Exam 12: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Which neurotransmitter system does cocaine have the GREATEST effect on?

Assume a researcher finds that overuse of a drug reduces the body's production of neurotransmitters. Thus, if an abuser of this drug stops taking the drug, withdrawal symptoms occur until the brain begins producing normal levels of neurotransmitters again. Such a finding would most directly support which view of the cause of substance use disorders?

Describe how marijuana has changed since the 1970s, and describe the increase in the number of diagnoses of "cannabis use disorder," as well as the dangers associated with marijuana use. How might these be related?

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:

Two people of the same gender consume the same amount of alcohol in the same amount of time. Nevertheless, one of them sobers up substantially sooner than the other. MOST likely, this difference is due to differences in:

It is estimated that approximately _____ percent of the population has the Internet use disorder pattern.

You are making a presentation on the dangers of cocaine use. Which factor should you list as the MOST important consideration?

Which statement about caffeine use is TRUE?

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

The chief danger of LSD use is:

Define tolerance, withdrawal, and substance use disorder. As a clinician, which signs and symptoms would you assess for to determine whether someone meets the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder? Be specific in describing the symptoms.

Individuals with gambling disorder tend to gamble more when they are:

Which is NOT a risk for young people abusing cocaine?

_____ is often given to people who are trying to stop consuming alcohol.

In general, aversion therapy and contingency management for substance use disorders are more successful when:

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

An acquaintance of yours uses Ecstasy and says, "Wow! I was totally energized and tripping. It was like LSD and meth combined." Your acquaintance's experience with Ecstasy was:

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone:

So many soldiers received morphine injections during the Civil War that addiction to morphine was known as:

EMTs responding to an emergency call find a person who has injected an overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. The BEST opioid antagonist to use in this situation is: