Exam 11: Substance-Related and Other Addictive Disorders

Which patient is getting the correct pharmacological treatment for his or her drug abuse problem?

The results of research on genetic and environmental factors involved in alcohol abuse find that ____.

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.

Dr. Wold cautions his class about amphetamine use. He says, "They speed up central nervous system activity, which can account for users' increased alertness, energy, and feelings of euphoria. They also increase appetite and sleep. However, they are not physically addictive and do not produce tolerance." Which part of Dr. Wold's statement is accurate?

Which drug has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties?

Who has a higher risk of developing Internet gaming disorder?

It is likely that the body's reduced production of ____ reduces the risk of substance abuse in some populations.

Due to the genetic make-up and physiology of Asians, the production of "clean-up" enzymes such as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) is ____, which may influence the low prevalence rates of alcoholism among Asians.

Why has methadone treatment turned from being a simple solution to a major problem?

Mindy, a 20-year-old female, and Mork, a 20-year-old male, are both in rehabilitation for problems with drug abuse. Which statement would be most accurate concerning their risk of relapse?

Because the drug Kelly takes makes him feel calm, relaxed, and more sociable, we can guess that the drug is ____.

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 ____.

Which drug is heated with other substances and smoked for an immediate, but short-lived effect?

Almost 20 million adults and adolescents report current use of this substance in the United States, but it is illegal. It produces mild perceptual and sensory distortions, and is usually smoked. It is called ____.

Which term best describes the interaction of drugs that multiply one another's effects when taken simultaneously?

When Russell is stressed, he takes cocaine because it slows his heart rate and makes him sleepy and hungry. He snorts the drug and is able to stop using it after a couple of uses. When the cocaine effects wear off, he feels depressed. What portion of Russell's substance use is likely ?

Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?

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

Faye is in a treatment program in which she gets either a voucher or cash incentive for verified abstinence, adhering to treatment goals, or taking prescribed medication. This type of treatment is called ____.

Which statement accurately reflects our knowledge of the causes of drug use?