Question 1

Describe the biopsychosocial perspective and give a short case example.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial perspective describes dependency as it relates to dysfunctions of biology, personality, social interactions, or a combination of these factors. Such debate will undoubtedly continue for some time. However, debate should not be taken lightly and should be entered into only after a thorough review of relevant and current evidence.
Case examples will vary.

Question 2

Canada boasts having one of the most comprehensive and consistent health plans for providing descriptions of the incidence and causes of drug-related emergency room visits or deaths nationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Those who have received a "personality disorder" diagnosis, such as antisocial personality disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an increased likelihood of also having a substance use disorder. 
B)  are neither more nor less likely to have a substance use disorder. 
C)  are actually less likely to be dependent on a substance. 
D)  are often given stimulant drugs as a treatment for the personality disorder. 
A)  have an increased likelihood of also having a substance use disorder. 
B)  are neither more nor less likely to have a substance use disorder. 
C)  are actually less likely to be dependent on a substance. 
D)  are often given stimulant drugs as a treatment for the personality disorder. A

Question 4

What three different principal concerns throughout the twentieth century have universally driven the development of drug laws throughout the twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

The three

Question 5

What do the letters DAWN stand for, when was it established and what did it do?

Accepted Answer

The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), w

Question 6

The drugs that are most likely to lead to dependence are the ones that have reduced effects after repeated use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe several ways in which people have thought that drug use might be a cause of criminal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Drug use might change the individual's p

Question 8

Based on Canadian data published in a 2017 report, how many apparent opioid-related deaths occurred in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  1816 
B)  2816 
C)  3816 
D)  4816 
A)  1816 
B)  2816 
C)  3816 
D)  4816

Question 9

Which of the following describes the psychoactive drug dependence potential from the highest to lowest ranking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injected Morphine, Heroin, Crack Cocaine, snorted Cocaine powder 
B)  Crack Cocaine, Heroin injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder 
C)  Heroin, Crack Cocaine, injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder 
D)  Injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder, Heroin, Crack Cocaine,, 
A)  Injected Morphine, Heroin, Crack Cocaine, snorted Cocaine powder 
B)  Crack Cocaine, Heroin injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder 
C)  Heroin, Crack Cocaine, injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder 
D)  Injected Morphine, snorted Cocaine powder, Heroin, Crack Cocaine,,

Question 10

Which is an example of chronic physiological toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung cancer from smoking 
B)  Motivational syndrome 
C)  Paranoia from methamphetamine use 
D)  Respiratory arrest from an alcohol overdose 
A)  Lung cancer from smoking 
B)  Motivational syndrome 
C)  Paranoia from methamphetamine use 
D)  Respiratory arrest from an alcohol overdose

Question 11

It is NOT possible to gain a true measure of the relative toxicities of drugs of abuse and misuse in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Up until the twentieth century, the most common view was probably that substance dependent individuals were weak willed, lazy, or immoral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although there is some question as to whether the direct influence of illicit drugs produces a person more likely to engage in criminal or violent behaviour, there has been less doubt about alcohol. Provide some recent statistics that support that statement.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have indicated that 30% o

Question 14

In the early 1900s, the Canadian government had essentially NO laws regulating the sale and use of drugs. In general the government took a "hands-off" approach that has been referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal 
B)  Laissez-faire 
C)  Variable 
D)  Irresponsible 
A)  Criminal 
B)  Laissez-faire 
C)  Variable 
D)  Irresponsible

Question 15

According to your text how many injecting drug users have a HCV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 000 
B)  150 000 
C)  200 000 
D)  250 000 
A)  100 000 
B)  150 000 
C)  200 000 
D)  250 000

Question 16

Intravenous drug users have higher than average rates of HIV infection, but even higher rates of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatitis C 
B)  Herpes simplex. 
C)  Staphylococcus infection. 
D)  ADHD. 
A)  Hepatitis C 
B)  Herpes simplex. 
C)  Staphylococcus infection. 
D)  ADHD.

Question 17

John has been using his drug of choice for many months. He informs his friend that he now required a larger dose to achieve the "buzz" he likes. What term describes what John is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute toxicity 
B)  Dependence 
C)  Rebound effect 
D)  Tolerance 
A)  Acute toxicity 
B)  Dependence 
C)  Rebound effect 
D)  Tolerance

Question 18

Explain the difference between physical dependence on a drug and psychological dependence on a drug.

