Deck 7: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Question 1

A female binge drinker is someone who reports consuming ________ or more drinks on one occasion during the preceding two-week period.

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Physical habituation to a drug so that frequent usage necessitates higher and higher dosages to attain similar effects is called ________.

A)dependence
B)tolerance
C)addiction
D)potentiation

Answer 2

tolerance

Question 3

Someone who reports consuming four (for females)or five (for males)drinks on one occasion during the preceding two-week period is known as a(n)________.

A)alcoholic
B)social drinker
C)impulsive drinker
D)binge drinker

Answer 3

binge drinker

Question 4

According to the DSM-5,__________ is the key to defining disordered substance use.

A)the amount of drug ingested and for how long
B)the type of drug ingested
C)whether a pattern of drug-using behaviour becomes linked to damaging consequences
D)regular consumption of moderate amounts of drugs

Question 5

Some people consume multiple substances,which is called ______ drug use.

A)poly
B)multi
C)beta
D)compound

Question 6

A male binge drinker is someone who reports consuming ________ or more drinks on one occasion during the preceding two-week period.

A)2
B)5
C)8
D)11

Question 7

___% of Canadian university students report using alcohol within the past year,as compared with an estimated 25% to 33% who report using any illicit drug.

A)25
B)50
C)75
D)90

Question 8

The DSM-5 classifies substance-related disorders into ________ groups.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 9

The two substances that have caused the most death through sickness and accident are ________.

A)heroin and cocaine
B)opium and heroin
C)alcohol and cocaine
D)alcohol and tobacco

Question 10

A survey of people who attended "raves" in Montreal found that __________ % of the participants reported using multiple psychoactive substances.

A)20
B)40
C)45
D)80

Question 11

The most popular drug on college campuses is ________.

A)alcohol
B)marijuana
C)nicotine
D)cocaine

Question 12

Sue has been using crack for about two months now.Although she knows it is destroying her job performance,and she has already been reprimanded for missing work because of her drug use,she refuses to give it up.She says she can quit whenever she wants to and just uses crack because she enjoys it.She tells others who question her drug use to mind their own business and leave her alone.Sue's drug use is best described as substance ________.

A)tolerance
B)misuse
C)use disorder
D)over use

Question 13

According to the DSM-5,________ disorder refers to patterns of maladaptive behaviour involving the use of alcohol and/or psychoactive substances.

A)substance use
B)substance induced
C)substance reaction
D)psychoactive

Question 14

The central issue in determining problematic substance use is ________.

A)the types of drugs a person uses
B)the quantity of drugs a person uses
C)the pattern of drug use in which a person engages
D)usage becomes repeatedly linked to damaging consequences

Question 15

A recent Ontario survey revealed that 45% of people aged 15 and older had used marijuana at some point in their lives,and _____% had used alcohol.

A)29
B)49
C)79
D)99

Question 16

According to the DSM-5,________ disorders refer to the many kinds of disorders that can be induced by the use of psychoactive substances,such as intoxication,dementia,or delirium.

A)substance use
B)substance-induced
C)substance reaction
D)psychoactive

Question 17

About 1 in ________ Canadians are smokers.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 18

________ is identified by a pattern of recurrent usage of a psychoactive drug that leads to damaging consequences.

A)substance abuse
B)substance use disorder
C)substance misuse
D)substance dependence

Question 19

The chemical actions of psychoactive drugs that result in a person feeling "drunk" or "high" are called ________.

A)tolerance
B)intoxication
C)withdrawal
D)potentiation

Question 20

Almost _____ of students report a heavy pattern of drinking alcohol.

A)half
B)one-third
C)one-quarter
D)two-thirds

Question 21

Tolerance and withdrawal syndromes are ________ associated with substance use disorder.

A)never
B)rarely
C)often
D)always

Question 22

Samer has been using drugs for three years.He feels powerless to resist his cravings for drugs.His whole life revolves around his next "high." Nothing else matters to him.He has lost his job.His wife and children have left him,and all he can say is,"They didn't understand!" Now he is robbing banks to get money to support his $7000 per week habit.He is in the ________ stage of drug dependence.

