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

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true with regards to 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.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal substance?

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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.

Question 5

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

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 6

Food addiction can have which of the following effects?

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

Question 9

You cannot become addicted to a behavior.

Question 10

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