Deck 13: Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Question 1

Addiction is defined as

A) persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance.
B) engaging in behaviors that give a sense of pleasure.
C) involvement in activities to fit in.
D) the inability to perceive that a behavior is self-destructive.

Answer 1

persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance.

Question 2

Characteristics of addiction include

A) increased self-control.
B) denial.
C) positive consequences.
D) high self-esteem.

Answer 2

denial.

Question 3

Chemicals associated with addiction

A) cause cellular changes.
B) must have the potential to produce negative mood change.
C) enhance alertness.
D) provide a sense of pleasure or stability that the addict can achieve in other ways.

Answer 3

cause cellular changes.

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of college students report having consumed alcohol in the past 30 days?

A) 34%
B) 48%
C) 66.7%
D) 82%

Question 5

Which of the following factors increases the rate at which your body absorbs alcohol?

A) Drinking a carbonated alcoholic beverage
B) Having a stomach full of food
C) Being in a calm mood
D) Having a lower concentration of alcohol in the drink

Question 6

An alcohol that is 100 proof contains ________ alcohol.

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 100%

Question 7

A measure of the percentage of alcohol or strength of an alcoholic drink is known as what?

A) Concentration
B) Purity
C) Reserve
D) Proof

Question 8

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of alcohol to

A) stroke volume.
B) total blood volume.
C) body weight.
D) body fat.

Question 9

Tom wakes up with a tremendous hangover and slowly walks into the kitchen. His roommates start teasing him about his crazy dancing at the party the night before, and how he was "making the moves" on a certain girl. Tom painfully shakes his head, "No way-I didn't do that!"
To which his roommates reply: "Oh yes you did, buddy, and we have the pix to prove it! Ha-ha!"
Looking at the photo, Tom says, "Nope, I don't remember that-at all!"
What alcohol-related phenomenon is Tom experiencing?

A) Pregaming
B) Hangover
C) Blackout
D) Erectile dysfunction

Question 10

Jan went out with friends and had too many drinks last night and now has a hangover. Which symptom is Jan most likely to experience?

A) Numbness in the fingers
B) An upset stomach
C) Constipation
D) Lack of thirst

Question 11

Problems associated with long-term use of alcohol include

A) shrinkage in brain size and weight.
B) decreased cardiac output.
C) low blood pressure.
D) lean liver.

Question 12

Which of the following would typically have the highest concentration of alcohol?

A) 12 oz. of light beer
B) 12 oz. of regular beer
C) 4 oz. of wine
D) A cocktail with 1 oz. of alcohol

Question 13

A condition in which the liver cells are damaged and scar tissue develops is known as

A) cirrhosis.
B) alcoholic hepatitis.
C) osteoporosis.
D) fatty liver.

Question 14

Repeated long-term use of alcohol has been associated with

A) stomach cancer.
B) ovarian cancer.
C) melanoma.
D) bone cancer.

Question 15

A child's condition caused by a pregnant mother drinking alcohol is

A) fetal alcohol syndrome.
B) alcoholic hepatitis.
C) leukoplakia.
D) cirrhosis

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2013 were alcohol related?

A) 31%
B) 45%
C) 50%
D) 63%

Question 17

Alcohol use becomes alcohol abuse when

A) a male drinks two alcoholic beverages per day.
B) it negatively affects social and family relationships.
C) it decreases respiratory rate.
D) a female drinks one alcoholic beverage per day.

Question 18

A planned confrontation with an alcoholic that involves friends, family, and counselors is known as a(n)

A) intervention.
B) treatment program.
C) detoxification.
D) support group.

Question 19

The major psychoactive substance in tobacco is

A) tar.
B) nicotine.
C) ammonia.
D) formaldehyde.

Question 20

Of all the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke, ________ is 800 times higher than the level considered to be safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A) tar
B) formaldehyde
C) carbon monoxide
D) carbon dioxide

Question 21

"Hookah" refers to

A) a type of mushroom consumed for its hallucinogenic effects.
B) a pipe that draws smoke from burning substances through water.
C) a small, hand-rolled, flavored cigarette.
D) the fine, ground form of tobacco that is pinched and placed against the gums.

Question 22

Effects of nicotine exposure include

A) an aroused alert mental state.
B) decreased adrenaline production.
C) decreased heart rate.
D) dilation of blood vessels.

Question 23

On a dare, Suzanne smokes a cigarette. Since she is a first-time smoker, the effects of nicotine poisoning that Suzanne might experience include

A) dizziness.
B) slow pulse.
C) rash.
D) constipation.

Question 24

Tolerance to nicotine develops

A) almost immediately.
B) after smoking three packs (60 cigarettes).
C) in approximately 6 months.
D) in approximately a year.

Question 25

Smoking contributes to heart disease by

A) encouraging the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls.
B) contributing to hemophilia.
C) increasing oxygen supplied to the heart.
D) maintaining regular heart rhythms.

Question 26

A chronic disease related to smoking in which the alveoli become damaged and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs decreases is known as

A) chronic bronchitis.
B) nicotine poisoning.
C) emphysema.
D) pneumonia.

