Exam 13: Substance Use and Misuse

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

The APA defines addiction as compulsive drug-seeking behavior that falls on one end of a continuum of

Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

Common addictive behaviors include

Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance misuse or abuse,tolerance,and withdrawal.

Quitting smoking is a single event,not an ongoing process.

People who grew up in a family in which drugs were abused are at a higher risk for trying illegal drugs than are those who did not.

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

Which term refers to the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

What will a person who quits smoking experience?

How does the average life span of an alcohol misuser compare to the life span of moderate drinkers?

Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?

A woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

Which is associated with smoking during pregnancy?

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.