Exam 10: Substance-Related and Other Addictive Disorders

Herschel is brought to the hospital by six policemen who struggle to keep him from acting violently. He has been smoking a mixture of marijuana and a particular drug. During his first several days in the hospital, Herschel is either suspicious and violent or fearful. He staggers when he walks and has slurred speech. Herschel was probably using marijuana and what other drug?

When raised by parents who use alcohol or other drugs liberally, adolescents ____.

Which drug is most associated with hallucinations, bad trips, and flashbacks?

The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is ____.

Based on their drug and alcohol use research of adolescents, Van Gundy, Cesar, and Rebellon (2010) found that ____ use during adolescence predicts later illicit substance use.

Which category of substance causes a slowing down of responses, feelings of relaxation, and lower interpersonal inhibitions?

Stanley has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of his addiction to barbiturates. He is immediately prevented from using the drugs and experiences agitation, restlessness, increased respiration, and insomnia. This phase of treatment is called ____.

Peggy says that since she has gotten to know George, she realizes that he has an alcoholic personality. According to the research on substance abuse what personality trait is most associated with substance use and abuse?

What is a psychological treatment approach that addresses ambivalence about giving up substance use and is used to prevent relapse?

Betty has tried to stop using a particular drug permanently, but her attempts have been unsuccessful. When she stops using, she experiences irritability and difficulty concentrating. Even though she has emphysema, a serious physical disorder, she continues to use it. Surprisingly, it is a legal drug. To which drug is Betty probably addicted?

Avery has been snorting cocaine for over a year. In his attempts to achieve a high that is as euphoric as his first (which he will never be able to do), he now needs increasingly greater amounts of the drug. This demonstrates ____.

Alcoholism specialists who believe alcoholism is a disease argue that chronic alcohol use ____.

Which drug belongs in the sedative category?

Juan is feeling the negative physiological consequences of heavy, prolonged alcohol use. These effects probably include ____.

Bess has been using Valium for two years even though it impairs her work performance and jeopardizes her safety. She often drives while intoxicated by the medication. She shows neither tolerance nor withdrawal. According to the DSM-5, Bess's drug use illustrates ____.

Physiological dependence Is best described as

The two main psychological motives for substance use appear to be ____.

Danielle's family is justifiably worried that her excessive use of a "downer" will lead to an accidental overdose and death. It further worries them that she often takes the drug with alcohol. Which drug are they probably concerned about?

Marlon is physically dependent on heroin. If he stops using the drug, he may ____.

Alcohol and narcotics are both depressants. Discuss how they have both similar and different effects on and consequences for those who are dependent.