Question 27

Sarah is trying to quit smoking. After two days without cigarettes she is feeling irritable and restless. Sarah is most likely experiencing nicotine

A) rush.
B) substitution.
C) withdrawal.
D) poisoning.

Question 28

Which of the following is TRUE of quitting smoking?

A) Smoker's breath disappears within 1 week of quitting.
B) Tissues damaged by smoking can never repair themselves.
C) Mucus that clogs airways is broken up and eliminated within 24 hours of quitting.
D) Many ex-smokers say they have more energy, sleep better, and feel more alert.

Question 29

If a person quits smoking, his or her risk of heart disease decreases by 50% in approximately

A) 6 months.
B) 1 year.
C) 3 years.
D) 5 years.

Question 30

Using a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended is known as

A) drug abuse.
B) drug misuse.
C) drug addiction.
D) withdrawal.

Question 31

Men who use marijuana are more likely to develop

A) cirrhosis.
B) emphysema.
C) lung cancer.
D) testicular cancer.

Question 32

A common side effect of designer or "club drugs" is

A) euphoria.
B) lung cancer.
C) hallucinations.
D) fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 33

A tranquilizer sometimes known as the "date rape" drug is called

A) ecstasy.
B) Rohypnol.
C) Special K.
D) methamphetamine.

Question 34

Cocaine may be described as both

A) a depressant and a stimulant.
B) an opiate and a stimulant.
C) a tranquilizer and a sedative.
D) an anesthetic and a stimulant.

Question 35

An active chemical in certain mushrooms that causes hallucinogenic effects is

A) dextromethorphan.
B) lysergic acid diethylamide.
C) psilocybin.
D) tetrahydrocannabinol.

Question 36

Which drug is used legitimately as an anesthetic in hospitals and veterinary clinics but is cooked, dried, and sold on the street as a hallucinogen?

A) Special K (ketamine)
B) Marijuana
C) Ecstasy
D) Crystal meth

Question 37

________ is a hallucinogenic designer drug that has become popular again on college campuses and is taken to improve mood or get energized.

A) Ecstasy
B) Methamphetamine
C) Morphine
D) GHB

Question 38

An example of an opiate drug is

A) heroin.
B) Ritalin.
C) valium.
D) psilocybin.

Question 39

Anabolic steroids are primarily used in an attempt to

A) produce euphoria.
B) create intoxicating effects.
C) promote muscle growth and strength.
D) relieve stress.

Question 40

Resumption of behavior that one is attempting to cease is known as

A) withdrawal.
B) relapse.
C) addiction.
D) drug abuse.

Question 41

You have learned that your 12-year-old cousin has been sniffing rubber cement to get high. In this situation, the rubber cement may be classified as a(n)

A) opiate.
B) designer drug.
C) inhalant.
D) anesthetic.

Question 42

Substances capable of creating auditory or visual distortions and heightened states are known as

A) hallucinogens.
B) stimulants.
C) depressants.
D) anesthetics.

Question 43

A greater number of full-time college students drink more heavily than their same-age peers who are not in school.

Question 44

Alcoholic beverages contain ethanol.

Question 45

Combining alcohol with carbonated beverages allows alcohol to be absorbed more slowly by the body than combining it with non-carbonated drinks.

Question 46

Alcohol is absorbed more quickly when people are tense as opposed to when they are relaxed.

Question 47

Higher-proof drinks will produce fewer alcohol effects than the same amount of lower-proof drinks.

Question 48

Alcohol is a diuretic.

Question 49

Drinking alcohol can block the absorption of calcium.

Question 50

If a woman ingests alcohol while pregnant, it will pass through the placenta and enter the growing baby's bloodstream.

Question 51

In 2013, approximately 31% of all traffic fatalities in the United States were alcohol related.

Question 52

Research shows that the vast majority of drivers are functionally impaired even at the legal limit of 0.08 blood alcohol content (BAC).

Question 53

Most college students smoke.

Question 54

The nicotine in one cigarette can paralyze cilia for up to an hour.

Question 55

Nicotine increases blood sugar levels.

Question 56

Smoke emitted from a smoker's mouth is known as sidestream smoke.

Question 57

Most people who try to stop smoking are successful in their first attempt.

Question 58

Ritalin is an amphetamine used for medicinal purposes.

Question 59

LSD and mescaline are considered to be hallucinogens.

Question 60

Nearly all drug-addicted persons need specialized medical and psychological treatment to recover.

Question 61

List and describe the four common symptoms that characterize addiction.

Question 62

Discuss the effects that alcohol has on the body, as well as the factors that influence its absorption into the body.

Question 63

Bill's alcohol intake in college has escalated. He now binge drinks frequently and his grades are suffering. Describe in detail the short- and long-term effects of alcohol that he may experience if he does not kick his addiction.

Question 64

What are some of the dangers that a smoker faces with respect to tobacco use?

Question 65

Nina wants to quit smoking. Describe in detail the main options currently available to help her break her nicotine addiction.

Question 66

Describe four commonly used illegal drugs and their effects on the body.