Question 1

What were the questions who, what, why, when, where, how, and how much introduced to do?
A) Understand the dependence potential of a drug.
B) Help us evaluate whether a particular type of drug use is a problem.
C) Determine the toxicity of a drug.
D) Track arrest data for drug law violations.

Accepted Answer

The questions who, what, why, when, where, how, and how much were introduced to help us evaluate whether a particular type of drug use is a problem. These questions can help us understand the context, frequency, and consequences of drug use, which can inform treatment, prevention, and policy efforts. While the other answer choices may also involve asking these types of questions, they do not fully capture the primary purpose of using this framework.

Question 2

Which term refers to a state in which an individual uses a drug so frequently and consistently that it would be difficult for the person to get along without using the drug?
A) Addiction
B) Dependence
C) Abuse
D) Tolerance

Accepted Answer

Dependence refers to a state where an individual uses a drug so frequently and consistently that it would be difficult for the person to get along without using the drug. Addiction is a broader term that refers to a complex behavioral, physiological, and psychological relationship between an individual and a substance. Abuse refers to the misuse or overuse of a substance, while tolerance refers to the body's ability to adapt to a drug's effects over time, resulting in the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Question 3

How long have drugs played a significant role in human society?
A) for thousands of years
B) for about the past 200 years
C) since the 1920s
D) only since the 1960s

Accepted Answer

Drugs, both medicinal and recreational, have been present in human society for thousands of years. Native societies in various parts of the world have used plants and substances for religious, cultural, and medicinal purposes, and early civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks had their own forms of medicine that included herbal remedies and potions. The use of drugs has continued throughout history, with various substances becoming popular and then being banned or restricted due to social, political, or health concerns.

Question 4

If a substance is consistently used in a particular kind of situations (e.g., at parties, as opposed to when one is alone), what can it help us understand?
A) The amount of the substance being used.
B) The type of substance being used.
C) The reason the substance is being used.
D) Who is using the substance?

Accepted Answer

If a substance is consistently used in a particular kind of situation, it can help us understand the reason the substance is being used. For example, if someone consistently uses alcohol at parties, it may be to socialize or cope with social anxiety. Understanding the reason behind substance use can inform effective prevention and intervention strategies. The amount, type, and user of the substance may also be important factors to consider, but the reason for use is the most relevant in this scenario.

Question 5

All of the following EXCEPT which one, are examples of harm reduction measures reflected in Canada's Drug Strategy, to reduce the damage associated with alcohol and drugs?
A) Television educational campaigns
B) Safe injection sites
C) Methadone maintenance therapy
D) Syringe exchange programs

Accepted Answer

Television educational campaigns are not considered harm reduction measures, but rather a prevention measure to discourage drug use. The other three options (B, C, and D) are all examples of harm reduction strategies included in Canada's Drug Strategy.

Question 6

One of the four principles of psychoactive drugs is that every drug has "____________."
A) effects on the heart
B) impurities
C) multiple effects
D) mind altering potential

Accepted Answer

Every drug has multiple effects, meaning that they can affect different systems and functions in the body and brain beyond the intended target. For example, in addition to alleviating pain, opioids also affect mood, breathing, and digestion. Understanding a drug's multiple effects is important for assessing its therapeutic and potential harmful effects.

Question 7

Despite the limitations of survey questionnaires, when can they be informative?
A) If they are done year after year, because we can then look for changes over time.
B) If they seek information regarding those who are not included in the survey.
C) If they ask questions regarding alcohol use, because it is not illegal.
D) If they ask about the misuse of prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

Surveys can be informative if repeated year after year as changes in responses over time can provide valuable insights.

Question 8

How does the text define a drug that is unlawful to possess or use?
A) An illicit drug.
B) A narcotic.
C) An addictive drug.
D) An abused drug.

Accepted Answer

The text defines a drug that is unlawful as an illicit drug.

Question 9

Which term describes a situation when a person's reaction to a psychopharmaceutical drug (such as a painkiller) decreases so that larger doses are required to achieve the same effect?
A) Addiction
B) Dependence
C) Abuse
D) Tolerance

Accepted Answer

Tolerance refers to the body's decreased response to a drug over time, causing a person to require larger doses to achieve the same effect. Addiction describes a psychological dependence on a drug, while dependence refers to a physical reliance on a drug to function. Abuse refers to the inappropriate or excessive use of a drug.

Question 10

For the past 40 years the media has been reporting on drug use ranging from methamphetamine to ecstasy to glue sniffing. How have these various examples been described in the media?
A) The "drug du jour"
B) Drug use: a laissez-faire reality
C) Drugs that are always bad drugs
D) Drug use by celebrities

Accepted Answer

The term "drug du jour" refers to the media's tendency to focus on one specific type of drug at a time, giving it a lot of attention and coverage before moving onto the next one. This has been seen with drugs like meth, ecstasy, and others over the past 40 years, as the media latches onto the latest trend in drug use.

Question 11

The Government of Canada addresses the public health concern of substance abuse with its Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS), by using a broad four-component approach. It includes all of the following EXCEPT which one?
A) Education
B) Medical intervention
C) Harm reduction
D) Enforcement

Accepted Answer

The four components of Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS) are education, harm reduction, enforcement, and treatment. Medical intervention is not one of the main components, but falls under the treatment component.

Question 12

In the past 100 years, the introduction of vaccines to prevent diseases and antibiotics to cure some types of infections laid the foundation for
A) illicit drug markets.
B) our acceptance of medicines as the cornerstone of our health care system.
C) many dangerous drug interactions.
D) the "war on drugs."

Accepted Answer

Vaccines and antibiotics have greatly improved public health and have become essential components of modern medicine. Their success has led to the wide acceptance of medications as a fundamental aspect of healthcare, and has paved the way for further medical advancements.

Question 13

A survey completed regarding drug use and Aboriginals living on reserves in Canada reported that most youth who tried solvents did so by which age?
A) ten years
B) eleven years
C) thirteen years
D) fourteen years

Accepted Answer

The survey reported that most youth who tried solvents did so by age eleven.

Question 14

One of the four principles of psychoactive drug use is that
A) all psychoactive drugs should be banned.
B) most people are unable to control their own drug use.
C) every drug has an opposite drug that can counteract it.
D) drugs, per se, are not good or bad.

Accepted Answer

The principle that states "drugs, per se, are not good or bad" recognizes that the morality around drug use is subjective and dependent on the cultural and societal context in which they are used. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of drug use on an individual basis, rather than assuming that all drug use is inherently good or bad.

Question 15

Because drugs alter consciousness and thought processes, the affects experienced will depend on which of the following?
A) Expectations
B) Attitudes
C) Individual history
D) All of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

All of the answers are correct. The effects of drugs can be influenced by many factors, including expectations, attitudes, and individual history. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 16

Which of the four principles of psychoactive drug use would state; "the effect of any psychoactive drug depends on ___________________."
A) the individual's history and expectations
B) its legal status
C) the user's diet
D) the user's unique brain chemistry

Accepted Answer

The principle states that the effect of any psychoactive drug depends on the individual's history and expectations, as these factors influence how a person experiences the drug.

Question 17

Much of our information regarding drug use comes from survey questionnaires. What is one important limitation of questionnaires?
A) The sample sizes are too small.
B) People might not answer honestly.
C) The people who do the studies are biased.
D) The questionnaires don't ask questions about illicit drug use.

Accepted Answer

People might not answer honestly on survey questionnaires, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics such as drug use. This can lead to inaccurate or misleading data.

Question 18

How a drug exists is an important fact to consider. For instance, compared to smoking cocaine in the form of "crack", how will Indigenous South Americans who chew coca leaves absorb cocaine?
A) Quickly over a short period of time.
B) Slowly over a short period of time.
C) Slowly over a long period.
D) Quickly and continuously over a long period.

Accepted Answer

Chewing coca leaves leads to the slow release and absorption of cocaine over a prolonged period, unlike the rapid and intense effects experienced through smoking crack cocaine. This method allows for a gradual intake, resulting in a more extended period of effect without the immediate intensity.

Question 19

Which term is used to describe, the use of a substance in a manner, amount, or situation such that the drug causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring?
A) Addiction
B) Dependence
C) Abuse
D) Tolerance

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe use of a substance in a manner, amount or situation that causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring is called substance abuse. Addiction refers to a complex brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use while dependence refers to a state where the body has adapted to the drug and withdrawal symptoms may occur if the drug is stopped abruptly. Tolerance refers to a state where the body requires increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect.

Question 20

The 2004 Canadian Campus Survey (CCS), revealed what percentage of the Canadian undergraduate, population had used Cannabis within the previous 12 months period?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Accepted Answer

According to the 2004 Canadian Campus Survey (CCS), 30% of the Canadian undergraduate population had used Cannabis within the previous 12 months period.

Quiz 1: Drug Use: An Overview

What were the questions who, what, why, when, where, how, and how much introduced to do?

Which term refers to a state in which an individual uses a drug so frequently and consistently that it would be difficult for the person to get along without using the drug?

How long have drugs played a significant role in human society?

If a substance is consistently used in a particular kind of situations (e.g., at parties, as opposed to when one is alone) , what can it help us understand?

All of the following EXCEPT which one, are examples of harm reduction measures reflected in Canada's Drug Strategy, to reduce the damage associated with alcohol and drugs?

One of the four principles of psychoactive drugs is that every drug has "____________."

Despite the limitations of survey questionnaires, when can they be informative?

How does the text define a drug that is unlawful to possess or use?

Which term describes a situation when a person's reaction to a psychopharmaceutical drug (such as a painkiller) decreases so that larger doses are required to achieve the same effect?

For the past 40 years the media has been reporting on drug use ranging from methamphetamine to ecstasy to glue sniffing. How have these various examples been described in the media?

The Government of Canada addresses the public health concern of substance abuse with its Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS) , by using a broad four-component approach. It includes all of the following EXCEPT which one?

In the past 100 years, the introduction of vaccines to prevent diseases and antibiotics to cure some types of infections laid the foundation for

A survey completed regarding drug use and Aboriginals living on reserves in Canada reported that most youth who tried solvents did so by which age?

One of the four principles of psychoactive drug use is that

Because drugs alter consciousness and thought processes, the affects experienced will depend on which of the following?

Which of the four principles of psychoactive drug use would state; "the effect of any psychoactive drug depends on ___________________."

Much of our information regarding drug use comes from survey questionnaires. What is one important limitation of questionnaires?

How a drug exists is an important fact to consider. For instance, compared to smoking cocaine in the form of "crack", how will Indigenous South Americans who chew coca leaves absorb cocaine?

Which term is used to describe, the use of a substance in a manner, amount, or situation such that the drug causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring?

The 2004 Canadian Campus Survey (CCS) , revealed what percentage of the Canadian undergraduate, population had used Cannabis within the previous 12 months period?