CRM Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science

Question 1

Which of the following best defines physical dependence on a substance?

Accepted Answer

The body's adaptation to a substance requiring it to function normally

Answer

Physical dependence occurs when the body adapts to a substance so that removal causes withdrawal symptoms.

Question 2

The biopsychosocial model of addiction emphasizes that substance use disorders result from:

Accepted Answer

An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

Answer

The biopsychosocial model recognizes addiction as a complex condition influenced by biology, psychology, and social environment.

Question 3

Tolerance in substance use disorders means the individual requires:

Accepted Answer

More of the substance to achieve the same effect

Answer

Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a drug so that increasingly larger doses are needed to produce the original effect.

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the brain's reward pathway in addiction?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the brain's reward and pleasure circuits implicated in addiction.

Question 5

According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met for a diagnosis of Severe Substance Use Disorder?

Accepted Answer

6 or more

Answer

The DSM-5 designates Severe SUD when 6 or more of the 11 diagnostic criteria are met within a 12-month period.

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