Deck 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction

Question 1

In terms of abuse and addiction,which category of drugs is of most concern?

A)sleeping aids
B)dietary supplements
C)antibiotics
D)psychoactive drugs

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In its basic form,caffeine is a pure white crystalline powder that is

A)sour.
B)very bitter.
C)very sweet.
D)tasteless.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Intentional or unintentional use of a medication in ways other than as directed or indicated is known as

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT generally associated with addictive behaviors?

A)preoccupation
B)negative consequences
C)compulsion
D)positive consequences

Question 5

Another name for MDMA is

A)cocaine.
B)Ecstasy.
C)alcohol.
D)marijuana.

Question 6

The alcohol content of hard liquor is referred to as its

A)distillation.
B)proof.
C)blood alcohol concentration.
D)concentration.

Question 7

The psychoactive,intoxicating substance found in all alcoholic beverages is

A)methyl alcohol.
B)ethyl alcohol.
C)athyl alcohol.
D)isopropyl alcohol.

Question 8

The most commonly abused prescription drugs include

A)pain relievers.
B)MDMA.
C)alcohol.
D)cough suppressants.

Question 9

Which of the following is made from a plant?

A)alcohol
B)crystal meth
C)marijuana
D)Ecstasy

Question 10

How is MDMA often sold?

A)in liquid form
B)through a prescription
C)in tablets that also contain other drugs
D)in powder form

Question 11

Drugs are defined as

A)being mentally affected by a chemical.
B)changes in brain chemistry that have physical,mental,and behavioral effects.
C)chemical substances that alter the structure or function of the body.
D)any substance that produces changes in the body.

Question 12

About ________% of all admissions to drug treatment facilities in the Unites States are to treat marijuana addiction.

A)5
B)50
C)15
D)75

Question 13

MDMA has the properties of what type of drugs?

A)stimulants and hallucinogens
B)opiates and depressants
C)hallucinogens and opiates
D)depressants and stimulants

Question 14

Which of the following terms is used to describe the use of a drug that increases the risk of problems for the user or for others?

A)drug dependence
B)drug misuse
C)drug addiction
D)drug abuse

Question 15

Which beverage is NOT a top source of caffeine in America?

A)tea
B)soft drinks
C)coffee
D)hot chocolate

Question 16

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,low-risk drinking limits on a weekly basis are no more than

A)14 drinks for men and 7 for women.
B)12 drinks for men and 9 for women.
C)10 drinks for men and 10 for women.
D)8 drinks for men and 9 for women.

Question 17

Which of the following is a man-made drug that is highly addictive and creates a devastating dependence that physically and emotionally destroys the user?

A)crystal meth
B)cocaine
C)MDMA
D)oxycodone

Question 18

The psychoactive chemical in marijuana is known as

A)ethanol.
B)THC.
C)MDMA.
D)GHB.

Question 19

A state in which someone relies on a drug to achieve normal physiological functioning is known as

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

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to behavior that is generally out of control and has a serious impact on a person's life?

A)intoxication
B)drugs
C)addictive behavior
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 21

At 0.25% BAC,which of the following is a typical effect?

A)loss of bladder control
B)loss of balance
C)unconsciousness
D)relaxation

Question 22

A pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health,interpersonal relationships,or ability to succeed at school or work is called

A)alcohol dependence.
B)alcohol abuse.
C)fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
D)alcohol misuse.

Question 23

During an alcohol emergency,which of the following actions should NOT be taken?

A)leaving the person alone
B)seeking medical attention
C)turning the person on his or her side
D)telling medical personnel if you believe other drugs may be involved

Question 24

Eating food during the consumption of alcohol results in what effect?

A)an increase in alcohol absorption
B)a lowered peak BAC
C)no stomach absorption of alcohol
D)a prolongation of the effects of alcohol

Question 25

At BAC levels of 0.01%-0.05%,all of the following are typically experienced EXCEPT

A)death.
B)relaxation.
C)loss of inhibitions.
D)impaired judgment.

Question 26

High-risk drinking for women is defined as

A)2 or more drinks on any day.
B)4 or more drinks on any day.
C)5 or more drinks on any day.
D)7 or more drinks on any day.

Question 27

BAC is an acronym for

A)blood alcohol concentration.
B)blood alcohol consumption.
C)basal alcohol concentration.
D)blood alcohol correlation.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a reason persons begin to smoke?

