Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors Quiz

Explore substance use and addictive behaviors with questions on stimulants, neurotransmitters, withdrawal, and brain regions.

#1

Which of the following is a commonly abused stimulant?

Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
LSD
#2

What is the process by which the body metabolizes alcohol?

Oxidation
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Hydrolysis
#3

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to substance abuse and addiction?

Genetics
Social environment
Economic status
Physical exercise
#4

Which of the following is a common short-term effect of stimulant use?

Decreased heart rate
Increased appetite
Elevated mood and energy
Slurred speech
#5

Which of the following is a commonly abused opioid medication?

Aspirin
Morphine
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
#6

What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the reward system in the brain?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of substance dependence?

Tolerance
Hypertension
Insomnia
Euphoria
#8

Which of the following is a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Delirium tremens
Constipation
#9

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where an individual needs increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect?

Sensitization
Tolerance
Desensitization
Withdrawal
#10

What is the primary psychoactive component in cannabis?

Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cannabinol (CBN)
Cannabigerol (CBG)
#11

Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in the regulation of mood and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?

Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
Endorphins
#12

What is the primary active ingredient in tobacco smoke that causes addiction?

Nicotine
Tar
Carbon monoxide
Formaldehyde
#13

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by opioids?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
GABA
#14

Which brain region is heavily involved in decision-making and impulse control and is often impaired in individuals with addiction?

Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
#15

Which of the following drugs is classified as a hallucinogen?

Methamphetamine
Heroin
PCP
Nicotine
#16

What term describes the state of being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using it?

Depression
Addiction
Psychosis
Mania
#17

What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines, a commonly prescribed class of drugs for anxiety and insomnia?

Increasing dopamine release
Enhancing GABA activity
Inhibiting serotonin reuptake
Blocking norepinephrine receptors
#18

Which of the following brain regions is involved in the formation of memories and is particularly vulnerable to damage from chronic alcohol abuse?

Hippocampus
Thalamus
Pons
Medulla oblongata
#19

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of pain and pleasure?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine

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