Understanding Addiction and Recovery Quiz

Explore addiction psychology with our quiz! From neurotransmitters to recovery strategies, challenge yourself with 13 questions.

#1

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with addiction?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
2 answered
#2

What is the process by which the body becomes tolerant to a substance and requires more of it to achieve the same effect?

Desensitization
Withdrawal
Tolerance
Dependence
#3

What is the term for a situation where an individual continues to use a substance despite experiencing significant negative consequences?

Dependence
Addiction
Tolerance
Compulsion
#4

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

Experimental use
Recreational use
Substance abuse
Occasional use
#5

What is the term for a substance that produces a physiological or psychological dependence in the user?

Psychoactive substance
Depressant
Addictive substance
Narcotic
#6

Which of the following is a commonly used medication in the treatment of opioid addiction?

Methadone
Xanax
Ambien
Adderall
#7

What is one of the key components of successful recovery from addiction?

Isolation
Healthy coping mechanisms
Continued substance use
Avoidance of therapy
#8

What is the term used to describe a relapse that occurs after a period of abstinence from substance use?

Regression
Recurrence
Rebound
Slip
#9

Which of the following is NOT considered a behavioral addiction?

Gambling addiction
Internet addiction
Nicotine addiction
Compulsive shopping
#10

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of identifying and challenging irrational beliefs and thought patterns?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Psychodynamic Therapy
#11

Which brain region is heavily involved in reward processing and is often implicated in addiction?

Frontal lobe
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Nucleus accumbens
#12

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in recovery experience renewed cravings when exposed to triggers associated with their addiction?

Relapse
Triggering
Craving reactivation
Cue-induced craving
#13

What is one potential consequence of long-term substance abuse on brain function?

Increased cognitive function
Decreased risk of mental illness
Neuroplasticity enhancement
Impaired decision-making abilities

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