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Substance Use and Psychological Health Quiz

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Which of the following is a commonly abused substance?

Nicotine

Explanation

Highly addictive compound found in tobacco products.

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by alcohol consumption?

GABA

Explanation

Alcohol enhances GABA activity, leading to relaxation and sedation.

Which psychological disorder is commonly associated with substance abuse?

Depression

Explanation

Often co-occurs with substance abuse, exacerbating symptoms.

What is the term for a pattern of substance use that leads to significant impairment or distress?

Substance Use Disorder

Explanation

Diagnosable condition involving problematic substance use.

Which of the following substances is classified as a hallucinogen?

LSD

Explanation

Causes profound alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

What is the most common route of administration for opioids?

Oral ingestion

Explanation

Typically taken orally in pill form for pain relief.

What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual develops a tolerance to a substance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect?

Tolerance

Explanation

Body adapts to substance, diminishing its effects over time.

Which of the following factors can contribute to substance abuse vulnerability?

All of the above

Explanation

Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors increase susceptibility.

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by opioids?

Endorphins

Explanation

Opioids bind to endorphin receptors, producing analgesia and euphoria.

#10

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

Delirium tremens

Explanation

Severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, tremors, and hallucinations.

#11

Which part of the brain is particularly associated with reward processing and addiction?

Nucleus accumbens

Explanation

Critical in reinforcing behaviors related to pleasure and addiction.

#12

Which substance is commonly associated with long-term memory impairments?

Cannabis

Explanation

Prolonged use of cannabis can impair memory and cognitive function.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of opioid withdrawal?

Increased appetite

Explanation

Opioid withdrawal typically involves nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, not increased appetite.

Substance Use and Psychological Health Quiz

Which of the following is a commonly abused substance?

What is the primary neurotransmitter affected by alcohol consumption?

Which psychological disorder is commonly associated with substance abuse?

What is the term for a pattern of substance use that leads to significant impairment or distress?

Which of the following substances is classified as a hallucinogen?

What is the most common route of administration for opioids?

What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual develops a tolerance to a substance, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect?

Which of the following factors can contribute to substance abuse vulnerability?

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by opioids?

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

Which part of the brain is particularly associated with reward processing and addiction?

Which substance is commonly associated with long-term memory impairments?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of opioid withdrawal?

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