#1
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and reward in the brain, and is commonly affected by substances of abuse?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#2
What is the term for the process by which a person with a substance use disorder acknowledges the need for help and actively seeks treatment?
Denial
Enabling
Intervention
Recognition
#3
What is the concept of 'tolerance' in the context of substance use?
The ability to resist peer pressure
The need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect
The duration of time a substance remains in the body
The awareness of the negative consequences of substance use
#4
In the context of substance use disorders, what does the term 'relapse' refer to?
The initial experimentation with a substance
The process of seeking professional help
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence
The development of tolerance to a substance
#5
What is the term for a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive substance seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain?
Substance use disorder
Impulse control disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Addiction
#6
What is the primary goal of detoxification in substance abuse treatment?
To eliminate all substances from the body
To reduce withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings
To provide counseling and therapy
To promote social reintegration
#7
Which behavioral therapy approach is commonly used to treat addiction and focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Contingency Management (CM)
#8
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing substance use disorders?
Strong social support
Healthy coping skills
Early exposure to substances
Regular exercise
#9
What is the primary goal of harm reduction strategies in substance abuse treatment?
Complete abstinence from all substances
Minimizing the negative consequences of substance use
Forcing individuals into treatment
Punishing substance users
#10
Which of the following is a potential benefit of group therapy in substance abuse treatment?
Limited peer support
Reduced social accountability
Increased sense of belonging and understanding
Isolation from others
#11
What is the medication commonly used to assist individuals in overcoming opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms?
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
Methadone
Disulfiram
#12
Which brain region plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and judgment, and is often impaired in individuals with substance use disorders?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Prefrontal Cortex
Basal Ganglia
#13
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with relaxation and sedation and can be influenced by substances like alcohol and benzodiazepines?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Glutamate
#14
In the context of substance use disorders, what does the term 'dual diagnosis' refer to?
Being diagnosed with two different physical illnesses
Experiencing withdrawal from multiple substances
Having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder
Receiving two different treatment approaches simultaneously
#15
Which medication is commonly used to assist individuals in overcoming alcohol dependence by creating aversive effects when alcohol is consumed?
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
Methadone
Disulfiram