A)experimentation
B)routine use
C)addiction or dependence
D)toxic use

Question 23

Monique has been using heroin for two years.Lately,she has found she must inject higher and higher dosages of the drug to get the same "high" she has come to expect from her drug use.Her need for higher dosages is best described as ________.

A)dependence
B)tolerance
C)addiction
D)potentiation

Question 24

Sonya is experiencing dryness in the mouth,nausea,vomiting,tachycardia,and fleeting hallucinations.Sonya is likely experiencing __________.

A)delirium tremens
B)nicotine withdrawal
C)cocaine withdrawal
D)alcohol withdrawal

Question 25

Drugs of abuse are generally classified within ________ major groupings.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 26

Latoya has alcoholism.When she goes too long without a drink she begins to feel anxious,physically weak,and agitated.Often,she begins shaking and can feel her heart racing.Sue's symptoms are typical of what is called ________.

A)dependence
B)tolerance
C)addiction
D)abstinence syndrome

Question 27

The concept of addiction has been extended to all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A)use of the Internet
B)gambling
C)shopping
D)cellphone use

Question 28

The habitual or compulsive use of a drug that is accompanied by signs of physiological dependence is called ________.

A)substance misuse
B)substance abuse
C)tolerance
D)addiction

Question 29

Each of the following is known to produce a withdrawal syndrome EXCEPT ________.

A)cocaine
B)alcohol
C)LSD
D)nicotine

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true?

A)Persons can become psychologically dependent on drugs in the absence of physical dependence.
B)Persons can become physically dependent on drugs in the absence of psychological dependence.
C)Persons can become simultaneously psychologically and physically dependent on drugs.
D)Persons who are physically dependent on drugs are by definition also psychologically dependent.

Question 31

Abstinence syndrome is another name for ________.

A)dependence
B)withdrawal
C)addiction
D)potentiation

Question 32

Carrie has used crack to the point where she has impaired control over her use of it.While she experiences no withdrawal symptoms when she stops using it,she wants it so badly she cannot stop herself from taking it.She has become ________ crack.

A)psychologically dependent on
B)physiologically dependent on
C)physiologically abusive of
D)emotionally attached to

Question 33

Crystal has been using crack for two years.Her whole life is now oriented around trying to get more crack to feed her habit.She has even prostituted herself to get crack money.Although she has tried repeatedly to give it up,the "crash" is so intense and her cravings for the "rush" that crack gives her are so strong that she just can't quit.Crystal's drug use is best described as substance ________.

A)use
B)misuse
C)abuse
D)use disordered

Question 34

________ involves impaired control over the use of a drug without the physiological signs of dependence.

A)Psychological dependence
B)Physiological dependence
C)Potentiation
D)Tolerance

Question 35

Sophie has used heroin to the point that she has developed a tolerance to it and experiences withdrawal symptoms when she tries to quit using it.She has become ________ heroin.

A)psychologically dependent on
B)physiologically dependent on
C)emotionally dependent on
D)psychologically abusive of

Question 36

________ means that one's body has changed as a result of regular usage of a substance,as shown by the development of tolerance for the substance,by a withdrawal syndrome,or both.

A)Psychological dependence
B)Physiological dependence
C)Potentiation
D)Emotional dependence

Question 37

André has begun to structure his life around the pursuit and use of drugs.He denies that he has a problem and tries to cover up the behavioural problems he is having because of his drug use.His friends and family now take a distant second place to his drug habit.He is in the ________ stage of drug dependence.

A)experimentation
B)routine use
C)addiction or dependence
D)toxic use

Question 38

George uses drugs at parties,and sometimes at home.He does not use them daily,only on "special" occasions.The drugs make him feel good,even euphoric at times,but the effects do not last.He feels in control and believes he can stop at any time.He is in the ________ stage of drug dependence.

