Concepts of Chemical Dependency 9th Edition

1. According to your text, use of which of the following substances has remained fairly stable in society? a. Alcohol and tobacco b. Marijuana and LSD c. Cocaine and heroin d. Anabolic steroids and inhalants ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Thedirectandindirectcostofsubstanceusedisorderstotals_______percentoftheaveragestatesbudget. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: SUDs as Unsuspected

1. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 made the possession of marijuana illegal in the United States. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A History of Marijuana Use/Abuse ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A History of Marijuana Use/Abuse ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A History of Marijuana Use/Abuse 2. Which of the following conditions do some people/researchers/doctors believe may

1. According to your text, as many as _________ of patients in moderate to severe pain receive less than adequate doses of prescription narcotic analgesics. a. 25 percent b. 51 percent c. 65 percent d. 73 percent ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Besides controlling pain, opium can also a. control diarrhea. b. decrease

1. The compound found in certain mushrooms used for their hallucinogenic effect is a. phencyclidine. b. psilocybin. c. peyote. d. ergot. ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. In 1943, scientist Albert Hoffman discovered LSD from a. fenfluramine. b. the belladonna plant. c. a mushroom. d. a rye fungus. ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Short History of Hallucinogens ANSWER:

1. Accordingtoyourtext,inhalantabuseisusedforwhatpurposeinmanypoor,thirdworldcountries? a. To help children stay awake so they can work longer hours b. To help dull the awareness of hunger c. For recreation d. To decrease illness ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Brief History of Inhalant Abuse ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Brief History of Inhalant Abuse ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Brief History of Inhalant Abuse 2. Inhalant

1. Thetermanabolicmeans_______,andthetermandrogenicmeans______. a. growth producing; femininizing b. growth producing; masculinizing c. femininizing; muscle building d. masculinizing; muscle building ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: An Introduction to the Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: An Introduction to the Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: An Introduction to the Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids 2. Steroid abusers include a. police and security officers. b. amateur and professional athletes. c. adolescentgirlshopingtolosebodyfatandgetmoretoned. d.

1. The perception that over-the counter drugs are safe can potentially result in serious consequences. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. What is the most frequently used compound in the world? a. Antihistamine b. Acetaminophen c. Ibuprofen d. Aspirin ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Short History of the OTC Analgesics ANSWER: dPOINTS:

1. Establishment of the first European colonies in the New World was partially fueled by demand for tobacco. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Very Short History of Tobacco Use in the United States ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Very Short History of Tobacco Use in the United States ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Very

1. What percentage of pregnant women answered positively when asked if they had used alcohol in the past 30 days in a study cited by your text? a. 4.5 percent b. 5.1 percent c. 8.7 percent d. 7.6 percent ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Alcohol ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Alcohol ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Alcohol 2. What has been found to help reduce

1. Data suggests that ________ of women will struggle with a substance abuse disorder at some point in their lives. a. 3.4 percent b. 5.2 percent c. 7.1 percent d. 9.3 percent ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Historically, women with substance abuse problems have faced greater social condemnation than men. a.

1. Some of the barriers to treatment of homeless individuals with SUDs include a. difficulty obtaining prescription medications. b. difficulty keeping appointments. c. medical problems. d. all of these answers. ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Substance Use Disorders and the Homeless ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Substance Use Disorders and the Homeless ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Substance Use Disorders and the Homeless 2.

1. Humans seem to be the only animals with a propensity towards using mind-altering substances. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Why might a person use chemicals? a. To cope with pain b. To express a forbidden impulse c. To experience a feeling of euphoria d. All of these

1. Rhonda reached puberty at age 10. According to your text, she is at a higher risk of developing a SUDs than Judy, who reached puberty at 13. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to your text? a.

