Question 1

According to the text,one in _________ deaths of men aged 15 to 29 in Europe is due to alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "one in four deaths of men aged 15 to 29 in Europe is due to alcohol." Therefore, the correct answer is A) 4.

Question 2

The __________ aspect of drug use refers to the degree to which a substance causes physiological,psychological,or social problems for the individual or the family,community,or entire society.

Accepted Answer

The objective aspect of drug use refers to the measurable and observable consequences of drug use, such as physiological, psychological, or social problems.

Question 3

Recent research on alcoholism has developed some evidence that __________.

Accepted Answer

Recent research has suggested that genetics may play a role in alcoholism, indicating that the tendency to develop alcoholism may be an inherited trait.

Question 4

Physical dependence and psychological dependence can be considered as separable aspects of dependence on a drug.If this distinction is made,another term for psychological dependence is __________.

Accepted Answer

Habituation is another term for psychological dependence, where a person feels a mental or emotional need for a drug, rather than a physical one.

Question 5

From a pharmacological point of view,a drug is defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

A drug is defined as any substance, other than food, that chemically alters the structure or function of a living organism. This definition encompasses all drugs, whether prescribed by a physician or purchased over-the-counter, and includes substances with both therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes.

Question 6

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,by 2008,__________ percent of adults in the United States met the criteria for alcohol abuse or dependency.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, by 2008, 6.9 percent of adults in the United States met the criteria for alcohol abuse or dependency.

Question 7

__________ abuse is far more prevalent and damaging to individuals and society than any other form of substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse is widely recognized as being more prevalent and damaging than other forms of substance abuse due to its legality, accessibility, and social acceptance, which contribute to its widespread use and the significant health, social, and economic problems associated with its abuse.

Question 8

In the case of __________,objectively little evidence exists that users damage themselves psychologically,physiologically,or socially,and yet subjectively,the drug is perceived as harmful and criminalized.

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is known for having relatively low risks of psychological, physiological, or social harm compared to other substances, yet it has been subject to significant legal restrictions and public perception as a harmful drug.

Question 9

__________ illustrates how the objective and subjective aspects of drug use may not coincide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ illustrates how the objective and subjective...

Question 10

__________ refers to the extent to which a behavior appears in the population to any degree at all.

Accepted Answer

Prevalence refers to the proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular behavior or condition, regardless of the severity or frequency of the behavior. It is a measure of how widespread the behavior is within the population.

Question 11

According to the text,the term drug abuse is used to refer to __________.

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that drug abuse refers to "the use of a drug to an extent that causes harm to the user."

Question 12

"The use of unacceptable drugs and/or the excessive or inappropriate use of acceptable drugs in ways that can lead to physical,psychological,or social harm" defines __________.

Accepted Answer

The definition given refers specifically to drug abuse, which involves the use of drugs in harmful ways that can cause physical, psychological, or social harm. It is distinct from the legal use of drugs, which is covered by prescription and regulation, and social addiction, which is not a recognized medical or psychological term. The degree of social harm is a factor to consider in evaluating drug use, but it is not the same as drug abuse itself. Therefore, the best choice is E, drug abuse.

Question 13

When the members of society have used a habit-forming substance for many years,that substance may not be classified as a drug by that society,even if it has been proven to be harmful.Which two drugs exemplify this statement?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and tobacco (nicotine) are widely used and accepted in many societies, despite being proven to be harmful and addictive. They have been used for so long that they are not commonly classified as drugs, even though they meet the criteria.

Question 14

According to your text,in reference to the consumption of drugs in the United States,we can conclude that __________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "Americans of all ages and at all socioeconomic levels consume vast quantities of chemical substances." While it does not provide evidence to support options A, B, C, or D, it does suggest that drug consumption in the United States is widespread.

Question 15

Sociologically,a drug denotes any habit-forming substance that __________.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided in option A covers all aspects commonly associated with drugs, including their potential for misuse, harm to society and the physiological effects they can have on individuals.

Question 16

According to the text,which of the following illustrates the discrepancy between subjective viewpoints and objective reality with regard to drug use?

Accepted Answer

The text mentions the subjective viewpoint of those who may have used drugs in the past, which may differ from the objective reality of whether they have actually used drugs. The question of whether George W. Bush had used cocaine as a young man illustrates this discrepancy.

Question 17

Alcohol is implicated in ____________ percent of all fatal highway accidents in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Alcohol is involved in around 40 percent of all fatal accidents on the US highway.

Question 18

The __________ aspect of drug use refers to how people perceive the consequences of drug use,and how their perceptions result in social action with regard to drug use.

Accepted Answer

The subjective aspect of drug use refers to individual perceptions and attitudes towards drug use and how this may affect social action towards drug use. This is in contrast to the pharmacological aspect which refers to the chemical properties of the drug, the medical aspect which refers to its use in treating illnesses, and the causative aspect which refers to the factors behind drug use. The objective aspect of drug use refers to observable and measurable effects of the drug.

Question 19

"Any substance that is prescribed by a physician or manufactured expressly to relieve
Pain or to treat and prevent disease" defines a drug in a __________ context.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided focuses on the medical use and purpose of drugs, which is characteristic of a medical context.

Question 20

The average annual per capita consumption of beer by American adults is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The average annual per capita consumption of...

Quiz 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs