Question 1

Which of the following must a person exhibit in order to be diagnosed with substance dependence in the DSM-IV-TR?

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Question 2

Which problems commonly occur along with alcoholism?

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Mood disorder (such as depression or anxiety) and antisocial personality disorder are commonly co-occurring disorders with alcoholism.

Question 3

Why are amphetamines the most serious drug problem in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are synthetic drugs, which means they can be produced without the need for large areas of land, unlike plant-based drugs. This makes them more prevalent in Japan, where land is limited.

Question 4

The workgroup that is preparing the definition of substance use disorders that will be used in the DSM-V may collapse substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity. In the case of alcohol, this disorder may be called "________________."

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The workgroup is considering collapsing substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity. In the case of alcohol, this may be called "alcohol use disorder." The other choices are not accurate descriptions of this potential disorder.

Question 5

What is the most common active ingredient in marijuana?

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THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most common active ingredient in marijuana and is responsible for the plant's psychoactive effects. LSD and PCP are not active ingredients in marijuana, while LOB is not a known substance.

Question 6

With regard to the diagnosis of substance dependence in the DSM-IV-TR, if tolerance and/or withdrawal are noticed, an additional specification is also made. This specification is

Accepted Answer

The additional specification made when tolerance and/or withdrawal are present is physiological dependence. This term acknowledges the physical changes and adaptations that occur in the body due to chronic substance use, which can result in tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Substance dependence and abuse are broader terms that can include various symptoms and behaviors related to substance use, while physiological abuse is not a recognized term.

Question 7

While out in the wild, a group of vacationers pick some mushrooms. Later in the day, they use them in cooking the evening meal. Several members of the group begin to experience strange sensations and even hallucinations. The drug in the mushrooms was most likely

Accepted Answer

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug that is found in certain mushrooms, commonly referred to as "magic mushrooms". It can cause altered perceptions, hallucinations, and other strange sensations, which align with the symptoms experienced by the vacationers. PCP and exogenous opiates are not typically found in mushrooms, and marijuana is not known to cause the same type of extreme hallucinations and altered perceptions as psilocybin.

Question 8

Cannabis intoxication is often accompanied by temporal disintegration. This means that

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Temporal disintegration refers to difficulty retaining and organizing information, often leading to cognitive impairment and memory problems. This is a common side effect of cannabis intoxication. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe temporal disintegration.

Question 9

Although the course of alcoholism is different in every individual, nearly all cases of alcoholism involve

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Question 10

What hallucinogen at higher doses can induce psychotic behavior, including delusional thinking, catatonic behavior, manic excitement, and sudden mood changes?

Accepted Answer

PCP (phencyclidine), also known as angel dust, is a dissociative hallucinogen that at higher doses can induce psychotic behavior, including delusional thinking, catatonic behavior, manic excitement, and sudden mood changes. LSD (A) is a hallucinogenic drug that alters perception, but is less likely to cause psychotic behavior. Cocaine (C) is a stimulant drug that does not typically induce hallucinations or psychosis at common recreational doses. Alcohol (D) is a depressant drug that can impair judgment and increase the risk of reckless behavior, but is not typically classified as a hallucinogen.

Question 11

What evidence led developers of DSM to the distinction between substance abuse and substance dependence?

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Question 12

People who stop taking hallucinogens after continued use

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Hallucinogens are not typically known to produce physical dependence, so stopping use does not usually result in withdrawal symptoms. However, some users may experience psychological effects such as flashbacks or cravings, which could increase the likelihood of returning to drug use.

Question 13

Which of the following is least likely to be experienced while under the influence of MDMA, also known as ecstasy?

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MDMA does not typically lead to vivid hallucinations. However, some users may experience visual distortions or mild hallucinations. The other options, including increased sensory awareness, enhanced mood, and difficulty regulating body temperature, are more commonly associated with MDMA use.

Question 14

As a behavioral advisor to the World Health Organization it is your job to assess drug use and abuse in indigenous populations. You have been assigned to study the use of coca leaves, the plant from which cocaine is derived, among Indians of South America. In reading about past findings you discover

Accepted Answer

Past findings suggest that indigenous groups in South America who use coca leaves do not have significant drug use problems.

Question 15

Follow-up studies of adults who used cannabis over a period of several years

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Follow-up studies of adults who used cannabis over a period of several years did not find evidence of cognitive decline associated with the drug. While some studies have shown short-term cognitive impairment, these effects seem to diminish over time and do not lead to long-term cognitive decline.

Question 16

Mindy was just arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Why would we not necessarily diagnose Mindy as an alcohol abuser?

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According to DSM, alcohol abuse requires a recurrent pattern of problematic alcohol use, whereas a one-time event like a DWI does not necessarily indicate a pattern of abuse. Therefore, we cannot diagnose Mindy as an alcohol abuser based solely on her DWI arrest.

Question 17

What pattern of drinking-related behavior was reported by George Vaillant in his longitudinal study of males?

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George Vaillant's study found that individuals who remained abstinent for six years were unlikely to relapse, indicating a significant pattern in drinking behavior.

Question 18

You are a psychologist for a drug treatment program aimed at adolescents. In evaluating new clients you would be most concerned about the long-term continuous use of which substance?

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PCP is a dissociative drug that can cause long-term cognitive and psychological problems, including psychosis, memory loss, and impaired judgment.

Question 19

Among all men and women who have ever used alcohol roughly what percent will develop serious alcohol related problems?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20% of individuals who have used alcohol will develop serious alcohol-related problems.

Question 20

You have been asked to design a targeted drug prevention program. Your task is to decide on which sex, if any, should receive more attention. You decide that it depends on which drug or drugs are under consideration and that

Accepted Answer

Men generally have higher rates of drug abuse compared to women, so focusing on men for drug abuse prevention is appropriate.

Quiz 11: Substance Use Disorders