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Course Introduction
This course explores the theories, models, and practical techniques involved in counseling individuals struggling with addiction. Students will examine the psychological, social, and physiological aspects of various addictions, including substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Emphasis is placed on assessment, intervention strategies, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and ethical considerations in addiction counseling. Through case studies, experiential learning, and critical discussions, students develop the skills required to support clients on their journey to recovery within diverse cultural and community contexts.
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Drugs Society and Human Behavior 16th Edition by Hart
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Chapter 1: Drug Use: An Overview
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Q1) In one study,adolescents who smoked cigarettes were about twice as likely as nonsmokers to later use marijuana.For this reason,cigarettes have been referred to as A)addicting.
B)a gateway substance.
C)toxic.
D)a correlate.
Answer: B
Q2) Explain the differences among the definitions of drug misuse,drug abuse,and deviant drug use.
Answer: Misuse: greater amounts or for other purposes than prescribed;abuse: drug use that causes problems for the user;deviant: not common in the larger society,and leads to corrective action by the society.Bonus: appropriate examples of each,and/or showing how these definitions may overlap in specific instances.
Q3) In terms of substance use,what is meant by risk factors and protective factors? Provide at least two important examples of each.
Answer: Attitudes or social factors that correlate with either increased (risk)or decreased (protective)use of substances.
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Chapter 2: Drug Use As a Social Problem
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Q1) Recent brain imaging data indicates that drug dependence is caused by an underlying biological abnormality.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Using survey data,discuss the relative toxicity of alcohol and cocaine.
Answer: Alcohol-in-combination and cocaine have been associated with similar numbers of emergency room visits over the years.Since many more people use alcohol than use cocaine,one could conclude that cocaine is relatively more dangerous (per user)than alcohol.However,it is also important to note that DAWN does not report on alcohol when it is used alone,only in combination with other substances.Bonus: cocaine's toxicity is also influenced by how it is used.
Q3) The term "laissez-faire" refers to the tendency of news media to sensationalize drug problems.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Drug Policy
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Q1) Precursors refers to substances like pseudoephedrine that can be chemically altered to make a controlled substance.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The period between 1890 and 1920 in the U.S.was characterized partly by being a low point in race relations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
A)established schedules of controlled substances and moved enforcement to the Justice Department.
B)was the first to distinguish prescription from over-the-counter drugs.
C)established harsh penalties for first-offense possession of an illicit drug.
D)included control over alcohol and tobacco products.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: The Nervous System
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Q1) The ______________ is an important link between the brain and the pituitary gland,and is involved in feeding,drinking,temperature regulation,and sexual behavior.
A)cerebral cortex
B)cerebellum
C)limbic system
D)hypothalamus
Q2) Which of the following neurotransmitters is found in most parts of the brain and is considered inhibitory?
A)serotonin
B)dopamine
C)GABA
D)norepinephrine
Q3) The process in which enzymes within neurons convert precursors into neurotransmitter molecules is called
A)homeostasis.
B)uptake.
C)depolarization.
D)synthesis.
Q4) Describe the structure of a neuron.
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Chapter 5: The Actions of Drugs
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Q1) ,and coma to illustrate
A)how different drugs have different effects.
B)that different drug-related effects can have different thresholds.
C)the placebo effect.
D)the grapefruit-juice effect.
Q2) Alcohol has a low tendency,but THC has a high tendency,to A)bind to the serotonin receptor.
B)dissolve in water.
C)bind to blood proteins.
D)produce dependence.
Q3) The safety margin for a particular drug is based on the idea that A)toxic doses will typically be larger than therapeutic doses.
B)most drugs cause toxicity problems only when combined with other drugs.
C)we need to determine an LD50 using human volunteers.
D)we should only prescribe drugs that are not toxic even at high doses.
Q4) Concussions and cerebral infections can decrease the effectiveness of A)drug metabolism.
B)the blood-brain barrier.
C)protein binding.
D)multiple drug doses.
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Chapter 6: Stimulants
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Q1) One major similarity of freebase and crack cocaine is that they both can be smoked.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is cocaine still used for medically?
A)It is prescribed for weight loss.
B)It is used as a local anesthetic for nasal,laryngeal,and esophageal surgeries.
