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

Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter in the mesolimbic reward pathway, and most addictive substances trigger a surge in dopamine, reinforcing drug-seeking behavior.

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

The CAGE questionnaire asks about: Cut down, Annoyed by criticism of drinking, Guilty feelings about drinking, and Eye-opener drinks in the morning.

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

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist used in MAT for opioid use disorder; it reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms with a lower risk of misuse compared to full agonists.

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

Enabling refers to well-intentioned behaviors by family members or others that protect the person with a substance use disorder from experiencing the natural consequences of their use, inadvertently allowing the problem to continue.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Total abstinence required

Answer

SAMHSA's recovery principles include hope, person-driven, holistic, non-linear, strengths-based, peer support, relational, and culturally based — total abstinence is not a required principle of recovery.

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BHP Substance Abuse & Addiction 2