Substance Abuse/Use Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
- _____ The “hero” in alcoholic families is often very successful and popular.
A
True
2
Q
- _____ Signs of intoxication with opioids include initial euphoria, drowsiness, and impairment in attention and memory.
A
True
3
Q
- _____ Tolerance is a symptom of a substance use disorder.
A
True
4
Q
- _____ Signs of withdrawal with amphetamines/cocaine include fatigue, vivid and
unpleasant dreams, and increased appetite.
A
True
5
Q
- _____ Caffeine is commonly used to self-medicate for depression.
A
False
6
Q
- _____ 12 step programs, such as AA, are based on a disease model of alcoholism.
A
True
7
Q
- _____ Gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitches, and flushed face are all signs of caffeine intoxication.
A
True
8
Q
- _____ The “scapegoat” in alcoholic families rejects the family system and is often “in
trouble.”
A
True
9
Q
- _____ Wernicke’s Encephalopathy is caused by cocaine addiction
A
False
10
Q
- _____ Antabuse is used to treat alcohol dependence and uses negative reinforcement to
discourage drinking.
A
False
11
Q
- _____ In order to be considered in Sustained Full Remission, a person must not meet any
of the criteria for 6 months.
A
False
12
Q
- _____ In alcoholic families, the “Lost Child” is often the youngest child in the family
A
False
13
Q
- _____ Grand mal seizures are associated with withdrawal from alcohol.
A
True
14
Q
- _____ Getting a DUI is a criteria for a substance use disorder.
A
False
15
Q
- _____ Methadone maintenance is used to treat methamphetamine addiction.
A
False
16
Q
- _____ Motivational interviewing uses the person’s own values and concerns to elicit
change.
A
True
17
Q
- _____ In order to be considered in “remission” of any type, no criteria must have been met
for at least 1 month.
A
False
18
Q
- _____ Methadone is considered a form of “agonist therapy.”
A
True
19
Q
- _____ The “enabler” in alcoholic families does everything possible to make the alcoholic
person stop drinking, except what might actually work: confronting the person or leaving.
A
True
20
Q
- _____ Korsakoff’s Syndrome is associated with prolonged use of opioids, such as heroin.
A
False
21
Q
- _____ Someone suffering from PTSD and Anxiety are likely to get addicted to stimulants.
A
False
22
Q
- _____ Impaired motor coordination, euphoria, anxiety and sensation of slowed time are
signs of cocaine intoxication.
A
False
23
Q
- _____ The “mascot” in alcoholic families is often the youngest child and “plays the clown”
in order to relieve family tension.
A
True
24
Q
- _____ One of the main symptoms of Korsakoff’s Syndrome is amnesia.
A
True
25
Q
- _____ During the Precontemplation stage of change, the client starts to realize they have
a drug problem.
A
False