1. Research has found that ______ of college undergraduates engage in heavy episodic drinking at least once every two weeks. a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 40 percent d. 65 percent ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Scope of the Problem ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Scope of the Problem ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Scope of the Problem 2. Which of the following is

1. Enabling behaviors might be motivated by which of the following factors? a. Pathological interdependency b. Socialpressuretobeagoodspouse c. Desiretosupportandprotectonespartner d. All of these answers ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Enabling ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Enabling ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Enabling 2. Itisimportanttoonlyusethetermcodependencywhenreferringtofamilymembers. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Codependency ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Codependency ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Codependency 3. Acodependentsdifficultymaintainingappropriateboundariesforhim/herselfisoftendescribedas a. enmeshment. b. fusion. c. overt protection. d. denial. ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Codependency ANSWER:

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the shifts in relationship patterns following marriage as described in your text? a. Alcohol abusers tend to drink less after marriage. b. Husbands tend to discontinue time spent with friends whose alcohol use does not correspond with their own. c. Husbands tend to spend

1. Which of the following models of dual diagnosis conditions seems to be supported by the most evidence? a. Self-medication model b. Causal relationship model c. Super-sensitivity model d. Substance abuse as secondary model ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Theoretical Models ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Theoretical Models ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Theoretical Models 2. What is described as being essential if a

1. Greta feels anxious and frustrated. She is beginning to see that if she has a number of alcoholic drinks, she feels better. Greta is most likely in which stage of alcohol addiction? a. Pre-alcoholic stage b. Prodromal stage c. Physical dependency stage d. Chronic stage ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Biology:TheBioPartoftheBio/Psycho/SocialModel ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Biology:TheBioPartoftheBio/Psycho/SocialModel ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Biology:TheBioPartoftheBio/Psycho/SocialModel 2.

1. The author asserts that substance abuse disorders might be viewed as a church of a. rewards. b. oneself. c. a higher power. d. ultimate truth. ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. According to your text, spirituality allows for a. the discovery of meaning in the face of the absurdity of life. b.

1. According to your text, which of the following is NOT one of the roles the assessment process plays? a. Forms the foundation of the rehabilitation process b. Helps put the drug abuser in jail c. Helps identify those individuals who require professional assistance with their SUDs d. Helps identify the proper level of

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the definition of intervention in your text? a. Interventions are often supervised by a trained professional. b. Interventionsareorganizedbypeopleintheaddictedindividualslife. c. Interventions are meant to break down the walls of denial in the addicted person. d. The goal of an intervention is to talk to

1. Which of the following is NOT a component of outpatient treatment? a. Individual and group therapy b. Marriage counseling c. Hospitalization d. Vocational training ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: An Introduction to Outpatient Treatment ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: An Introduction to Outpatient Treatment ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: An Introduction to Outpatient Treatment 2. _________ is a prerequisite for outpatient treatment. a. Pre-payment b.

1. Drugs that are abused comprise a special class of chemicals that are different from drugs that are used pharmaceutically. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Basic Misconception ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Basic Misconception ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Basic Misconception 2. The ______ effect of a drug is the desired effect. a. compound b. placebo c. secondary d. primary ANSWER:

1. Research has found that alcoholics require ______ times the health care expenditures than non-alcoholics. a. 2 b. 5 c. 7 d. 10 ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. The most important element to the healing process from SUDs is a. the treatment model used. b. the therapeutic relationship. c. time spent in treatment. d.

1. The process of recovery from a SUD seems to parallel the process of a. harm reduction. b. surgically removing a tumor. c. disease management for chronic medical conditions. d. recovering from a broken arm. ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. According to Motivational Interviewing, when a client presents with resistance,

1. An advantage of using the anticonvulsant carbamazepine over benzodiazepines for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal is that it a. is not addictive. b. is not sedating. c. creates nausea in the user. d. is much cheaper. ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Pharmacological Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Pharmacological Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES:

1. The stance that substance abuse rehabilitation must be effective the first time and that the individual must not ever relapse again a. identifies those clients who lack commitment to the treatment process. b. isconsistentwiththemedicalmodelthatdominatessubstanceabuserehabilitationprograms. c. tends to force individuals to wait until they are ready to renounce substance abuse before seeking treatment. d. demonstrates

1. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been described as having a. a near exclusive dominance in the addictions field. b. virtually no detractors. c. a clear advantage over other treatment groups, as proven by research. d. been approved by the courts as having no religious bias. ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2.

