BHP Substance Abuse & Addiction 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the reward pathway and the reinforcing effects of addictive substances?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Serotonin

Answer

GABA

Answer

Norepinephrine

Question 2

CAGE is a brief screening tool used to identify potential alcohol use disorder. What does the 'A' in CAGE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Annoyed by criticism of drinking

Answer

Alcohol consumption frequency

Answer

Abstinence attempts

Answer

Anxiety related to drinking

Question 3

Which medication is approved for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) of opioid use disorder and works as a partial opioid agonist?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine

Answer

Naltrexone

Answer

Disulfiram

Answer

Methadone

Question 4

In the context of substance use, 'enabling' behavior refers to:

Accepted Answer

Actions by others that inadvertently allow or encourage continued substance use

Answer

Providing emotional support to someone in recovery

Answer

Helping a client access community treatment resources

Answer

Teaching clients coping skills to manage cravings

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of SAMHSA's principles of recovery?

Accepted Answer

Total abstinence required

Answer

Hope

Answer

Person-driven

Answer

Holistic

Question 6

The 'kindling effect' in substance use refers to:

Accepted Answer

Increasing severity of withdrawal symptoms with repeated detoxification episodes

Answer

The initial pleasurable sensation when first using a substance

Answer

A gradual tolerance build-up requiring more substance for the same effect

Answer

The spread of substance use patterns through social networks

Question 7

Which approach involves building a detailed picture of a client's substance use patterns, triggers, and consequences to inform an individualized treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Functional analysis

Answer

Cognitive restructuring

Answer

Contingency management

Answer

Systematic desensitization