Exam 11: Substance Use Disorders

Approximately what percentage of Americans are alcohol dependent?

Which of the following is an accurate definition of physiological dependence?

In support of the assertion that addiction is a disease, Wollschlaeger (2007)indicates that ____.

Personality characteristic of ____, associated with rebelliousness, novelty-seeking, risk-taking and impulsivity, increases risk of substance use.

Researchers have found that major relapse among alcoholics trying to quit drinking is related to ____.

Stewart is a musician and often takes "speed" before his performances to help give him an "edge." Recently he has found that when he hasn't had a performance for several days and thus has not taken "speed," he begins to feel fatigued and dragged out.He becomes high, agitated, and can't concentrate on his music.Stewart is demonstrating ____.

A "wet" culture, in which alcohol is integrated into daily life and activities, would be found in which country?

City health departments are interested in reducing the number of cases of AIDS.Because AIDS can be transmitted through needle sharing, health departments are most probably concerned if they see an increase in the use of ____.

Which statement about prescription opioids is accurate?

It is likely that future research will find that ____ hold the key to further understanding the mechanisms involved in susceptibility to substance abuse.

Which of the following drugs is considered non-addictive?

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

Almost 17 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 it is usually smoked.It is called ____.

A man with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.50 percent is seen at a hospital.We can guess that this man is ____.

In 2009, an estimated ____ met the criteria for a substance-use disorder at some time during the year.

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.

Mrs.Healy originally took this widely prescribed sedative medication to reduce anxiety and muscle tension.Now, however, she cannot deal with stress without using it, and she has developed a tolerance to it.What drug is she probably taking?

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

Which statement about alcohol consumption and ethnicity in the United States is accurate?

Which statement about barbiturates is accurate?