1. As a group, individuals with substance use disorders _________ hospital stays. a. usually have longer b. usually do not require very long c. are 16 times as likely to require d. are 9 times as likely to require ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Intravenous drug abusers a. rarely follow sterile

1. Globally, an estimated _________ farmers are devoted to the production of illegal substances on a full time basis. a. 1 million b. 10 million c. 4 million d. 17 million ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Criminal Activity and Drug Abuse: Partners in a Dance? ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Criminal Activity and Drug Abuse: Partners in a Dance? ANSWER: c POINTS:

1. The substance use disorders are a. the only medical conditions for which there are legal sanctions. b. abarometerbywhichapoliticianscommitmenttothewaroncrimemightbemeasured. c. a manifestation of criminal activity, not a medical condition. d. limitedtoasmallsegmentofsocietythus,suspensionofthisgroupslegalrightsisjustified. ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: aPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. If you, as a politician, change the existing legal sanctions addressing illicit substance use

1. The earliest written record of wine-making is found in and dates back to 3,000 B.C.E. a. Sumeria b. Rome c. Egypt d. Greece ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Brief History of Alcohol ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Brief History of Alcohol ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES:

1. Health care professionals generally accept that ________12-ounce cans of beer would need to be consumed daily for 2-3 weeks to produce a physical dependency. a. 5 to 7 b. 11 to 15 c. 17 to 20 d. 22 to 25 ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Working Definition of the Alcohol Use Disorders ANSWER: bPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Working

1. The dose-dependent effect of the early anxiolytic/hypnotic drugs means they could produce __________ in the user. a. sedation b. sleep c. death d. all of these ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Early Medical Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Early Medical Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Early Medical Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia 2. BromidesaltsarenolongeravailableintheUnitedStates. a.

1. What percentage of adults in the western world will use a benzodiazepine each year? a. 1-2 percent b. 5-8 percent c. 10-15 percent d. 20-22 percent ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: cPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. Itisimpossibletooverdoseonabenzodiazepine. a. True b. False ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Subjective Effects of Benzodiazepines at Normal Dosage Levels ANSWER: FalsePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Subjective Effects of

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways ephedrine is currently used medically? a. In some forms of nasal surgery b. In some forms of surgery where low blood pressure is a problem c. To treat symptoms of shock d. To decrease nasal congestion ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: CNS Stimulants as Used in

1. ThepatternofcocaineabuseintheUnitedStateshasbeencyclical. a. True b. False ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: TruePOINTS: 1REFERENCES: Introduction ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Introduction 2. How are coca leaves typically used? a. Crushed into capsules b. Injected c. Snorted d. Chewed ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Brief History of Cocaine ANSWER: dPOINTS: 1REFERENCES: A Brief History of Cocaine ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: A Brief History of Cocaine 3. Who originally believed that

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychiatric symptoms of steroids abuse? a. Aggression b. Irritability c. Antisocial behavior d. Hyperactivity Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of a substance use disorder, according to your text? a. Increased use over time b. No avoidance

Research has suggested that the "false positive" rate for some commercially available urine toxicology testing kits is as high as a. 30-35 percent. b. 25-30 percent. c. 45-50 percent. d. 15-20 percent. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a According to your text, the first-time or rare marijuana abuser will have metabolites of THC in his or her

Jose, a substance abuse counselor, is working with Melynda, who has an SUD. They are currently coming up with a continuing plan to support Melynda's desire to work towards recovery. She is currently attending weekly group therapy, going to three AA meetings per week, as well as meeting with Jose every

Scientists tend to a. embrace the scholarly works of the church as part of the foundation of modern science. b. seek to reinforce the work of Descartes now that the methods to do so are being developed. c. dismiss the wealth of knowledge accumulated by theologians. d. be best epitomized by the philosophy of

The first leg of the four-cornered response to the substance use disorders is the a. destruction of transportation routes used to bring drugs into the U.S. b. elimination of raw materials used to manufacture such chemicals. c. application of legal sanctions against those who engage in the sale or use of illegal compounds. d.

