Deck 16: Drug Abuse and Social Work

Question 1

There is an increase in the use and abuse of drugs among the youth of America because

A) Of peer pressure
B) advertisements
C) More stressful life due to changing family dynamics and technology
D) Peer pressure, advertisements, and more stress in life

Answer 1

Peer pressure, advertisements, and more stress in life

Question 2

Addiction is characterized by

A) Physical dependence
B) Financial dependence
C) Psychological dependence
D) Physical and psychological dependence

Answer 2

Physical and psychological dependence

Question 3

Narcotics

A) Are used medically to kill pain and suppress coughs.
B) Are central nervous system stimulants.
C) Are principally amphetamines
D) Include anti-anxiety drugs

Answer 3

Are used medically to kill pain and suppress coughs.

Question 4

Under different doses and conditions, the user may experience hallucinogenic, sedative, or stimulant effects after taking which of the following drugs?

A) Rohypnol (Roofies)
B) Barbiturates
C) Opium
D) Marijuana

Question 5

LSD is an example of

A) Narcotics
B) Stimulants
C) Depressants
D) Hallucinogens

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)?

A) Was established in 1968
B) Was established to control the illicit use of narcotics and dangerous drugs through law enforcement, education, training, and research.
C) It supports the efforts of state and local governments
D) It controls the legal trade in hallucinogens and ensures an adequate supply for research

Question 7

Social workers help in the substance-abuse prevention and education programs that does NOT include:

A) Teaching about drug abuse in the classroom
B) Sponsoring adult education classes
C) Providing drugs for medicinal purposes
D) Arranging for groups to hear credible speakers

Question 8

An essential element of any drug treatment program is

A) A facility to detoxify those who are in crisis situations.
B) Group psychotherapy before detoxification
C) Arranging housing for the homeless patients
D) Isolation for 72 hours

Question 9

One of the big problems in clinical social work is that

A) Most families are not involved in the treatment program
B) Their clientele is primarily homeless population
C) Attempting to substitute acceptable satisfactions for drugs does not appeal to the drug-dependent person
D) Drugs are easily available

Question 10

Social work with alcohol dependent persons

A) Often does not include the family in the treatment plan
B) Focuses on treatment and/or prevention
C) Is limited in its scope and refers clients to AA or Salvation Army
D) Does not take into account related problems such as domestic violence

Question 11

What are stimulants and what are their negative effects when abused?

Question 12

Why has been Marijuana been classified by itself? What are the effects of Marijuana when it is misused?

Question 13

Briefly describe the available programs for control, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse problems

Question 14

What is the role of social workers in the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse?