Deck 15: Addiction and Substance Abuse

Question 1

How is addiction best defined?

A) psychological and physical dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control
B) overindulgence in some type of illegal or prescription drug
C) having a compulsive need to repeat a behavior related to drugs or alcohol many times in a single day
D) drinking alcohol to the point of intoxication

Answer 1

psychological and physical dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control

Question 2

________ is the need for increasingly larger amounts of a substance to experience its effects.

A) Denial
B) Dependence
C) Tolerance
D) Addiction

Answer 2

Tolerance

Question 3

Physical and mental effects that occur after the cessation of or reduction in intake of a substance (alcohol or drugs) are called

A) denial responses.
B) withdrawal symptoms.
C) contraindications.
D) hallucinations.

Answer 3

withdrawal symptoms.

Question 4

A pattern of risk-seeking sexual behavior is associated with

A) work addiction.
B) sex addiction.
C) gambling.
D) alcoholism.

Question 5

Drugs known to be highly addictive include cocaine, heroin, and

A) steroids.
B) nicotine.
C) marijuana.
D) LSD.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a key factor in determining your risk for drug addiction?

A) type of drug used
B) gender
C) genetics
D) social factors

Question 7

Which of the below is not a risk factor for drug dependence?

A) heredity
B) high education level
C) poor coping skills
D) social environment

Question 8

Substance abuse can involve all of the following except

A) recurrent drug use resulting in failure to perform work responsibilities.
B) recurrent legal problems associated with drug use.
C) intermittent drug use at social events when a friend provides the drug.
D) continued drug abuse despite relationship and financial problems.

Question 9

Psychoactive drugs cross the ________ and give the user a rush of pleasure feelings.

A) neuronal synapse
B) blood-brain barrier
C) cerebral cortex
D) gastrointestinal tract

Question 10

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in

A) cocaine.
B) anabolic steroids.
C) heroin.
D) marijuana.

Question 11

Long-term use of marijuana

A) does not have any proven physiological effects.
B) can result in psychological dependence.
C) presents no serious health risks.
D) can cause liver tumors.

Question 12

Which of the following is not an immediate effect of marijuana use?

A) decreased heart rate
B) bloodshot eyes
C) dry mouth
D) increased blood pressure

Question 13

Cocaine is considered to be

A) a relatively safe drug.
B) addictive.
C) nonaddictive.
D) a depressant.

Question 14

A cocaine "high" lasts approximately

A) 5 minutes.
B) 10 minutes.
C) 5-20 minutes.
D) 30-60 minutes.

Question 15

MDMA is the abbreviation for the chemical name of which drug?

A) cocaine
B) Ecstasy
C) heroin
D) marijuana

Question 16

________ is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States.

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

Question 17

The most common recreational drug used by American college students is

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

Question 18

"Crack babies" are children born to mothers who abused ________ during pregnancy.

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

Question 19

Alcohol intoxication is measured by the amount of alcohol found in the

A) blood.
B) urine.
C) stomach.
D) respiratory system.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a factor in the extent of alcohol intoxication?

A) height
B) body weight
C) amount of alcohol consumed
D) alcohol metabolism rate

Question 21

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in ________ disease.

A) kidney
B) heart
C) lung
D) liver

Question 22

The addictive chemical in cigarettes is

A) carbon monoxide.
B) tar.
C) nicotine.
D) menthol.

Question 23

Nicotine use causes the rapid release of ________ from the adrenal cortex, which stimulates the central nervous system.

A) testosterone
B) epinephrine
C) estrogen
D) endorphins

Question 24

Many children born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy exhibit a collection of physical and developmental disorders known as

A) low-birth-weight syndrome.
B) autism.
C) failure to thrive.
D) fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 25

Caffeine has been shown to

A) increase drowsiness.
B) increase fatigue.
C) decrease performance.
D) increase alertness.

Question 26

Which of the following is not a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

A) aggression
B) hypertension
C) diabetes
D) gynecomastia

Question 27

Which of the following is an appropriate behavior for a person who has been depressed for a while and is tempted to use drugs?

A) Seek medical help or professional counseling.
B) Try a mild over-the-counter drug as a first step.
C) Use self-talk as a means to "buck up" and deal with challenges.
D) Spend a lot of time with friends as a distraction from problems.

Question 28

Gambling can become an addictive behavior.

Question 29

Addictive behaviors are associated with a loss of control.

Question 30

Treating an addictive behavior is easier than preventing one.

Question 31

Chemical dependence is the term used to describe physical and psychological habituation to a substance such as alcohol or drugs.

Question 32

High-achieving students are more likely to try illegal drugs than those who have a casual attitude toward school.

Question 33

Drugs that alter mood, behavior, or mental processes are known as psychoactive drugs.

Question 34

All psychoactive drugs are illicit drugs.

Question 35

Marijuana is classified as a stimulant.

Question 36

Long-term use of marijuana presents no risk of physical side effects.

Question 37

Use of cocaine depresses the central nervous system.

Question 38

Regular use of cocaine can result in addiction.

Question 39

Regular smoking of marijuana may result in lung damage similar to that associated with smoking tobacco.

Question 40

The body metabolizes alcohol at the rate of 0.5 ounces of alcohol per hour.

Question 41

Alcohol is classified as a stimulant.

Question 42

An individual who consumes less than one drink per hour can maintain a relatively low blood alcohol concentration.

Question 43

All states have established a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5% as the legal definition of alcohol intoxication.

Question 44

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in liver damage.

Question 45

A common problem associated with alcohol abuse is malnutrition.

Question 46

Tar is the substance in tobacco that causes the addiction.

Question 47

Inhaling secondhand smoke results in the absorption of nicotine.

Question 48

The most successful smoking cessation programs rely completely on pharmacological treatment.

Question 49

Caffeine is a depressant found in coffee.

Question 50

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones related to testosterone.

Question 51

Improving your ability to manage stress is one means of avoiding drug use.

Question 52

Caffeine has been shown to improve performance during prolonged endurance exercise.

Question 53

An assertive person can be easily convinced to try drugs by friends who are regular users.

Question 54

What are the six most widely abused drugs in the United States among those aged 18-25?

Question 55

Identify at least two major risks associated with the use of cocaine.

Question 56

List at least three psychoactive drugs and briefly describe how each is ingested.

Question 57

Provide examples of some of the "club drugs"
and over-the-counter medications that are commonly abused in the United States.

Question 58

Describe the major problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse.

Question 59

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. List at least four major diseases that are directly related to smoking/tobacco use.