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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, 2ND EDITION
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81. Differences in the percentages of Black, White, and Hispanic individuals in the United States who used illicit drugs can be characterized as: A) Nonexistent. B) Unknown. C) Modest. D) Major. 82. The sons of alcoholic fathers are:
87. Substances that are capable of producing dependence all activate the reward circuit: A) About as powerfully as natural rewards. B) But less powerfully than natural rewards. C) Often more powerfully than natural rewards. D) Much more slowly than natural rewards. 88. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that: A) Create structure to support neurons. B) Defend the neurons from invading bacteria. C) Produce, inhibit, or transport signals or messages between neurons. D) Break down unwanted proteins in the central nervous system. 89. As a result of the effect of various drugs on neurotransmission in the reward circuit over time, an
A) Two times more likely to become alcoholics. B) Four times more likely to become alcoholics. C) Eight times more likely to become alcoholics. D) Sixteen times more likely to become alcoholics.
83. In general, the more rapidly a drug takes effect and the shorter the effect lasts, the more likely it is to be used: A) Consistently. B) Orally. C) Recreationally. D) Socially. 84. The fastest way to get a large dose of a drug to the
individual may eventually experience: A) An enhanced general sense of peace. B) A reduced ability to experience any pleasure. C) An improvement in dopamine functioning. D) A decrease in withdrawal symptoms.
brain is to: A) Eat it.
90. Generally, the effects of opiate use are: A) Nonaddicting. B) Delayed.
B) Drink it. C) Inject it. D) Inhale it. 85. The three specific areas of the brain that have been implicated in SUDs are the: A) Cerebellum, Broca’s area, and parietal lobe. B) Limbic system, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal (HPA) system. C) Anterior cingulate cortex, hypothalamus, and raphe nuclei. D) Substantia nigra, pons, and brain stem. 86. The reward circuit is designed to reward people naturally and quickly for actions and behaviors that: A) Are generally bad for them. B) Are difficult to do. C) Increase self-esteem and vocational achievement. D) Increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction.
C) Activating and energizing. D) Sedative and tranquilizing. 91. There is a movement to distribute naloxone to opioid users themselves so that they can use it: A) To help fellow addicts who overdose. B) Instead of heroin. C) To increase the effect of the opiates they are taking. D) Instead of dirty needles. 92. Which of the following legal substances is a central nervous system depressant?
A) Klonopin—commonly prescribed for anxiety B) Adderall—commonly prescribed for ADHD C) Coffee—a popular beverage D) Vicodin—commonly prescribed for pain
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