Substance Abuse and Addiction Test Questions - 958 Verified Questions
Substance Abuse and Addiction Test Questions
Course Introduction
This course offers an in-depth exploration of substance abuse and addiction, examining the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors. Students will learn about the various types of substances commonly abused, including alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit substances, as well as the impact of addiction on individuals, families, and society. The course also covers assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies, highlighting evidence-based interventions and the role of policy and advocacy in addressing substance-related issues. Through case studies, research analysis, and discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of addiction and the multidisciplinary approaches necessary for effective management and recovery support.
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Drugs Across the Spectrum 7th Edition by Raymond Goldberg
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Chapter 1: Drugs in Perspective
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Q1) Substances that alter mood, thought processes, or that are used to manage neuropsychological illnesses or behavior are referred to as
A) ergogenic aids
B) anabolic aids
C) psychoactive drugs
D) designer drugs
Answer: C
Q2) W.B.O'Shaughnessy in 1839 wrote that a tincture of hemp was an effective analgesic and ___________.
A) muscle relaxant
B) solvent
C) textile
D) food
Answer: A
Q3) Mariana's coca wine contained cocaine.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Drugs in Contemporary Society
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Q1) Which term refers to a drug being poisonous?
A) Addiction
B) Dependence
C) Habituation
D) Toxic
Answer: D
Q2) MDMA is generally viewed as a safe drug.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Political leaders from Central America have pledged to intercede in the drug trade, but the security forces in many of these countries are hampered by
A) lack of funds
B) lack of access to good weapons
C) internal corruption
D) lack of technology
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Motivations for Drug Use
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Q1) Young people choose to associate with others who share the same interests.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Even though withdrawal symptoms may be psychological, they are quite real to the person experiencing them.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) An obvious reason for drug use is pleasure.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) What type of reinforcers do not provide immediate pleasure?
A) Primary
B) Primary prime
C) Secondary
D) Tertiary Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Drugs and the Law
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Q1) Focusing on reducing the personal and social adverse effects emanating from drug use is to require
A) decriminalization
B) interdiction
C) harm reduction
D) detoxification
Q2) The point of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is
A) to incarcerate drug users
B) to increase methadone maintenance programs
C) to register chemicals used in the manufacture of drugs
D) to reduce demand
Q3) Which of the following allowed the government to enter the drug marketplace?
A) Harrison Act of 19l4
B) Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906
C) Humphrey-Durham Amendment
D) Controlled Substances Act
Q4) After the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, the use of morphine was illegal.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: The Pharmacology and Physiology of Drug Use
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Q1) How drugs are administered, absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted from the body is affected by drug pharmacology.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A reduction of ACH receptors in the brain has been linked to what disease?
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Mmultiple sclerosis
C) Mmuscular dystrophy
D) Eepilepsy
Q3) Reverse tolerance means that a drug user will feel the desired effects with less amounts of the drug.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Epinephrine is also known as
A) acetyl salicylic acid
B) acetaminophen
C) adrenaline
D) noradrenalin
Q5) Identify the major neurotransmitters and discuss how each is thought to affect behavior.
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Chapter 7: Tobacco
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Q1) Tobacco industry documents dating back to the _____ describe the addictive potential of nicotine.
A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s
Q2) Young people smoke to
A) appear mature
B) display independence
C) cope with stress
D) all of the above
Q3) Cigarettes do not interfere with most behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What year was legislation passed requiring the tobacco industry to pay over $206 billion in liability?
A) 1993
B) 1994
C) 1995
D) 1998
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