Deck 4: Assessment: Substance Abuse, Dependence, Addiction and Suicidality

Question 1

Which component of the behavioral definition of addiction is primarily indicated when drug users think about alcohol and drugs in a vicious negative cycle?

A) Control
B) Obsession
C) Consequence
D) Consumerism

Answer 1

Obsession

Question 2

In the context of the major components involved in alcohol and drug use, ______ refers to the psychological and emotional frame of mind of a person when using alcohol/drugs.

A) Set
B) Setting
C) Contact
D) Environment

Answer 2

Set

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature associated with the late stage of alcohol/drug use?

A) Fewer risks
B) Lack of illness
C) Less damage
D) Lack of freedom

Answer 3

Lack of freedom

Question 4

The two major defense mechanisms used to deny problems with alcohol and drugs are

A) Self-blame and withdrawal
B) Isolation and depression
C) Rationalization and minimization
D) Anger and moodiness

Question 5

Which of the following is included in the thorough assessment of an individual's problem with alcohol/drugs?

A) Any negative consequences experienced by the person as a result of using alcohol/drugs
B) Specific patterns of use, including periods of abstinence or nonuse, binge use, and excessive use
C) Age of the person when her or she first started using drugs
D) All of these are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is the last stage in alcohol/drug use?

A) Integrated use
B) Experimental use
C) Excessive Use
D) Addiction

Question 7

Which of the following is often cited as a reason for resuming cigarette smoking?

A) Spiritual upliftment
B) Better grades in school
C) Self-mastery
D) Social pressure

Question 8

Which of the following information do counselors need in order to assess an individual's alcohol/drug problem?

A) Age of initial drug and alcohol use
B) Frequency of use, amounts used, set and setting of use
C) Patterns of use, binges, periods of nonuse
D) All of these are correct

Question 9

According to the natural cycle of cigarette smoking, which of the following is often cited as a reason for continuing smoking?

A) Immediate positive consequences
B) Self-Mastery
C) Anticipation of adulthood
D) Rebelliousness

Question 10

All of the following are facts about suicide except

A) Talking about suicide does not cause someone to be suicidal
B) Suicidal behavior is not inherited, but the risk is higher for family members who have lost a close relative to suicide
C) The suicide rate is higher for the elderly than any other age group
D) Suicide is not preventable and that most suicide victims what to die