C)It is used as a local anesthetic for dental surgeries.
D)Cocaine has no medical uses currently.
Q3) Dr.W.S.Halsted,the "father of American surgery," experimented with cocaine's ability to produce
A)dependence.
B)a deep sleep.
C)psychosis.
D)local anesthesia.
Q4) Discuss why current laws on crack possession have been criticized.Include at least three of these criticisms.
Q5) The most common drug used in treating ADHD is still Modafinil.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 7: Depressants and Inhalants
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Q1) is a popular benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Withdrawal from long-term use of sedative-hypnotic drugs is characterized by
A)aching,high blood pressure,drowsiness.
B)anxiety,impaired concentration,insomnia,convulsions.
C)rapid mood swings.
D)minor discomfort,but no serious symptoms.
Q3) Paraldehyde is a CNS depressant that is currently available in several over-the-counter medications.
A)True
B)False
Q4) GHB has been used for several purposes.Describe its recent history of various medical and recreational uses and its status as a controlled substance.
Q5) The majority of "huffers" (users of inhalants) are above age 25.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Explain how a drug's rate of onset and duration of action affect psychological dependence and withdrawal.Give examples from this chapter.
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Chapter 8: Medication for Mental Disorders
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Q1) Explain the danger associated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
Q2) Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by
A)decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
B)increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
C)decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.
D)increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.
Q3) The MAO inhibitors are considered to be atypical antipsychotics.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Lithium was the first effective mood stabilizer.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Current theories of the antidepressant action of drugs focus less on the initial biochemical effects of the drugs and more on the
A)patient's personality.
B)levels of brain serotonin.
C)electrical potential of the membrane.
D)delayed reaction of the neurons to repeated drug exposure.
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Chapter 9: Alcohol
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Q1) Breath samples to determine BAC
A)only work well at BACs above 0.15 percent.
B)are inaccurate at all blood levels.
C)provide an accurate indicator of BAC across a wide range.
D)don't work if the drinker uses breath mints.
Q2) Describe the alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Q3) When alcohol is formed,other related substances are also formed,called A)nitrosamines.
B)congeners.
C)trace elements.
D)contaminants.
Q4) Alcohol is involved in about one-third of all suicides.
A)True
B)False
Q5) One major factor determining individual differences in BAC after drinking alcohol is A)exercise level.
B)rate of metabolism.
C)urine flow.
D)proportion of body fat.
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Chapter 10: Tobacco
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Q1) A cigar contains enough nicotine for two lethal doses,if the nicotine were injected.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Although lung cancer is not common,about _______ percent of all lung cancers occur in smokers.
A)10
B)25
C)40
D)80
Q3) in the U.S.contained some tobacco use.Compared to 2005,this represents a decrease in depictions of tobacco use.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Although there are concerns about smoking during pregnancy,the research studies have not consistently demonstrated any specific risks.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Caffeine
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Q1) In 2009,Americans consumed more gallons of coffee than of soft drinks.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Caffeine is thought to relieve headaches because it is
A)a vasodilator.
B)a vasoconstrictor.
C)an adenosine antagonist.
D)an adenosine agonist.
Q3) Most regular brewed teas have about how much caffeine per cup?
A)150-170 mg (more than coffee)
B)40-60 mg (about half the amount in coffee)
C)10-15 mg
D)none
Q4) The world's greatest per-capita consumers of tea are found in A)China.
B)France.
C)Canada.
D)Turkey.
Q5) Explain the effects that caffeine has on the central nervous system.
Q6) Compare caffeinism and the possible Caffeine Use Disorder.
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Q1) OTC drugs approved as sleep aids,like Nytol and Sominex,
A)contain PPA or dextromethorphan.
B)all contain bromide salts.
C)contain an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine.
D)include low doses of codeine.
Q2) Because of the way the FDA reviews and approves OTC drugs,
A)each different brand is required to contain unique ingredients.
B)various brands of a given type of remedy usually contain the same few active ingredients.
C)each type of drug is limited to only a single active ingredient.
D)it is impossible to tell from the label what each product's active ingredients really are.
Q3) The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act increased the FDA's control over dietary supplements.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the typical kinds of ingredients included in OTC cold remedies,and explain what each is for.
