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Which of the following is NOT a commonly abused substance?

Ibuprofen

Explanation

Ibuprofen is a non-prescription pain reliever, not typically abused for recreational purposes.

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

Explanation

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.

Which substance is commonly associated with the opioid crisis?

Fentanyl

Explanation

Fentanyl is frequently associated with the opioid crisis due to its potency and involvement in overdose deaths.

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

Metabolism

Explanation

Metabolism refers to the biochemical processes by which drugs are broken down and eliminated from the body.

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

Depressed mood

Explanation

Depressed mood is a common symptom experienced during stimulant withdrawal.

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

Addiction

Explanation

Addiction involves continued substance use despite adverse consequences.

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

Dopamine

Explanation

Dopamine plays a central role in the brain's reward system and addiction.

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

Withdrawal

Explanation

Withdrawal refers to the symptoms experienced upon discontinuation of drug use.

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

Serotonin

Explanation

Serotonin is involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite, targeted by many antidepressants.

#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

Explanation

Binge drinking is characterized by consuming excessive alcohol leading to a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

#11

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

Education level

Explanation

Education level alone does not directly contribute to the development of addiction.

#12

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

Methadone

Explanation

Methadone is a commonly used medication for opioid addiction treatment, helping to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

#13

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

All of the above

Explanation

Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 includes impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria.

#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?

Tachyphylaxis

Explanation

Tachyphylaxis refers to the rapid development of tolerance to a drug.

#15

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

Enhanced cognitive function

Explanation

Long-term substance abuse typically results in cognitive decline rather than enhancement.

#16

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

Relapse

Explanation

Relapse refers to the return to substance use after a period of abstinence.

#17

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

Auditory hallucinations

Explanation

Auditory hallucinations are a common symptom of hallucinogen intoxication.

#18

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

Glutamate

Explanation

Glutamate is not directly involved in the brain's reward pathway associated with addiction.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a commonly abused substance?

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Which substance is commonly associated with the opioid crisis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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