Substance Use

Question 1

The “hero” in alcoholic families is often very successful and popular.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Signs of intoxication with opioids include initial euphoria, drowsiness, and impairment in attention and memory.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Tolerance is a symptom of substance use disorder

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Signs of withdrawal with amphetamines/cocaine include fatigue, vivid and unpleasant dreams, and increased appetite.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Caffeine is commonly used to self-medicate for Depression

Answer 5

False. Caffeine is commonly used to self medicate for ADHD

Question 6

12 step programs, such as AA, are based on a disease model of alcoholism.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle twitches, and flushed faces are all signs of caffeine intoxication.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The “scapegoat” in alcoholic families reject the family system and is often “in trouble”

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Wernicke’s Encephalopathy is caused by cocaine addiction

Answer 9

False. It is caused by severe alcohol abuse.

Question 10

Antabuse is used to treat alcohol dependence and uses negative reinforcement to discourage drinking.

Answer 10

False. It uses PUNISHMENT. People get sick (punished) if they drink.

Question 11

In order to be considered in Sustained Full Remission, a person must not meet any of the criteria for 6 months.

Answer 11

False. 12 months for Full, 1-12 months for Early Full Remission

Question 12

In alcoholic families, the “Lost Child” is often the youngest child in the family.

Answer 12

False. The “Lost Child” is the inconspicuous, quiet one, whose needs are usually ignored or hidden- often the 3rd child.

Question 13

Grand mal seizures are associated with withdrawal from alcohol.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Getting a DUI is a criteria of a substance use disorder.

Answer 14

False. Law breaking activities have been removed from the DSM 5 criteria for Substance Use. However, the act of driving while intoxicated would be considered a sign since the person is putting themselves in danger while using substances.

Question 15

Methadone maintenance is used to treat methamphetamine addiction

Answer 15

False. It used to treat Heroin/Opioid addiction

Question 16

Motivational interviewing uses the person’s own values and concerns to elicit change.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

In order to be considered in “remission” of any type, no criteria must have been met for at least 1 month.

Answer 17

False. At least 3 months.

Question 18

Methadone is considered a form of “agonist therapy”

Answer 18

True

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Korsakoff’s Syndrome is associated with prolonged use of opioids, such as heroin.

Answer 20

False. ALCOHOL causes Korsakoffs.

Question 21

Someone suffering from PTSD and Anxiety are likely to get addicted to stimulants.

Answer 21

False. Opioids, which are highly addictive, are commonly abused to self medicate for PTSD.

Question 22

Polysubstance Use Disorder requires repeated use of 3 or more groups of substances in the same 12-month period with no single substance predominating.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

The “mascot” in alcoholic families is often the youngest child and “plays clown” in order to relieve family tension.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

One of the main symptoms of Korsakoff’s Syndrome is amnesia.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

During the Precontemplation stage of change, the client starts to realize he or she has a drug problem.

Answer 25

False. The client realizes he or she has a problem in CONTEMPLATION. In Precontemplation, the client is still in denial.