Question 1

Consider the case of Elon in Chapter 9 of your textbook. As Elon continued to drink and use illicit drugs, his ability to perform sexually was

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Substance abuse, including alcohol and illicit drugs, often impairs sexual performance due to their negative effects on the nervous system and overall health.

Question 2

Repeated use of substances to the point that recurring problems are evident is characteristic of

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Substance use disorder is characterized by the repeated use of substances despite significant problems related to their use, such as health issues, failure to meet responsibilities, or social problems.

Question 3

Substance use can be described along a continuum in these areas:

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Emotions, cognition, and behaviors are all areas that can be affected by substance use.

Question 4

Severe confusion and autonomic overactivity in the form of the sweating, heart palpitations, and trembling that occurs during alcohol withdrawal is called

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Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can occur within 48 to 96 hours after a person stops drinking alcohol. It is characterized by severe confusion, autonomic overactivity (sweating, heart palpitations, and trembling), and hallucinations.

Question 5

When a long-time, heavy drinker quits drinking suddenly and completely, that person is likely to experience

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Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can occur when a long-time, heavy drinker suddenly stops drinking. It involves symptoms such as confusion, tremors, and hallucinations.

Question 6

A person who has used an excessive amount of alcohol may experience changes in behavior such as becoming aggressive, making inappropriate sexual advances, and showing poor judgment and rapid shifts in mood, all of which make it more difficult to function effectively. These behavioral changes are said to be

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These behavioral changes are considered maladaptive because they interfere with the person's ability to function effectively in daily life.

Question 7

Drug-seeking behavior sometimes relates to ____ dependence on a drug, in which a person believes he or she needs that drug to function effectively.

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Psychological dependence refers to the belief that one needs a drug to function effectively, which can lead to drug-seeking behavior.

Question 8

Jack's substance use has become so severe that many areas of his life are greatly impaired. His extensive and varied drug use has caused academic failure, financial ruin, and legal troubles. A person such as Jack may have

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Jack's situation is indicative of a substance-related disorder, which is characterized by the harmful consequences of repeated substance use, leading to significant impairment in various areas of life.

Question 9

Substance use disorders generally involve

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Substance use disorders typically involve impaired control, where individuals struggle to regulate their use of substances despite negative consequences.

Question 10

A person who comes home after a long week at work, drinks two or three margaritas, and falls asleep ____ a mental disorder.

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Drinking a few drinks and falling asleep after a long week does not necessarily indicate a mental disorder. It could be a way of unwinding, and without further context or symptoms, it is not enough to diagnose a mental disorder.

Question 11

The severe physical and behavioral changes that can occur when a person stops using a drug are referred to as

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Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person stops using a drug after becoming dependent on it.

Question 12

Janine would really like to quit smoking but simply cannot fight the cravings. Which aspect of substance use disorder does Janine struggle with?

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Janine's inability to resist cravings and quit smoking indicates impaired control, a key aspect of substance use disorder where the individual struggles to control their use despite wanting to stop.

Question 13

Tyra drinks alcohol frequently. Her partner has expressed concerns about her drinking and they have been fighting about it to the extent that a break-up is imminent. Many of Tyra's old friends have become distant because of her drinking, as has her family. Which aspect of substance use disorder is illustrated here?

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Tyra's drinking has led to conflicts with her partner, distancing from friends, and family issues, which are indicative of social impairment.

Question 14

Some people may be intoxicated for short periods; others go on ____ and remain intoxicated for lengthy periods.

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"Binges" refers to periods of excessive indulgence, such as drinking, which can lead to prolonged intoxication.

Question 15

Charmane started smoking when she started college. At first, she found that one cigarette could give her a burst of energy that would keep her going all evening on her homework. But by winter break, Charmane finds that she needs three cigarettes to get that same burst of energy to keep going. Charmane is experiencing

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Charmane is experiencing tolerance, which is when a person needs to consume more of a substance to achieve the same effect that they initially experienced with a smaller amount.

Question 16

The need to ingest greater and greater quantities of the drug to achieve the same effect is defined as

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Tolerance refers to the phenomenon where an individual requires increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect due to repeated use.

Question 17

Drugs such as alcohol that inhibit aspects of the central nervous system are called

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Drugs that inhibit aspects of the central nervous system, such as alcohol, are called depressants.

Question 18

A person who experiences alcohol intoxication is likely to demonstrate which of the following?

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Alcohol intoxication commonly results in slurred speech, incoordination, and an unsteady gait, making all of these choices correct.

Question 19

The best known and most widely used depressant drug is

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Alcohol is the most widely used depressant drug, known for its effects of slowing down the central nervous system.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of substance use?

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Ellie using white noise to help her sleep is not an example of substance use, as it does not involve consuming a substance. The other options involve the use of substances like cigarettes, medication, or alcohol.

Quiz 9: Substance Related Disorders