Q5) Describe the recent history and current status of OTC weight control products.
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Chapter 13: Opioids
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Q1) Heroin was originally a brand name for diacetylmorphine,manufactured by Bayer laboratories.
A)True
B)False
Q2) occur as a result of heroin alone.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The two major active chemicals in opium are
A)morphine and codeine.
B)heroin and cocaine.
C)paregoric and laudanum.
D)meperidine and oxycodone.
Q4) Papaver somniferum is the scientific name for A)methadone.
B)the willow tree.
C)the opium poppy.
D)a research group studying sleep disorders.
Q5) Describe how both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement contribute to the development of addiction on opioid drugs.
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Chapter 14: Hallucinogens
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Q1) LSD and psilocybin belong to the chemical grouping of A)benzodiazepines.
B)cholinomimetics.
C)indoles.
D)steroids.
Q2) Unlike other hallucinogens,Salvinorin A acts as a kappa opioid receptor agonist.
A)True
B)False
Q3) was important not only for understanding what we now call medicine,but also because he or she was
A)usually a close relative of the chief.
B)a spiritual,or religious leader.
C)also a judge who decided how to punish misbehavior.
D)often the wealthiest member of the group.
Q4) Besides hallucinations,mescaline also produces A)sedation and drowsiness.
B)analgesia.
C)hunger and thirst.
D)pupil dilation and increased heart rate and blood pressure.
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Chapter 15: Marijuana
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Q1) The 70 chemicals that are known to be unique to the cannabis plant are called A)cannabinoids.
B)THIQs.
C)opioids.
D)butyrates.
Q2) Which of the following did NOT occur in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s in the United States?
A)Young people began to distrust the government's messages about marijuana.
B)Grassroots groups such as NORML advocated for changes in laws.
C)The American Medical Association recommended the decriminalization of marijuana for personal use.
D)Marijuana use among high school students reached an all-time low.
Q3) The natural substance in the body that has marijuana-like effects is called A)cannabinum.
B)ayahuasca.
C)bufotenin.
D)anandamide.
Q4) oral THC?
Q5) about the dangers of marijuana smoke.
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Chapter 16: Performance-Enhancing Drugs
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Q1) Which of the following stimulant drugs have been used as performance enhancers in athletic competitions?
A)strychnine
B)cocaine
C)caffeine
D)all of the above
Q2) Which of these was NOT one of the three reasons given for why we focus so much attention on drug use by athletes?
A)They are seen as role models for youth.
B)Athletes make so much money.
C)Drugs may give an unfair advantage and diminish the sport.
D)The athletes may be endangering their health.
Q3) We have had scientific evidence of the effectiveness of amphetamines in enhancing athletic performance for about 50 years.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When applied to a drug,the word ergogenic means "energy-producing."
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Preventing Substance Abuse
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Q1) According to the textbook,a 2005 law concerning methamphetamine further restricted
A)television depictions of methamphetamine synthesis.
B)the sale of pseudoephedrine.
C)prescriptions of amphetamines for medical use.
D)anti-drug ad campaigns that exaggerated the harms of the drug.
Q2) Using either the public health model or the Institute of Medicine classification,describe in general terms three different kinds of prevention programs.These are differentiated mainly by the people at whom they are targeted.
Q3) Studies of school-based prevention programs in the 1970s showed that students who knew more about drugs and their effects were least likely to use those drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of these was NOT discussed as an effective family-based drug prevention approach?
A)parenting skills
B)family interaction exercises
C)providing urine test kits to parents
D)parent support groups
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Chapter 18: Treating Substance Use Disorders
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Q1) The opioid antagonist naltrexone can prevent heroin from having its normal effect if it is injected.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Giving the user rewards for drug-free urine samples
A)doesn't work very well.
B)is a form of contingency management.
C)is a common technique in 12-step programs.
D)is based on the "stages of change" model.
Q3) Acamprosate,the most recent drug approved to treat alcohol use disorder,is structurally similar to the neurotransmitter GABA.
A)True
B)False
Q4) and antagonist treatments are included in the __________ phase of treatment.
A)detoxification
B)relapse prevention
C)punishment
D)maintenance
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