Question 1

You cannot become addicted to a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which statement is in line with the philosophy of harm reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  All forms of drug use are extremely and equally dangerous. 
B)  Addicts should not have a say in creating programs designed to serve them. 
C)  Race does not have an impact on who uses substances or who is affected by substance use. 
D)  A successful intervention is one that improves the quality of life of substance users. 
A)  All forms of drug use are extremely and equally dangerous. 
B)  Addicts should not have a say in creating programs designed to serve them. 
C)  Race does not have an impact on who uses substances or who is affected by substance use. 
D)  A successful intervention is one that improves the quality of life of substance users. D

Question 3

Food addiction can have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altered brain chemistry 
B)  Behavior changes 
C)  Act as a person's form of self-medication 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Altered brain chemistry 
B)  Behavior changes 
C)  Act as a person's form of self-medication 
D)  All of these answers are correct. D

Question 4

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the difference between stimulants, depressants, and opioids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulants are used to treat anxiety; depressants are used to treat depression; and opioids are used to alleviate pain. 
B)  Stimulants are used to treat sleep disorders; depressants are used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder; and opioids are used to treat schizophrenia. 
C)  Stimulants are used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder; depressants are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; and opioids are used to alleviate pain. 
D)  Stimulants are used to treat autism spectrum disorder; depressants are used to alleviate pain; and opioids are used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. 
A)  Stimulants are used to treat anxiety; depressants are used to treat depression; and opioids are used to alleviate pain. 
B)  Stimulants are used to treat sleep disorders; depressants are used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder; and opioids are used to treat schizophrenia. 
C)  Stimulants are used to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder; depressants are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; and opioids are used to alleviate pain. 
D)  Stimulants are used to treat autism spectrum disorder; depressants are used to alleviate pain; and opioids are used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a sign of technology addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for more time to achieve desired mood 
B)  Disruption of daily life activities and obligations 
C)  Really wanting to win a game 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms when not engaged 
A)  The need for more time to achieve desired mood 
B)  Disruption of daily life activities and obligations 
C)  Really wanting to win a game 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms when not engaged

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true with regards to dopamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of addictive substances decreases dopamine levels. 
B)  Use of addictive substances increases dopamine levels. 
C)  Dopamine levels increase in response to natural rewards such as sex, eating, and exercise. 
D)  Drugs that mimic dopamine activate neurons in exactly the same way as natural dopamine. 
A)  Use of addictive substances decreases dopamine levels. 
B)  Use of addictive substances increases dopamine levels. 
C)  Dopamine levels increase in response to natural rewards such as sex, eating, and exercise. 
D)  Drugs that mimic dopamine activate neurons in exactly the same way as natural dopamine.

Question 8

Cigarettes are the second leading cause of cancer in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not generally a criticism of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because it is faith based, it excludes those who don't believe in God. 
B)  AA moralizes addiction by requiring apologies. 
C)  AA is highly ineffective in the long term. 
D)  AA encourages family and friends to alienate addicts who don't want to enter treatment 
A)  Because it is faith based, it excludes those who don't believe in God. 
B)  AA moralizes addiction by requiring apologies. 
C)  AA is highly ineffective in the long term. 
D)  AA encourages family and friends to alienate addicts who don't want to enter treatment

Question 10

Which of the following is a legal substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin 
B)  Dextromethorphan 
C)  PCP 
D)  Cannabis 
A)  Heroin 
B)  Dextromethorphan 
C)  PCP 
D)  Cannabis

You cannot become addicted to a behavior.

Which statement is in line with the philosophy of harm reduction?

Food addiction can have which of the following effects?

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances.

What is the difference between stimulants, depressants, and opioids?

Which of the following is not a sign of technology addiction?

Which of the following statements is true with regards to dopamine?

Cigarettes are the second leading cause of cancer in the United States.

Which of the following is not generally a criticism of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Which of the following is a legal substance?

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Exam 7: This Is Your Brain on Addiction: Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

You cannot become addicted to a behavior.

Which statement is in line with the philosophy of harm reduction?

Food addiction can have which of the following effects?

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances.

What is the difference between stimulants, depressants, and opioids?

Which of the following is not a sign of technology addiction?

Which of the following statements is true with regards to dopamine?

Cigarettes are the second leading cause of cancer in the United States.

Which of the following is not generally a criticism of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Which of the following is a legal substance?

Health, An Introduction

Starting With Food: Nutrition and Health

Lets Get Moving: Active Living for Better Health

Keep Calm Carry On: Complementary, Alternative and Spiritual Approaches to Health

Beyond the Birds the Bees: Sexual Reproductive Health

Minding Your Mental Health

Dont Share These With Your Friends: Infectious Diseases

The Band-Aid Brigade: Injuries and Accidents

Be on the Right Side Prevent Violence

Nurture Nature: Environmental Health

Aging, Dying Death

A Growing Challenge: Chronic Diseases

Getting Covered - Health Care Policy and Health Insurance

Global Health - We Are the World

From Information to Action

Health and Medicine Trivia

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