Substance Abuse and Addiction Quiz

Test your knowledge on addiction psychology with this quiz covering commonly abused substances, neurotransmitters, withdrawal symptoms, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a commonly abused substance?

Alcohol
Nicotine
Caffeine
Ibuprofen
1 answered
#2

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Cocaine
THC
Heroin
Methamphetamine
1 answered
#3

Which substance is commonly associated with the opioid crisis?

Methamphetamine
Fentanyl
Cocaine
LSD
1 answered
#4

What is the term used to describe the process by which a drug is metabolized and eliminated from the body?

Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
1 answered
#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of stimulant withdrawal?

Excessive sleepiness
Increased appetite
Depressed mood
Slurred speech
1 answered
#6

What is the term used to describe the repeated use of a substance despite negative consequences?

Recreational use
Misuse
Addiction
Habituation
1 answered
#7

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the brain's reward system and addiction?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Endorphins
#8

What is the term used to describe physical and psychological symptoms experienced when discontinuing drug use?

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Dependence
Relapse
1 answered
#9

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite, and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Glutamate
#10

What is the term used to describe a pattern of drinking that brings a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above?

Binge drinking
Social drinking
Moderate drinking
Heavy drinking
1 answered
#11

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the development of addiction?

Genetics
Social environment
Socioeconomic status
Education level
1 answered
#12

Which of the following is a common treatment for opioid addiction?

Methadone
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Benadryl
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of substance use disorder according to the DSM-5?

Using substances in larger amounts or for longer periods than intended
Experiencing cravings or strong urges to use substances
Failing to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home due to substance use
All of the above
#14

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where an individual develops a tolerance to a drug and requires increasingly larger doses to achieve the same effects?

Sensitization
Cross-tolerance
Tachyphylaxis
Drug escalation
#15

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of long-term substance abuse?

Liver damage
Heart disease
Enhanced cognitive function
Impaired immune function
#16

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals who have successfully quit using a substance return to using it?

Relapse
Remission
Abstinence
Recovery
#17

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of hallucinogen intoxication?

Euphoria
Hypertension
Auditory hallucinations
Bradycardia
#18

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT directly involved in the reward pathway associated with addiction?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Glutamate

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