Deck 14: Substance Use and Misuse

Question 1

Physical tolerance is a situation in which the body adapts to a drug so that the initial dose, no longer produces the same emotional or psychological effects.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

An addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Although many common behaviours are potentially addictive, most people who engage in them don't develop an addiction.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Risk for addiction does not depend on factors such as personality, lifestyle, heredity, the social and physical environment, and the nature of the substance or behaviour in question.

Question 5

Genetic factors do not play a role in risk for addiction.

Question 6

Compulsive gamblers can resist the urge to gamble when faced with financial or personal ruin.

Question 7

Compulsive buying and browsing the internet has the potential to develop into an addiction.

Question 8

Psychoactive drugs include only illegal drug compounds.

Question 9

Drug use and abuse happens only with those from the low socio-economic standards accompanied by poor education.

Question 10

Many over-the-counter medications contain drugs that can alter moods or reactions.

Question 11

Characteristics that place people at higher-than-average risk of trying illegal drugs include being male, young, a troubled adolescent, and a thrill-seeker.

Question 12

The relapse rate is usually low for all types of addiction related treatment.

Question 13

Rebellious or unusually irritable behaviour could indicate drug abuse problems.

Question 14

The best solution to drug misuse is prevention.

Question 15

Only 29% of Canadians over age 15 drink alcohol in some form.

Question 16

Alcohol seems to affect different people in different ways.

Question 17

Methyl alcohol is the psychoactive ingredient in all alcoholic beverages.

Question 18

When consumed, alcohol is only absorbed into the blood-stream from the small intestine.

Question 19

A woman will have a higher blood alcohol content (BAC) level than a man after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Question 20

Alcohol use contributes to over 50% of all murders, assaults, and rapes.

Question 21

A person with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% is considered legally drunk.

Question 22

Some provinces with a Graduated Licensing Program now have "zero-tolerance"
laws for new drivers

Question 23

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.

Question 24

Drinking patterns that result in academic, professional, interpersonal, or legal difficulties are common examples of alcohol misuse or abuse.

Question 25

The lifetime risk of alcoholism in Canada is about 10% for women and 3% for men.

Question 26

Symptoms such as trembling hands, a rapid pulse and breathing rate, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, and gastrointestinal upset can occur with alcohol withdrawal.

Question 27

Some alcoholics recover without professional help.

Question 28

The responsible use of alcohol means drinking in a way that keeps your blood alcohol content (BAC) low and your behaviour under control.

Question 29

Smoking is considered to be one of the leading preventable causes of illness and death in Canada.

Question 30

Every cigarette a person smokes reduces life expectancy by about 30 minutes.

Question 31

Low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes do not deliver dangerous doses of chemicals as regular cigarettes do.

Question 32

On average, smokers live 10-15 years longer than non-smokers.

Question 33

Clove cigarettes contain almost half as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as conventional cigarettes.

Question 34

Cigar smokers who don't inhale have a six-times-higher risk of lung cancer than nonsmokers.

Question 35

Use of spit tobacco usually does not have an impact on esophageal or ling cancers.

Question 36

Marketers of e-cigs have claimed that the devices deliver only nicotine, making them a safe cigarette that does not cause cancer.

Question 37

It is estimated that as many as 1000 Canadians die from coronary heart disease caused by environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) each year.

Question 38

Low birth weight is not linked to maternal smoking.

Question 39

Babies born to mothers who smoke more than two packs a day perform poorly on developmental tests in the first hours after birth when compared with babies of non-smoking mothers.

Question 40

A psychoactive drug is one that:

A) increases the rate of physiological functions.
B) alters a person's state of mind or consciousness.
C) affects only the brain and nerve cells.
D) is available only with a medical prescription.

Question 41

Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous, such as before driving a car, is an example of:

A) drug abuse.
B) drug dependence.
C) drug tolerance.
D) drug addiction.

Question 42

An addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or _____.

A) avoid pleasure
B) avoid addiction
C) avoid happiness
D) avoid pain

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT identified as a potential risk factor for addiction?

A) Personality
B) Economic status
C) Heredity
D) Physical environment

Question 44

Which of the following statements about compulsive gamblers is FALSE?

A) They have a very low rate of suicide.
B) They cannot resist the urge to gamble.
C) They seek excitement more than money.
D) They often have problems with substance abuse.

Question 45

All of the following are legally available psychoactive drugs EXCEPT:

A) caffeine.
B) alcohol.
C) heroin.
D) tobacco.

Question 46

All of the following are characteristics of people that place themselves at higher-than-average risk for addiction, EXCEPT:

A) young.
B) female.
C) troubled adolescent.
D) thrill-seeker.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a group that provides a treatment program for drug addiction?

A) Drug treatment centres
B) Self-help groups
C) Peer counselling
D) Drug clubs

Question 48

Identify a signal that does NOT indicate drug misuse.

A) Sudden withdrawal or emotional distance
B) Enjoying life and being productive
C) Decline in school performance
D) Changes in sleeping or eating habits

Question 49

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

A) It is a CNS depressant causing sedation.
B) It leads to physical dependence.
C) Most forms sold are high-grade and pure.
D) It is used as a date rape drug.

