Question 1

The perspective that focuses on prevention, intervention and drug treatment is the&#10;A) Moral-legal perspective&#10;B) Psycho-social perspective&#10;C) Spiritual perspective&#10;D) None of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The psycho-social perspective emphasizes prevention, intervention, and treatment of drug-related issues by considering psychological and social factors.

Question 2

The perspective that attempts to adapt the environment to meet the needs of the individual, is the&#10;A) Moral-legal perspective&#10;B) Social-cultural perspective&#10;C) Medical-health perspective&#10;D) Existential perspective

Accepted Answer

The Social-cultural perspective focuses on adapting the environment and societal structures to better meet the needs and accommodate the differences of individuals, rather than trying to change the individual to fit into an existing framework.

Question 3

Alcohol is&#10;A) not a drug&#10;B) often overlooked in terms of damages from abuse, binge drinking, and alcoholism&#10;C) not as bad on you as hard drugs&#10;D) a central nervous system stimulant

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is often overlooked in terms of damages from abuse, binge drinking, and alcoholism, despite its widespread use and the significant social, health, and economic problems it can cause.

Question 4

The Harvard School of Mental Health reported that&#10;A) 40-45% of college students binge drink&#10;B) Very few women binge drink&#10;C) Binge drinking is defined as 2 cocktails over dinner&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Binge drinking is a significant issue among college students, with a substantial percentage engaging in this behavior. The definition of binge drinking typically involves consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period, specifically for men, 5 or more drinks within about 2 hours, and for women, 4 or more drinks within about 2 hours, which is more than "2 cocktails over dinner." Additionally, binge drinking is not limited to men; a significant number of women also engage in binge drinking.

Question 5

Potential consequences of alcohol consumption by college students includes&#10;A) Property damage&#10;B) Suicide&#10;C) Accidents&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption by college students can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including property damage, an increased risk of suicide, and accidents. These outcomes are well-documented in research on the effects of alcohol use among this population.

Question 6

According to this chapter, which statement is true regarding &#34;the supply side approach&#34; to the drug problems?&#10;A) It has reduced drug use&#10;B) It has increased drug prices and reduced availability&#10;C) A supply side approach alone is ineffective&#10;D) The supply side approach is coordinated with the demand side approach

Accepted Answer

A supply side approach alone is often considered ineffective because it does not address the demand for drugs, which is a crucial factor in the overall drug problem.

Question 7

According to this chapter, which of the following is true?&#10;A) Drug problems of people of color are often ignored&#10;B) People of color are at risk for alcohol/drug problems due to socioeconomic inequities and injustices&#10;C) People of color have been blamed for drug problems&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true and reflect issues discussed in the context of drug problems among people of color. These include the tendency to ignore the drug problems of people of color, the increased risk due to socioeconomic inequities and injustices, and the blaming of people of color for drug problems.

Question 8

The most dangerous time of the year for college students, especially freshman, is&#10;A) the first six weeks of college&#10;B) summer school&#10;C) graduation&#10;D) holidays

Accepted Answer

The first six weeks of college are considered the most dangerous for students, especially freshmen, due to the high-risk behaviors and adjustment challenges they face in a new environment.

Question 9

An example of a &#34;simplistic&#34; approach to drug abuse, is&#10;A) &#34;just say no&#34;&#10;B) peer pressure&#10;C) tough love&#10;D) stopping gateway drugs like marijuana

Accepted Answer

The "just say no" approach is considered simplistic because it reduces the complex issue of drug abuse to a simple directive, ignoring the underlying social, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to substance use.

Question 10

The historical association of drugs with minority groups, includes&#10;A) Heroin with African-Americans&#10;B) Opium with the Asians&#10;C) Alcohol with urban Catholic immigrants&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Each of these associations reflects historical stereotypes and biases that linked certain drugs with specific minority groups: heroin with African-Americans, opium with Asians, and alcohol with urban Catholic immigrants. These associations were often used to justify discriminatory policies and social attitudes.

Question 11

Psychedelics are being researched to treat&#10;A) treatment resistant depression (TRD)&#10;B) birth defects&#10;C) the coronavirus&#10;D) only women in labor

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychedelics are being researched to treat&#10;A) treatment...

Question 12

The most problematic increase in use for young adults, has been&#10;A) Marijuana&#10;B) Cocaine&#10;C) Vaping&#10;D) CBD

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most problematic increase in use for...

Question 13

The legalization of marijuana, has&#10;A) created a concern as research has been limited&#10;B) had no impact on abuse&#10;C) reduced use by young adults&#10;D) caused decreases in use by all ages, young and old

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legalization of marijuana, has&#10;A) created a...

Deck 1: Putting Drugs in Perspective