A)experimentation
B)routine use
C)addiction or dependence
D)toxic use

Question 39

Ali has just gone "on the wagon" and has quit using alcohol "cold turkey." He is now experiencing sweating,tachycardia,mental confusion,incoherent speech,disorientation,terrifying hallucinations,and extreme restlessness.His symptoms are typical of ________.

A)alcohol overdose
B)alcohol tolerance
C)delirium tremens
D)hypnagogic shock

Question 40

The DTs are usually limited to ________ who dramatically ________ their intake of alcohol.

A)casual drinkers;increase
B)moderate drinkers;increase
C)chronic alcoholics;increase
D)chronic alcoholics;decrease

Question 41

Alcohol use disorders tend to develop somewhat ________ in women than in men,and are more common among people living ________.

A)earlier;alone
B)later;alone
C)earlier;with someone else
D)later;with someone else

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor in alcoholism?

A)gender
B)age
C)intelligence level
D)sociodemographic factors

Question 43

Each of the following is true of alcohol's effects on women EXCEPT ________.

A)women have more of an enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the stomach than men do
B)alcohol may hit women harder because they weigh less than men
C)alcohol seems to go to women's heads more rapidly than to men's
D)women may be less likely to develop alcoholism because of tighter social restraints placed on them than on men

Question 44

________ is the most widely abused substance in Canada.

A)Alcohol
B)Nicotine
C)Cocaine
D)Marijuana

Question 45

The best predictor of alcoholism or problem drinking in adulthood is ________.

A)family history
B)ethnic background
C)antisocial personality
D)social class

Question 46

Alcohol,in large quantities,usually kills by ________.

A)poisoning brain cells
B)depressing heart rate
C)depressing breathing
D)causing severe convulsions

Question 47

The most widely used depressant in the world is ________.

A)alcohol
B)heroin
C)nicotine
D)opium

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT true of alcohol and women?

A)Women have less of an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol in the stomach than men.
B)The prevalence of alcoholism is declining in women as compared with men.
C)Alcohol hits women harder than men,in part because they weigh less than men.
D)Alcohol appears to go to women's heads more rapidly than to men's.

Question 49

The age of onset of alcohol dependence peaks in ________.

A)adolescence
B)young adulthood
C)middle adulthood
D)late adulthood

Question 50

A lifetime history of alcohol dependence is more common among people of ________ income levels and ________ education levels.

A)lower;lower
B)lower;higher
C)higher;lower
D)higher;higher

Question 51

Depressants generally act by curbing the activity of the ________.

A)central nervous system
B)peripheral nervous system
C)parasympathetic system
D)endocrine system

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major groupings within which drugs of abuse are usually classified?

A)depressants
B)stimulants
C)hallucinogens
D)enhancements

Question 53

________ is the drug of choice among young people today.

A)Alcohol
B)Marijuana
C)Cocaine
D)LSD

Question 54

Alcohol is classified as a(n)________.

A)depressant
B)stimulant
C)hallucinogenic
D)opiate

Question 55

In general,women start drinking several years ______ than men,and if alcohol use disorder develops,it progresses __________.

A)later;more rapidly
B)earlier;more rapidly
C)earlier;slower
D)later;slower

Question 56

The leading cause of death among Canadian teenagers today is ________.

A)murder and violent crime
B)alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents
C)AIDS
D)accidental drug overdoses

Question 57

Which of the following disorders is a predictor of alcoholism?

A)generalized anxiety disorder
B)bipolar affective disorder
C)antisocial personality
D)conversion disorder

Question 58

Alcohol has biochemical effects similar to those of a class of ________.

A)antidepressants
B)anticoagulants
C)minor tranquilizers
D)major tranquilizers

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor in alcoholism?

A)sociodemographic factors
B)antisocial personality
C)family history
D)urban residence

Question 60

Approximately ___% of Canadian teens killed in motor vehicle accidents have alcohol in their system.

A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40

Question 61

Health Canada reports that roughly _________ % of Canadians reported experiencing at least one harm in their lifetime as a result of their alcohol use.

