Question 1

Which is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Opioids are depressants, which means they slow down the functioning of the central nervous system and decrease brain activity, leading to effects such as pain relief, sedation, and in some cases, feelings of euphoria. Cocaine, LSD, and amphetamines, on the other hand, are stimulants or hallucinogens that generally increase or alter brain activity.

Question 2

Of the following people, the MOST likely to exhibit a substance use disorder would be a(n):

Accepted Answer

American Indians have higher rates of substance use disorders compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, according to various studies and reports.

Question 3

Melanie has been out with friends and has been using drugs. Despite being obviously uncoordinated and under the influence, she wants to drive her car. Her condition is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Melanie's uncoordinated state and being under the influence indicate intoxication, which is the acute impairment resulting from drug use.

Question 4

A college professor's work performance recently has deteriorated, and his colleagues find him difficult to talk to. If this is due to a problem with drugs, the best description of this professor's behavior would be:

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorder is characterized by a problematic pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as evidenced by the professor's deteriorated work performance and difficulty in communication. Substance intoxication, tolerance, and withdrawal are aspects or consequences of substance use but do not directly describe the behavioral impact observed in the scenario.

Question 5

A newly developed drug causes users to lose some muscle control and slur their words. The drug also results in a slowing of central nervous system activity. MOST likely this drug is a:

Accepted Answer

Depressants are drugs that inhibit the function of the central nervous system and slow down brain activity, which can lead to symptoms such as loss of muscle control and slurred speech, as described in the scenario.

Question 6

Ainsley has a drink in the morning on rising and a cocktail with breakfast. She usually sneaks a snort during the morning ("just to get through the day") and then drinks during lunch. Later, at home, she generally has a small dinner and sits in front of the TV and drinking wine, often an entire bottle. Somehow she manages to get up and go to work the next morning. Ainsley is displaying:

Accepted Answer

Ainsley's behavior aligns with substance use disorder, characterized by a pattern of using alcohol that leads to significant impairment or distress, including a strong desire to use alcohol, difficulties in controlling its use, persisting in its use despite harmful consequences, a higher priority given to alcohol use than to other activities and obligations, increased tolerance, and sometimes a physical withdrawal. Her daily consumption, reliance on alcohol to "get through the day," and the amount consumed indicate a problematic pattern of use rather than isolated incidents of binge drinking, withdrawal symptoms, or delirium tremens.

Question 7

Alcohol binds to receptors on neurons that normally receive:

Accepted Answer

Alcohol primarily affects the brain by enhancing the inhibitory effects of the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). This leads to the depressant effects commonly associated with alcohol consumption.

Question 8

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Tolerance occurs when the body becomes less responsive to a drug over time, requiring larger doses to achieve the same effect, as illustrated by Mendon needing two pills instead of one.

Question 9

Intoxication is actually a form of:

Accepted Answer

Intoxication is a temporary change in consciousness, perception, judgment, or behavior caused by substances.

Question 10

Learning coping strategies to deal with situations known to stimulate drinking is part of _____ training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning coping strategies to deal with situations...

Question 11

The long-term pattern of maladaptive behavior caused by the regular use of some chemical or drug is called:

Accepted Answer

Substance use disorder is characterized by a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and psychological changes that are due to the regular use of substances, including drugs or alcohol. This condition involves a range of harmful behaviors and a loss of control over substance use, despite the negative consequences.

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be considered a drug?

Accepted Answer

Sugar is not classified as a drug, whereas heroin, caffeine, and nicotine are all substances that can have a significant physiological effect on the body.

Question 13

When Todd arrived at the center, he was given a physical examination and then allowed time to go through withdrawal symptoms. This process is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Todd arrived at the center, he...

Question 14

Pairing the craving for a drug with an electric shock is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pairing the craving for a drug with...

Question 15

Binge drinking is defined as drinking at least _____ drinks on a single occasion.

Accepted Answer

Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks on a single occasion for men, and four or more drinks for women.

Question 16

A frequent drug user finds that larger doses of a drug are necessary to produce the same "high" that much lower doses once produced. That drug user is developing:

Accepted Answer

Tolerance occurs when a person needs to take larger doses of a drug to experience the same effects previously achieved with smaller doses.

Question 17

DSM-5 has added an addictive disorder that doesn't involve use of a substance to the substance use disorder section. That disorder is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DSM-5 has added an addictive disorder that...

Question 18

A person who experiences vomiting and shaking when she tries to stop drinking alcohol has developed:

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal reactions occur when a person who is dependent on a substance experiences negative symptoms upon reducing or stopping intake of that substance. Vomiting and shaking are common withdrawal symptoms for someone dependent on alcohol.

Question 19

Which statement BEST describes the prevalence of alcoholism in non-Hispanic white American men, African American men, and Hispanic American men?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that alcoholism rates among non-Hispanic white Americans and Hispanic Americans are somewhat similar and tend to be slightly higher than those observed in African Americans. This pattern reflects complex interactions of socioeconomic, cultural, and genetic factors influencing alcohol use and abuse among these groups.

Question 20

_____ is a drug that has been used as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of addiction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a drug that has been...

Quiz 12: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders