Question 1

Surprisingly, it is not the stress itself that triggers a relapse but

Accepted Answer

A) fear of the unknown. 
B) preoccupation with id-based memories and urges. 
C) "command" hallucinations or thought insertion. 
D) demoralization and depression in the face of stress. 
A) fear of the unknown. 
B) preoccupation with id-based memories and urges. 
C) "command" hallucinations or thought insertion. 
D) demoralization and depression in the face of stress.

Question 2

Which part of the brain is particularly active during a REM dream?

Accepted Answer

A) The amygdala 
B) The hippocampus 
C) The striate nucleus 
D) The substantia nigra 
A) The amygdala 
B) The hippocampus 
C) The striate nucleus 
D) The substantia nigra

Question 3

Discuss some of the factors that might contribute to, or protect against, a relapse back to active chemical abuse.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can contr

Question 4

One factor that has been identified as predictive of the probability of an individual's ability to achieve long-term abstinence is

Accepted Answer

A) his or her coping skills at the time of the individual's first lapse. 
B) his or her past legal history, as measured by both misdemeanor and felony offenses. 
C) whether he or she is facing current legal charges for a violent crime. 
D) the amount of money spent in pursuit of alcohol or drugs prior to the individual's admission to a rehabilitation facility. 
A) his or her coping skills at the time of the individual's first lapse. 
B) his or her past legal history, as measured by both misdemeanor and felony offenses. 
C) whether he or she is facing current legal charges for a violent crime. 
D) the amount of money spent in pursuit of alcohol or drugs prior to the individual's admission to a rehabilitation facility.

Question 5

Willpower is best thought of as

Accepted Answer

A) a fixed commodity. 
B) something that only exists in adults. 
C) an endless supply. 
D) nonexistent in most people. 
A) a fixed commodity. 
B) something that only exists in adults. 
C) an endless supply. 
D) nonexistent in most people.

Question 6

The rare social user of marijuana will have detectable traces of THC on a standard urine test for

Accepted Answer

A) up to 4 weeks. 
B) 7-9 days. 
C) 20-45 days. 
D) 3-5 days. 
A) up to 4 weeks. 
B) 7-9 days. 
C) 20-45 days. 
D) 3-5 days.

Question 7

Even in cases where hair samples test "positive" for substances of abuse,

Accepted Answer

A) the hair sample does not accurately indicate when the substance was used. 
B) they also identify persons who were only exposed to a chemical, not just those who used it. 
C) you must wait 4-6 weeks for the hair to grow long enough to determine whether a person used a compound in the past 24 hours. 
D) the rate of hair growth is not variable, but is 1 cm per month. 
A) the hair sample does not accurately indicate when the substance was used. 
B) they also identify persons who were only exposed to a chemical, not just those who used it. 
C) you must wait 4-6 weeks for the hair to grow long enough to determine whether a person used a compound in the past 24 hours. 
D) the rate of hair growth is not variable, but is 1 cm per month.

Question 8

Moderate drinkers are to have a prescription for antihypertensive and lipid control agents filled when compared to nondrinkers being treated for the same condition.

Accepted Answer

A) less likely 
B) about as likely 
C) more likely 
D) one-third as likely 
A) less likely 
B) about as likely 
C) more likely 
D) one-third as likely

Question 9

The stance that substance abuse rehabilitation must be effective the first time and that individuals must not ever relapse again

Accepted Answer

A) identifies those clients who lack commitment to the treatment process. 
B) is consistent with the "medical model" that dominates substance abuse rehabilitation programs. 
C) tends to force individuals to wait until they are ready to renounce substance abuse before seeking treatment. 
D) demonstrates a double standard for substance abuse rehabilitation programs as opposed to other disease treatment programs. 
A) identifies those clients who lack commitment to the treatment process. 
B) is consistent with the "medical model" that dominates substance abuse rehabilitation programs. 
C) tends to force individuals to wait until they are ready to renounce substance abuse before seeking treatment. 
D) demonstrates a double standard for substance abuse rehabilitation programs as opposed to other disease treatment programs.

Exam 34: Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Surprisingly, it is not the stress itself that triggers a relapse but

Which part of the brain is particularly active during a REM dream?

Discuss some of the factors that might contribute to, or protect against, a relapse back to active chemical abuse.

One factor that has been identified as predictive of the probability of an individual's ability to achieve long-term abstinence is

Willpower is best thought of as

The rare social user of marijuana will have detectable traces of THC on a standard urine test for

Even in cases where hair samples test "positive" for substances of abuse,

Moderate drinkers are to have a prescription for antihypertensive and lipid control agents filled when compared to nondrinkers being treated for the same condition.

The stance that substance abuse rehabilitation must be effective the first time and that individuals must not ever relapse again

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

The Nature of the Beast

A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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