Question 50

_____ is a veterinary anesthetic that can be taken in powdered or liquid form, and may cause hallucinations and impaired attention and memory.

A) Heroine
B) Cocaine
C) LSD
D) Ketamine

Question 51

_____ is the psychoactive ingredient in all alcoholic beverages.

A) Ethyl alcohol
B) Methyl alcohol
C) Propyl alcohol
D) Sugar alcohol

Question 52

One drink refers to _____-ounce bottle of beer.

A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48

Question 53

Alcohol does NOT have the following effects on the body.

A) increased flushing and sweating.
B) enhanced sexual functioning.
C) disturbed sleep patterns.
D) decreased motor coordination.

Question 54

People are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

A) 0.08%.
B) 0.10%.
C) 0.15%.
D) 0.20%.

Question 55

Some provinces with a Graduated Licensing Program now have "zero-tolerance" laws for new drivers. Which means they are allowed to have ______ % of alcohol in their blood:

A) 0.08%
B) 0.06%
C) 0.00%
D) 0.005%

Question 56

All of the following are true about those who drink and drive, EXCEPT:

A) They have a slower reaction time
B) Judgement skills are impaired
C) Motor coordination is enhanced
D) Motor coordination is reduced

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT associated with chronic use of alcohol?

A) paranoia
B) low blood pressure
C) diabetes
D) liver cancer

Question 58

Compared to non-abusers of alcohol, the average life span of an alcohol abuser is _____ years shorter.

A) 2
B) 7
C) 9
D) 15

Question 59

Alcohol is not related to which of the following types of cancer?

A) Oral
B) Stomach
C) Pancreatic
D) colon cancer

Question 60

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are:

A) large birth weight babies, who possess higher than normal intelligence.
B) both physical and mental impairments.
C) individuals have some physical impairments, although no mental impairments are observed
D) usually all of their symptoms are reversed by the time the child is 5 years old

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a major warning sign for alcohol abuse?

A) drinking with a group of people
B) drinking before driving
C) drinking in the morning
D) drinking more frequently than in the past

Question 62

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking don't include:

A) poor academic performance.
B) violence.
C) engaging in unplanned sex.
D) Improved social skills

Question 63

Which of the following does NOT represent responsible drinking behaviour?

A) Not eating before you drink
B) Drinking slowly
C) Spacing your drinks
D) Keeping your behaviour under your control

Question 64

All of the following are factors that encourage responsible drinking in others, EXCEPT:

A) expressing disapproval about someone who has drunk too much.
B) serving lots of nonalcoholic choices at parties.
C) pardoning unacceptable behaviour.
D) insisting that a guest who drank too much take a taxi.

Question 65

All of the following are considered as a health hazard as a result of smoking EXCEPT:

A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Menstrual disorders
C) Impotence
D) Strong bones

Question 66

Environmental tobacco smoke impacts others through:

A) only sidestream smoke.
B) sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke.
C) mainstream smoke with minimal concentration of chemicals.
D) no impact on others

Question 67

Which of the following is NOT associated with smoking during pregnancy?

A) Higher rates of premature delivery
B) Higher rates of short attention spans in affected children
C) Higher rates of high activity levels in affected children
D) Higher rates of sudden infant death syndrome

Question 68

A person who quits smoking will NOT experience:

A) enhanced ability to taste.
B) decreased blood oxygen level.
C) improved circulation.
D) decreased sinus congestion.

Question 69

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy to stop smoking?

A) Keep your goal to yourself so that others won't know if you fail.
B) Use relaxation techniques when you have a craving.
C) Keep track of your urges to smoke in a health journal.
D) Practice time management so that you don't feel overwhelmed.

Question 70

_______________ is lower sensitivity to a drug so that a given dose no longer exerts the usual effect and larger doses are needed.

Question 71

_____________________ is psychological or physical dependence on a substance or behaviour, characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for the substance or behaviour.

Question 72

A(n) _______________ drug is one that can alter a person's consciousness or experiences.

Question 73

____________ is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that in large doses or when taken with alcohol can cause sedation, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, and death.

Question 74

____________ is a veterinary anesthetic that can be taken in powdered or liquid form, which may cause hallucinations and impaired attention and memory.

Question 75

___________________ represents two times the percentage of alcohol in a beverage, measured by volume; a 100-proof beverage contains 50% alcohol.

Question 76

_______________ is the intoxicating ingredient in fermented liquors, a colourless, pungent liquid.

Question 77

_________________ is the amount of alcohol in the blood in terms of weight per unit volume; used as a measure of intoxication.

Question 78

______________ is a disease in which the liver is severely damaged by alcohol, other toxins, or infection.

Question 79

_______________________________ is a characteristic group of birth defects caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother, including facial deformities, heart defects, and physical and intellectual impairments.

Question 80

__________________________ is a pathological use of alcohol, or impairment in functioning due to alcohol; characterized by tolerance and withdrawal symptoms; alcoholism.