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)22

Question 62

The disease model of alcoholism postulates that ________.

A)people with alcoholism can drink normally if given proper support from family and friends
B)alcoholism results from a viral infection of the brain
C)people with alcoholism can be trained to be responsible social drinkers with structured reinforcement and punishment schedules
D)people with alcoholism can only recover through complete abstinence

Question 63

______ is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

A)Dopamine
B)Endorphin
C)Serotonin
D)GABA

Question 64

Alcohol is most similar in its biochemical effects to ________.

A)barbiturates
B)methamphetamines
C)opiates
D)benzodiazepines

Question 65

According the acculturation hypothesis,_________ is most likely to develop substance use disorders.

A)an Aboriginal youth who identifies with traditional Aboriginal values
B)an Aboriginal youth who identifies most closely with traditional Aboriginal values
C)an Aboriginal youth who identifies least closely with traditional Aboriginal values
D)an Aboriginal youth who identifies with both traditional Aboriginal culture and the larger culture

Question 66

The view taken by Alcoholics Anonymous toward alcoholism is best described as ________.

A)the learning model
B)the sociocultural model
C)the disease model
D)the moral defect model

Question 67

Alcohol affects us by ________.

A)increasing central nervous system activity
B)reducing sensitivity of the parasympathetic nervous system
C)increasing sensitivity of GABA receptor sites
D)increasing sensitivity of norepinephrine receptor sites

Question 68

Biological factors appear to contribute to ethnic differences in alcohol use disorders,particularly for ________.

A)Aboriginals
B)Caucasians
C)Asians
D)Irish Canadians

Question 69

Chronic alcohol use is connected with each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A)cancer of the stomach
B)coronary heart disease
C)gout
D)arthritis

Question 70

There is a correlation between alcohol use and __________.

A)anxiety
B)antisocial behaviour
C)child abuse
D)depression

Question 71

Throughout most of history,alcoholism has been seen as a ________.

A)risk that naturally accompanies social drinking
B)punishment from God for sinful misdeeds
C)moral defect
D)disease process

Question 72

Chronic alcohol use is connected with each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A)hypertension
B)cancer of the colon
C)multiple sclerosis
D)pancreatitis

Question 73

The idea that alcoholism is a permanent,irreversible disorder was first pioneered by ________.

A)Desmond
B)Jellinek
C)Fields
D)Leary

Question 74

The prevalence of alcoholism among Aboriginals has been attributed to the fact that ________.

A)Aboriginals drink more socially
B)Aboriginals have a genetic predisposition toward alcoholism
C)alcohol is more available to Aboriginal groups than it is to non-Aboriginal Canadians.
D)Aboriginals have lived in severe cultural and social disorganization

Question 75

Many Asian Americans ________ when they drink,which may curb excessive alcohol intake and reduce their risk of developing alcoholism.

A)become nauseous
B)pass out
C)develop heart palpitations
D)show a flushing response

Question 76

Which of the following people has the highest risk of becoming an alcoholic?

A)a wealthy,well-educated,30-year-old female
B)a poor,well-educated,60-year-old female
C)a wealthy,uneducated,50-year-old male
D)a poor,uneducated,25-year-old male

Question 77

Aboriginal Canadians are ________ to drink alcohol than their non-Aboriginal counterparts.

A)much more likely
B)less likely
C)much less likely
D)no more likely

Question 78

Alcohol appears to heighten the sensitivity of ________ receptor sites.

A)GABA
B)endorphin
C)serotonin
D)dopamine

Question 79

Alcohol in increasing amounts can _______ sexual arousal or excitement and _____ our ability to perform sexually.

A)dampen;impair
B)dampen;increase
C)heighten;impair
D)heighten;facilitate

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT true of alcohol's effects?

A)It impairs the brain's ability to curb impulsive behaviour.
B)It lowers people's ability to envision the consequences of misbehaviour.
C)It directly increases people's sexual responsiveness.
D)It makes people feel more relaxed and confident,to the point where they may not exercise good judgment.