Accepted Answer

In physical dependence, when a person st

Question 19

In 2016, more than half (58%) of which drug was related to a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Cannabis 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Heroin 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Cannabis 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Heroin

Question 20

After Rita returns from her first narcotics support group she learns that physical dependence requires the existence of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A physical change in skin colour 
B)  A craving for the drug 
C)  A set of physical withdrawal symptoms 
D)  A physical response to the drug 
A)  A physical change in skin colour 
B)  A craving for the drug 
C)  A set of physical withdrawal symptoms 
D)  A physical response to the drug

Describe the biopsychosocial perspective and give a short case example.

Canada boasts having one of the most comprehensive and consistent health plans for providing descriptions of the incidence and causes of drug-related emergency room visits or deaths nationally.

Those who have received a "personality disorder" diagnosis, such as antisocial personality disorder:

What three different principal concerns throughout the twentieth century have universally driven the development of drug laws throughout the twentieth century?

What do the letters DAWN stand for, when was it established and what did it do?

The drugs that are most likely to lead to dependence are the ones that have reduced effects after repeated use.

Describe several ways in which people have thought that drug use might be a cause of criminal behaviour.

Based on Canadian data published in a 2017 report, how many apparent opioid-related deaths occurred in 2016?

Which of the following describes the psychoactive drug dependence potential from the highest to lowest ranking?

Which is an example of chronic physiological toxicity?

It is NOT possible to gain a true measure of the relative toxicities of drugs of abuse and misuse in Canada.

Up until the twentieth century, the most common view was probably that substance dependent individuals were weak willed, lazy, or immoral.

Although there is some question as to whether the direct influence of illicit drugs produces a person more likely to engage in criminal or violent behaviour, there has been less doubt about alcohol. Provide some recent statistics that support that statement.

In the early 1900s, the Canadian government had essentially NO laws regulating the sale and use of drugs. In general the government took a "hands-off" approach that has been referred to as which of the following?

According to your text how many injecting drug users have a HCV infection?

Intravenous drug users have higher than average rates of HIV infection, but even higher rates of which of the following?

John has been using his drug of choice for many months. He informs his friend that he now required a larger dose to achieve the "buzz" he likes. What term describes what John is experiencing?

Explain the difference between physical dependence on a drug and psychological dependence on a drug.

In 2016, more than half (58%) of which drug was related to a crime?

After Rita returns from her first narcotics support group she learns that physical dependence requires the existence of which of the following?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

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Exam 2: Drug Use As a Social Problem

Describe the biopsychosocial perspective and give a short case example.

Canada boasts having one of the most comprehensive and consistent health plans for providing descriptions of the incidence and causes of drug-related emergency room visits or deaths nationally.

Those who have received a "personality disorder" diagnosis, such as antisocial personality disorder:

What three different principal concerns throughout the twentieth century have universally driven the development of drug laws throughout the twentieth century?

What do the letters DAWN stand for, when was it established and what did it do?

The drugs that are most likely to lead to dependence are the ones that have reduced effects after repeated use.

Describe several ways in which people have thought that drug use might be a cause of criminal behaviour.

Based on Canadian data published in a 2017 report, how many apparent opioid-related deaths occurred in 2016?

Which of the following describes the psychoactive drug dependence potential from the highest to lowest ranking?

Which is an example of chronic physiological toxicity?

It is NOT possible to gain a true measure of the relative toxicities of drugs of abuse and misuse in Canada.

Up until the twentieth century, the most common view was probably that substance dependent individuals were weak willed, lazy, or immoral.

Although there is some question as to whether the direct influence of illicit drugs produces a person more likely to engage in criminal or violent behaviour, there has been less doubt about alcohol. Provide some recent statistics that support that statement.

In the early 1900s, the Canadian government had essentially NO laws regulating the sale and use of drugs. In general the government took a "hands-off" approach that has been referred to as which of the following?

According to your text how many injecting drug users have a HCV infection?

Intravenous drug users have higher than average rates of HIV infection, but even higher rates of which of the following?

John has been using his drug of choice for many months. He informs his friend that he now required a larger dose to achieve the "buzz" he likes. What term describes what John is experiencing?

Explain the difference between physical dependence on a drug and psychological dependence on a drug.

In 2016, more than half (58%) of which drug was related to a crime?

After Rita returns from her first narcotics support group she learns that physical dependence requires the existence of which of the following?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

Filters