Which of the following drugs are dangerous to mix with alcohol? a. Nitroglycerine b. Barbiturates c. Opiates d. All of these answers Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Which type of family/marital therapy is most common in the field of substance abuse treatment? a. Behavioral b. Family disease model c. Structural d. Family systems Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b In your text, _________is

Physicians often claim that, because of "neuroplasticity," addictions are brain diseases. In reality a. neuroplasticity can only take place under special circumstances. b. neuroplasticity only involves regions of the brain involved in involuntary behaviors. c. we do not yet know enough about neuroplasticity to claim that it is a factor in the SUDs. d.

The biological half-life of nicotine is approximately a. 120 minutes. b. 60 minutes. c. 45 minutes. d. 180 minutes. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 a. merely required that manufacturers of a product list the ingredients of that product on a label. b. prohibited the use of cocaine unless prescribed by a

Inhalant abuse, especially volatile solvent abuse, is difficult to control mostly because a. the users are young. b. the laws that outlaw inhalant abuse are not strong enough. c. there are very few symptoms of the abuse. d. the substances are nearly everywhere. Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d Inhalant abusers a. generally keep to the level of

Researchers have found that women in rehabilitation programs frequently report that they a. have more physical handicaps than men in treatment. b. were introduced to the drug(s) of abuse by their partners. c. were the one who introduced their partners to the drug(s) of abuse. d. were able to support their substance use disorder

Characteristics of Type II alcohol dependency include a. submission to rules and behavioral demands. b. involvement in high risk-taking behaviors. c. minimal involvement in antisocial behaviors in young adulthood. d. virtually never developing an AUD prior to age 25. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Following medical convention, your text groups the barbiturates together on the basis

Research has suggested that for every $1 invested in a methadone maintenance program, the return to society is about _______in terms of reduced hospitalization, crime, etc. a. $5 b. $24 c. $38 d. $15 Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c The median age for anabolic steroid abusers is thought to be _______, according to your text. a. 27 b.

In general, peak blood alcohol levels after the ingestion of single alcoholic drink are achieved in ______minutes. a. 5-10 b. 15-25 c. 30-60 d. 70-90 Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c In 1990, Congress a. totally banned the use of anabolic steroids. b. outlawed the use of anabolic steroids except by law enforcement personnel. c. outlawed the non-medical use of

Health care professionals have a single, clear definition of what an intervention is with substance abusing clients. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False During "euphoric recall," the person will a. sound as if he or she is speaking of a valued friend. b. sound as if he or she is speaking of a

According to your text, which of the following is NOT one of the roles the assessment process plays? a. Forms the foundation of the rehabilitation process b. Helps put the drug abuser in jail c. Helps identify those individuals who require professional assistance with their SUDs d. Helps identify the proper level of treatment

What percentage of medical students meet the criteria for diagnosis of alcohol abuse? a. 11 percent b. 18 percent c. 25 percent d. 32 percent Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Vernon Johnson believed an addicted person a. needed to hit bottom before an intervention could be effective. b. did not need to hit bottom before agreeing to go

In contrast to young adults in general, what percentage of college students report having abused an opioid? a. 17.6 percent b. 1.9 percent c. 7.1 percent d. 8.3 percent Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Which of the following statements is true? a. Although residential programs are less expensive, reduced insurance company reimbursement rates result in such programs costing

