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Question 1

Abuse

Answer 1

an intense desire to obtain increasing amounts of a particular drug to the exclusion of all other activities.

Question 2

Dependence

Answer 2

the body’s physical need (addiction) to a specific drug. Dependence may result in physical harm, behavior problems, and association with people who also abuse drugs. Stopping can result in withdrawal

Question 3

Substance related disorders are distinguished from non-pathological substance use by the presence of the following

Answer 3

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Compulsive Use
Substance Related Problems

Question 4

Withdrawal

Answer 4

Presence of the characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance

Or, the same or closely related substance is used to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms

Question 5

What is a fifth?

Answer 5

a unit of volume formerly used for distilled beverages in the United States, and is equal to one fifth of a gallon, 4⁄5 quart, or 253⁄5 fluid ounces (757 mL); it has been superseded by the metric system[1] of 750 mL, approximately 1% smaller, which is the standard capacity of wine bottles world-wide.

Question 6

Tolerance

Answer 6

A state of progressively decreased responsiveness to a substance

Markedly increased amounts of the substance ingested to achieve the desired effect or intoxication

Question 7

Compulsive Use

Answer 7

Drug is taken in larger amounts or for longer periods (loss of control over intake)
Persistent desire to or unsuccessful attempts at controlling use of a substance
Development of a substance centered lifestyle
Neglect of significant personal or social interests or obligations

Question 8

Prevalence

Answer 8

Prevalence of substance use disorders in ambulatory care practices can exceed 20% of patients.

Economic Impact:
> 100 billion dollars per year

Question 9

Risk Factor Correlates

Answer 9

Early exposure
Peer pressure and social environment
Alcohol advertising and marketing
Biological/genetic factors

Question 10

High Risk Groups

Answer 10

Adolescents
Older adults
Men
American Indians, Whites
Persons with mental illness
Homeless
Residence in upper Midwest (for Eth.)
Family history

Question 11

Mojito ingredients?

Answer 11

white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, sparkling water, and mint

Question 12

Health Effects

Answer 12

Cardiovascular disease 
Stroke 
Cancer 
HIV/AIDS 
Hepatitis B and C 
Lung disease 
Mental disorders

Question 13

Impact of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Answer 13

100,000 Deaths per year
60% of all homicides are alcohol related
45% of MVA’s are alcohol related
30% of all suicides and self-inflicted injuries are alcohol related
20% of all drownings are alcohol related

Question 14

Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits

Answer 14

In 2009—4.6million drug-related emergency department (ED) visits

One half (49.8percent) were attributed to adverse reactions to pharmaceuticals

One half (45.1percent, or 2.1million) were attributed to drug misuse or abuse

Question 15

State Estimates of Drunk and Drugged Driving

Answer 15

13. 2percent of persons aged 16 or older (30.6 million persons) drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year
14. 3percent (an estimated 10.1 million persons) drove under the influence of illicit drugs

Question 16

Sir Winston Churchill’s average evening’s alcohol consumption?

Answer 16

two or three scotches, sev­eral glasses of cham­pagne, at least two brandies, and a highball