CAADE Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter system is primarily targeted by opioids to produce analgesia and euphoria?

Accepted Answer

Endogenous opioid system (mu receptors)

Answer

Opioids bind to mu (and other) opioid receptors in the endogenous opioid system to produce pain relief and euphoria.

Question 2

According to the biopsychosocial model of addiction, which of the following best describes the cause of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

Answer

The biopsychosocial model recognizes that addiction results from the interplay of biological vulnerabilities, psychological factors, and social/environmental influences.

Question 3

A client reports drinking every evening to unwind after work, though it does not yet interfere with job performance. This pattern best describes:

Accepted Answer

Habitual or regular use

Answer

Daily use for relaxation without significant impairment is characteristic of habitual or regular use, a stage before dependence.

Question 4

Which of the following is a physiological hallmark of alcohol withdrawal that distinguishes it from opioid withdrawal in terms of life-threatening risk?

Accepted Answer

Risk of seizures and delirium tremens

Answer

Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens (DTs), making it potentially fatal and requiring medical supervision.

Question 5

The term 'enabling' in the context of substance use disorder refers to:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors by others that shield the user from consequences of use

Answer

Enabling involves actions by family or friends that inadvertently protect the substance user from experiencing negative consequences, thereby sustaining use.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

CAADE Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education 2