The set of symptoms experienced when a user stops or curtails the intake of a substance is called a. psychological dependence. b. withdrawal syndrome. c. loss of control. d. addiction. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b What percent of the entire world population has used at least one psychoactive substance? a. 5 percent b. 25 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent Answer: c Answer:

Approximately ____ of all adults will demonstrate at least one sign of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). a. 5-10 percent b. 50 percent c. 30-40 percent d. 25 percent Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Discuss, with examples, the terms prime and side effects of chemical compounds. Answer:No answer provided. By law a. in some states insurance companies are

To a behavioralist, the concept of ________ is an illusion. a. reward paradigm b. punishment schedule c. personality d. form that reward takes Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c The main vehicle of personality change in the TC environment is thought to be the a. revamping of the family environment. b. expression of hidden feelings. c. affirmations received for work

The estimated economic impact of alcohol use disorders in the United States is thought to be a. $98 million per year. b. $900 for each person over the age of 18. c. $638 for each person. d. half of national health care expenditures. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c WernickeKorsakoff's disease is a potentially fatal a. neurological disorder. b. cardiovascular

According to your text, one unwanted side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse is the a. decrease in low density lipoproteins. b. alteration of the body's ability to form blood clots in an emergency. c. increase in low density lipoproteins. d. increased blood flow to the dermal regions of the body. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Drugs that

A person who has been found to have a "dirty" urine toxicology test for the first time ____has a substance addiction. a. possibly b. definitely c. cannot possibly (since it is only their first time) d. and has a high blood alcohol level Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a According to your text, what percentage of the

It is estimated that _______ metabolites of THC are formed during the process of metabolism in the user's body. a. 400 b. 750 c. 100 d. 80 Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Which of the following interventions helps family members learn to deal effectively with an addicted family member? a. Rational relationship training b. Tough love training c. Cognitive

The Secular Organization for Sobriety holds that each of the following is true EXCEPT a. it is possible for many people to learn to be social drinkers again. b. tolerance causes the individual to crave chemicals. c. chemical use is a learned habit. d. SUDs rest on the denial of use as a learned

Research suggests that ____ of persons on methadone maintenance programs present with a severe chronic pain syndrome. a. 17 percent b. 6 percent c. 37 percent d. 11 percent Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Acetaminophen's analgesic potential is approximately a. twice that of aspirin. b. equal to that of aspirin. c. a quarter that of aspirin. d. 50 percent higher than

One in five citizens of the United States a. has ingested hallucinogens. b. smokes cigarettes. c. drinks alcohol daily. d. has ever used a tobacco product. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Janie is about to successfully graduate from residential treatment. She lacks a stable support system at home and is worried about her ability to live independently,

The development of pharmaceuticals specific to substance use disorders has been delayed because a. those regions of the brain involved in the addictions are so widespread that no single pharmaceutical, or combination of pharmaceuticals, can work on every one. b. pharmaceutical companies view the demand as too limited to make the development

One downfall of keeping the client in the community while he/she participates in outpatient treatment is a. the fees charged for outpatient treatment are much more than for inpatient treatment. b. the individual is still exposed to drug cues and triggers. c. the individual still has to go to work. d. the individual has

It has been estimated that ____children in the U.S. live in a home where at least one parent has an active substance use disorder. a. 7 million b. 10.3 million c. 9.6 million d. 11.8 million Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Individuals with the strongest commitment to post-secondary education a. tend to drink more heavily than other

Which of the following is NOT a part of recovery programs according to George Vaillant? a. Increased spirituality b. Compulsory supervision c. Pharmacotherapy (treatment of a specified disorder with medications) d. New love relationships Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Which of the following social barriers play a role in making it less likely that women will enter

The effects of a single dose of MDMA are usually experienced within a. 30-60 minutes. b. 2 hours. c. 90 minutes. d. 3-4 minutes. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: a In research, volunteers who are not in pain but are given a therapeutic dose of narcotic analgesics usually report feeling a. dysphoria. b. euphoria. c. mania. d. pain. Answer: a Answer: a Answer: