeine, heroin, and morphine are classified as opiates because they directly bind to opioid receptors and produce analgesic effects.

Question 8

Because of its impact on GABA receptors, alcohol neuronal communication.
A) inhibits
B) facilitates
C) randomizes
D) eliminates

Accepted Answer

Alcohol inhibits neuronal communication by enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA on the brain, leading to reduced brain activity and slowed reactions.

Question 9

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time. She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia. Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep. Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep. Angelina is
A) dependent and drug abusive.
B) dependent and not drug abusive.
C) dependent but not physiologically addicted.
D) dependent and tolerant.

Accepted Answer

Angelina is dependent on the sleeping pill to fall asleep, indicating a reliance on the medication for a specific function (sleep). However, there's no information suggesting she's using the medication in a way that's harmful or outside of its intended use, which would be indicative of drug abuse. Therefore, she is dependent but not drug abusive.

Question 10

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience
A) tolerance to the effects of the drug.
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn.
C) both tolerance and withdrawal.
D) neither tolerance nor withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

Physiological dependence on a drug involves the development of tolerance (needing more of the drug to achieve the same effect) and withdrawal symptoms (negative physical and psychological symptoms that occur when the drug is stopped or reduced). Therefore, a person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience both tolerance and withdrawal.

Question 11

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .
A) stimulants
B) opiates
C) depressants
D) narcotics

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all central nervous system depressants, which slow down brain activity and can have a range of effects on an individual's behavior and physiology. They are commonly referred to as "depressants" or sedatives.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?
A) Faster reaction time
B) Improved judgment
C) Impaired motor coordination
D) Clear speech

Accepted Answer

Alcohol impairs motor coordination, making it difficult to perform tasks such as walking or driving.

Question 13

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning, smokes 10 cigarettes a day, and has a beer with dinner. This is an example of
A) substance use.
B) substance abuse.
C) polysubstance abuse.
D) substance intoxication.

Accepted Answer

Cameron's daily habits of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and having a beer with dinner can be considered substance use. Substance abuse would involve negative consequences resulting from this use, such as impaired work or social functioning. Polysubstance abuse would involve the use of multiple substances that result in negative consequences. Substance intoxication refers to the effects of a substance on an individual's behavior, mood, or cognitive functioning. Cameron's habits do not necessarily indicate intoxication.

Question 14

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they
A) activate the central nervous system.
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria.
C) increase alertness.
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences.

Accepted Answer

Morphine and codeine are both opiate drugs that produce pain relief, or analgesia. They bind to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the transmission of pain signals. Both drugs can also produce feelings of euphoria, but they do not activate the central nervous system in the same way that stimulants do. They do not increase alertness, and they are not known to cause delusions or dissociative experiences.

Question 15

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in brain cells, the effects of are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.
A) opiates
B) tranquilizers
C) alcohol
D) marijuana

Accepted Answer

Alcohol's effects are more complex because it affects several different neurotransmitter systems in the brain, unlike many psychoactive substances that typically target specific neurotransmitters.

Question 16

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a , is now conceptualized by many as a disease.
A) sociopathic personality disturbance
B) schizophrenic-like behavioral pattern
C) type of dependent personality disorder
D) hysterical conversion syndrome

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism and substance abuse were once viewed as a sociopathic personality disturbance but are now widely recognized as diseases, reflecting a shift in understanding towards a medical model.

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?
A) Smoking a cigarette
B) Drinking a cup of coffee
C) Taking a sleeping pill
D) Getting drunk

Accepted Answer

Substance use refers to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, including activities like smoking a cigarette, drinking coffee, or taking a sleeping pill, which are all examples of using a substance. Getting drunk, however, is an outcome or effect of substance use (specifically, excessive alcohol consumption) rather than an example of the use itself.

Question 18

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing .
A) fever and chills
B) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) aches and pains
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Carol is likely experiencing withdrawal symptoms from her narcotics addiction. These symptoms can include fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, aches and pains, and many other physical and psychological symptoms.

Question 19

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it
A) makes vision and hearing more acute.
B) has an excitatory affect on the brain.
C) depresses inhibitory centers in the brain.
D) alters motor coordination.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol initially depresses inhibitory centers in the brain, leading to disinhibition and an increase in talkativeness and sociability, which can be interpreted as stimulation. However, as more alcohol is consumed, it also depresses excitatory centers in the brain, resulting in slowed reaction times, impaired judgment, and decreased physical coordination.

Question 20

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from .
A) heroin
B) cocaine
C) alcohol
D) marijuana

Accepted Answer

Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can occur when someone who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. Symptoms can include body tremors, hallucinations, confusion, fever, and seizures.

Quiz 11: Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

A perspective of substance dependence that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

In terms of substancerelated disorders, the word "addiction" is most closely associated with .

Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the system.

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs. His substance dependence is manifested by

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT .

Because of its impact on GABA receptors, alcohol neuronal communication.

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time. She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia. Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep. Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep. Angelina is

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning, smokes 10 cigarettes a day, and has a beer with dinner. This is an example of

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in brain cells, the effects of are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a , is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing .

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from .