Question 1

Which of the following statements is true with regards to dopamine?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal substance?

Accepted Answer

Dextromethorphan is a legal substance that is used as a cough suppressant.

Question 3

What is the difference between stimulants, depressants, and opioids?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are used to treat ADHD, depressants are used for anxiety and sleep disorders, and opioids are used to alleviate pain.

Question 4

Which statement is in line with the philosophy of harm reduction?

Accepted Answer

Harm reduction focuses on minimizing the negative consequences of drug use and improving the quality of life for users, rather than solely aiming for abstinence.

Question 5

Which of the following is not generally a criticism of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Accepted Answer

AA has been shown to be effective in the long term, with many members maintaining sobriety for years or even decades.

Question 6

Food addiction can have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

Food addiction can lead to altered brain chemistry, behavior changes, and can act as a form of self-medication, making all the options correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a sign of technology addiction?

Accepted Answer

Really wanting to win a game is not necessarily a sign of technology addiction; it can simply be a competitive nature or desire to succeed. The other options are indicative of addiction behaviors.

Question 8

Cigarettes are the second leading cause of cancer in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Cigarettes are the leading cause of cancer in the United States, not the second. They are the primary cause of lung cancer and contribute to various other types of cancer.

Question 9

You cannot become addicted to a behavior.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet addiction, are recognized as real conditions where individuals can become dependent on engaging in certain behaviors.

Question 10

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used mind-altering substances.

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is widely consumed in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and various other products, making it one of the most prevalent psychoactive substances globally.

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