Substance Abuse

Self-Study Examination

Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions.  Remember, there's only one answer to each question.

1. Addiction is the compulsive act of doing or using something out of habit; the person engages in a relationship with the substance

a) True
b) False

2. Craving is the result of a decrease in opioids in the brain

a) True
b) False

3. Tolerance develops rapidly with alcohol abuse and develops slowly when taking drugs

a) True
b) False

4. Cross-addiction is the exchange of one harmful dependency for another

a) True
b) False

5. A substance abuser is never in denial

a) True
b) False

6. A substance abuser never develops ritual-like habits

a) True
b) False

7. The addictive personality develops after the person becomes an addict

a) True
b) False

8. Alcohol is absorbed faster on a full stomach

a) True
b) False

9. Everyone's chemical balance is exactly the same

a) True
b) False

10. TIQ is a highly addictive, heroin-like substance

a) True
b) False

11. Withdrawal is the brain's attempt to return to its original chemical balance

a) True
b) False

12. Seizures require immediate attention

a) True
b) False

13. Delirium tremons is a serious form of withdrawal

a) True
b) False

14. Methadone, an opiate, is used to withdraw a substance abuser from heroin

a) True
b) False

15. A person can experience eight hours of sensory changes after taking LSD

a) True
b) False

16. Marijuana is a harmless drug

a) True
b) False

17. Crack is cocaine in crystal form

a) True
b) False

18. A combination of two drugs is called synergism

a) True
b) False

19. Aspirin has no affect on the blood-clotting mechanism

a) True
b) False

20. The half-life of Valium is twelve hours

a) True
b) False

21. Fat in the liver hinders the supply of blood to the liver cells

a) True
b) False

22. Alcoholic cirrhosis develops in the early stage of liver disease

a) True
b) False

23. Diabetes can result from the destruction of the cells of the pancreas

a) True
b) False

24. The production of sex hormones is altered from chronic substance abuse

a) True
b) False

25. Substance abuse does not affect the adrenal glands

a) True
b) False

26. Drugs do not affect the fetus in a pregnant woman

a) True
b) False

27. Malnutrition is sometimes the result of substance abuse

a) True
b) False

28. Parents need to take a firm stand with their children and forbid drug use

a) True
b) False

29. Physiological changes in the elderly affect the metabolism and excretion of drugs

a) True
b) False

30. Drugs are sometimes connected with suicide

a) True
b) False

31. Grief is not a normal experience

a) True
b) False

32. A child can understand a substance abuser's behavior

a) True
b) False

33. Some occupations are more conducive to drinking than others

a) True
b) False

34. Hopelessness is the major feeling in a suicide

a) True
b) False

35. Drugs will enhance sexual function

a) True
b) False

36. Advertising doesn't have any influence on substance abuse

a) True
b) False

37. Attitudes about substance abuse are passed down from generation to generation

a) True
b) False

38. Society's attitude about substance abuse never changes

a) True
b) False

39. The media is influential in shaping acceptance of alcohol by the population

a) True
b) False

40. The longer the person incapacitates himself with drugs, the more it will affect his physical ability to lead an active life

a) True
b) False

41. A characteristic of a substance abuser is selfishness

a) True
b) False

42. Emotional abuse can be either verbal or behavioral

a) True
b) False

43. Anger is a feeling that is prevalent in the dysfunctional family

a) True
b) False

44. Substance abuse doesn't affect the family

a) True
b) False

45. A person should be taught coping methods when he is a child

a) True
b) False

46. Co-dependents center their life around other people

a) True
b) False

47. Self-esteem is a sense of value, a feeling of well-being

a) True
b) False

48. Intimacy never changes in a relationship

a) True
b) False

49. A healthy way to express a feeling is to own it

a) True
b) False

50. Invalidation is caring for a person

a) True
b) False

51. Depression is a psychological symptom of co-dependency

a) True
b) False

52. A co-dependent has trouble setting boundaries

a) True
b) False

53. A positive attitude helps in the process of recovery

a) True
b) False

54. Co-dependents are compulsive people-pleasers

a) True
b) False

55. Co-dependents are good communicators

a) True
b) False

56. No preparation is necessary for the intervention process

a) True
b) False

57. Acceptance is the final stage in the grieving process

a) True
b) False

58. Detachment is letting go of the caretaker role

a) True
b) False

59. A successful intervention happens when a person is immediately admitted to a treatment center

a) True
b) False

60. Abstinence is absolutely necessary for recovery

a) True
b) False

61. Detoxification is a process of withdrawal

a) True
b) False

62. Treatment is only for the substance abuser's benefit

a) True
b) False

63. People do not need leisure time

a) True
b) False

64. The substance abuser needs to identify the emotional responses that trigger drug use

a) True
b) False

65. Spirituality is the center of an individual's value system

a) True
b) False

66. Al-Anon is a treatment program for the family of the substance abuser

a) True
b) False

67. The process of recovery takes care of itself

a) True
b) False

68. The family of the substance abuser helps him the best if they ignore him

a) True
b) False

69. The family of a recovering addict needs to work their program

a) True
b) False

70. Mature individuals believe in themselves

a) True
b) False