TLSAE Substance Abuse and Addiction

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'substance use disorder'?

Accepted Answer

A chronic, relapsing brain disorder characterized by compulsive substance use despite negative consequences

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Drinking alcohol at any social event

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A temporary phase most young people go through

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Using any prescription medication

Question 2

What is 'physical dependence' in the context of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A state in which the body adapts to a substance and experiences withdrawal symptoms when use stops

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A strong emotional preference for a substance

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The ability to function normally after using a substance

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A doctor's diagnosis of addiction

Question 3

Which of the following is a warning sign that someone may have a substance use problem?

Accepted Answer

Continuing to use a substance despite it causing problems at work, school, or in relationships

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Occasionally having a drink with dinner

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Taking prescribed medication as directed

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Feeling relaxed after using alcohol

Question 4

Which factor is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A family history of addiction combined with early first use

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Being left-handed

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Living in an urban area

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Attending college

Question 5

What does 'tolerance' to a substance mean?

Accepted Answer

Needing increasingly larger amounts of the substance to achieve the same effect

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The ability to stop using a substance at any time

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Being legally allowed to use the substance

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A stage of recovery from addiction

Question 6

Which statement about addiction recovery is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Recovery is a long-term process and relapse is common but does not mean treatment has failed

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Addiction is cured after completing a single treatment program

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Only willpower is needed to overcome addiction

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People who relapse should not receive further treatment