A)peer pressure
B)exposure to smoking
C)advertising
D)improved nutrition

Question 29

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for anyone under 21 years of age?

A)0.10%
B)0.08%
C)0.02%
D)0.05%

Question 30

In men,smoking is responsible for 90 percent of all

A)kidney cancer deaths.
B)stomach cancer deaths.
C)lung cancer deaths.
D)skin cancer deaths.

Question 31

At 0.35% BAC,which of the following is a typical effect?

A)loss of bladder control
B)nausea
C)unconsciousness
D)relaxation

Question 32

At 0.15% BAC,which of the following is a typical effect?

A)loss of bladder control
B)loss of balance
C)unconsciousness
D)relaxation

Question 33

Which of the following is a health effect associated with cigarette smoking?

A)reduced wrinkling
B)whiter teeth
C)increased blood sugar levels
D)improved sense of smell

Question 34

High-risk drinking for men is defined as no more than

A)2 drinks on any day.
B)4 drinks on any day.
C)5 drinks on any day.
D)7 drinks on any day.

Question 35

One of the most devastating effects of alcohol use is an incurable disease called

A)cirrhosis.
B)hepatitis.
C)heart disease.
D)fatty liver.

Question 36

Long-term use of alcohol that has turned into a strong craving for alcohol,physical dependence,and an inability to limit drinking is called

A)alcohol dependence.
B)alcohol abuse.
C)fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
D)cirrhosis.

Question 37

Symptoms of a hangover include all of the following EXCEPT

A)fatigue.
B)headache.
C)sensitivity to light.
D)high blood sugar.

Question 38

The risk of which of the following during pregnancy is NOT increased by drinking?

A)miscarriage
B)premature delivery
C)lifelong disorders in infants
D)having a taller-than-average child

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT more likely to occur as a consequence of heavy episodic drinking?

A)unplanned,unprotected sex
B)arguments with friends or family members
C)improved mental capacity
D)driving after drinking

Question 40

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for persons over 21 years old?

A)0.10%
B)0.08%
C)0.02%
D)0.05%

Question 41

The alcohol content of hard liquor is called proof.

Question 42

When consumed at high levels,caffeine acts as a diuretic.

Question 43

Environmental tobacco smoke kills an estimated 70,000 nonsmokers per year.

Question 44

Discuss caffeine and its potential effects on the body.

Question 45

Drug misuse is defined as ongoing use of a drug.

Question 46

A top source of caffeine for American adults is tea.

Question 47

Caffeine can be addictive.

Question 48

The more education a person has,the less likely he or she is to smoke.

Question 49

Effects of nicotine on pregnancy include all of the following EXCEPT

A)low birth weight.
B)miscarriage.
C)premature birth.
D)lower rates of asthma.

Question 50

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Question 51

Drug abuse is described as intentional or unintentional use of a medication in ways other than directed or indicated.

Question 52

The abuse of prescription drugs is a safer choice than the abuse of street drugs.

Question 53

The combination of alcohol and Ecstasy increases alertness and can mask the intoxicating effects of alcohol.

Question 54

On average,smokers gain fewer than 10 pounds when they quit.

Question 55

Light or low-tar cigarettes provide health benefits to the smoker.

Question 56

Almost 20 percent of all alcohol consumed is by persons between the ages of 12 and 20.

Question 57

About 30 percent of adults in the United States use tobacco.

Question 58

Discuss the low-risk drinking guidelines established by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Question 59

The effects of MDMA-or Ecstasy-on the body can include nausea,muscle cramps,and blurred vision.

Question 60

Driving under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana is less risky than driving under the influence of either alone.

Question 61

Explain the long-term effects of marijuana use.

Question 62

Known commonly by its shortened name ________,this drug is a man-made stimulant that produces a powerful and prolonged effect on the central nervous system and brain.

Question 63

While away on vacation for two weeks,John drank heavily every day.This would be described as ________ drinking.

Question 64

Drugs act on the brain's ________ system,making a person feel good and motivating him or her to repeat the behavior.

Question 65

Mary consumed a significant number of drinks in the last 90 minutes.Current terminology would describe this as ________ drinking.

Question 66

The condition in which the initial dose of a drug loses its effectiveness over time is known as ________.

Question 67

Describe at least three of the factors that play a role in why some people develop addictions.