Question 1

Substance abuse prevention efforts in the past have focused on

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A)   education-based approaches.
B)   changing laws regarding drug use and possession.
C)   working with parents to change substance use.
D)   all of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 2

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive. When you realize that she is talking about cocaine, you inform her that

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A)   scientists agree that it is a wonder drug just as she describes.
B)   in the early 20th century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola.
C)   cocaine will make her more social and outgoing.
D)   dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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 .

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A)   fever and chills
B)   nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C)   aches and pains
D)   all of theseE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

"Crack babies," born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

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A)   mother's use of alcohol.
B)   mother's use of nicotine.
C)   disrupted home environments.
D)   all of these.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

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A)   Ativan
B)   Valium
C)   Xanax
D)   SeconalE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving)  effect?

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A)   Methamphetamine
B)   Alcohol
C)   Caffeine
D)   LSDE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is true about alcohol use disorders internationally?

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A)   Highest in Russia and other very cold countries
B)   Highest in the Middle East
C)   Highest in Latin America
D)   Highest in the United StatesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The repeated use of a drug, a desperate need to ingest more of the substance (stealing money to buy drugs, standing outside in the cold to smoke) , and the likelihood that use will resume after a period of abstinence are ______ behaviors.

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A)   drug-seeking
B)   drug-avoidant
C)   typical
D)   psychologicalE) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

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A)   The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value.
B)   The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders.
C)   The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence.
D)   All of these are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Expectancies about alcohol use

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A)   start before people even start drinking.
B)   predict who will later have drinking problems.
C)   change over time and alcohol use.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism.
Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

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Alcohol is thought to have an anxiolytic...

Question 12

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a moderate Substance Use Disorder?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   6 or moreE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies, which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook) ?

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A)   Education-based programs (e.g., DAR
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B)   Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs
C)   Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence, i.e., the failure of cognitive and behavioral coping skills
D)   Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation) E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

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

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A)   substance use
B)   intoxication
C)   drug dependence
D)   polysubstance abuseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT

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A)   inhalant use is most commonly observed among college students.
B)   symptoms of inhalant use include slurred speech, dizziness, and euphoria.
C)   long-term inhalant use can damage bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver, and the brain.
D)   use of inhalants can cause users to be antisocial and aggressive.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Misuse of the benzodiazepine used to facilitate date rape.

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A)   Amytal
B)   Halcion
C)   Rohypnol
D)   RitalinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Angus had been "hooked" for a while before he decided to "go clean." Within 6 to 12 hours, he started to experience excessive yawning, nausea and vomiting, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, and insomnia. His behavior disrupted his work and social relationships. These symptoms persisted for three days. After a week, he felt better. Angus is probably withdrawing from .

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A)   alcohol
B)   cocaine
C)   heroin
D)   LSDE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In a study involving the sons of alcoholics who were at high risk themselves for developing alcoholism, it was found that

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A)   they were less sensitive to the positive effects of alcohol when it was first ingested.
B)   they were more sensitive to the negative effects of alcohol after a few hours.
C)   both of these.
D)   neither of these.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 19

Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years. Her behavior reflects confusion, loss of muscle coordination and unintelligible speech. Such behavior is probably the result of .

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A)   dementia
B)   substance abuse psychotic disorder
C)   fetal alcohol syndrome
D)   Wernicke-Korsakoff syndromeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   6 or moreE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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

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Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive. When you realize that she is talking about cocaine, you inform her that

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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 .

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"Crack babies," born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

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Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

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Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect?

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Which of the following is true about alcohol use disorders internationally?

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The repeated use of a drug, a desperate need to ingest more of the substance (stealing money to buy drugs, standing outside in the cold to smoke) , and the likelihood that use will resume after a period of abstinence are ______ behaviors.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

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Expectancies about alcohol use

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Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism. Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

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

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

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