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Which of the following best describes the changes that occur in the brain as individuals drink more alcohol over time?
Which of the following best describes the changes that occur in the brain as individuals drink more alcohol over time?
- The brain structure and function remain unchanged despite increased alcohol consumption.
- The brain structure and function undergo progressive changes that can compromise brain function. (correct)
- The brain structure and function become more resilient and adaptable to alcohol consumption.
- The brain structure and function experience temporary changes that are quickly reversed when alcohol consumption stops.
How does the passage describe the relationship between the three stages of the addiction cycle?
How does the passage describe the relationship between the three stages of the addiction cycle?
- The three stages are interconnected and feed on each other. (correct)
- The three stages are independent and do not influence each other.
- The three stages are cyclical, but a person can only enter the cycle at the first stage.
- The three stages are linear, with each stage leading directly to the next.
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
- The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the executive function stage. (correct)
- The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the negative emotional states stage.
- The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the incentive salience stage.
- The prefrontal cortex is not involved in the addiction cycle.
According to the passage, how can the addiction cycle be entered?
According to the passage, how can the addiction cycle be entered?
What is the role of the extended amygdala in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
What is the role of the extended amygdala in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
What is the role of the basal ganglia in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
What is the role of the basal ganglia in the addiction cycle according to the passage?
According to the passage, how long can the changes in the brain caused by alcohol consumption endure?
According to the passage, how long can the changes in the brain caused by alcohol consumption endure?
What is the relationship between the three stages of the addiction cycle described in the passage?
What is the relationship between the three stages of the addiction cycle described in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences how people use substances and think about substance users?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences how people use substances and think about substance users?
Which of the following is a reason for the low treatment prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
Which of the following is a reason for the low treatment prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
What type of 'rehab centers' have proliferated as a result of the factors impacting treatment uptake for AUD?
What type of 'rehab centers' have proliferated as a result of the factors impacting treatment uptake for AUD?
Which of the following is a common misconception or stigma about patients with AUDs that can impact treatment uptake?
Which of the following is a common misconception or stigma about patients with AUDs that can impact treatment uptake?
According to the WHO Alcohol Use Risk Levels diagram, which level represents the 'green box' that we should aim to get people into?
According to the WHO Alcohol Use Risk Levels diagram, which level represents the 'green box' that we should aim to get people into?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor that can contribute to higher rates of substance use problems?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor that can contribute to higher rates of substance use problems?
What is the main reason given in the text for the low treatment prevalence of AUD?
What is the main reason given in the text for the low treatment prevalence of AUD?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to get people into the 'green box' of low-risk drinking on the WHO Alcohol Use Risk Levels diagram?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to get people into the 'green box' of low-risk drinking on the WHO Alcohol Use Risk Levels diagram?
What has been the trend of buprenorphine use across most states in the past decade?
What has been the trend of buprenorphine use across most states in the past decade?
What is described as a more common option for treating addiction in other countries compared to the United States?
What is described as a more common option for treating addiction in other countries compared to the United States?
What was the key finding from the randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2009?
What was the key finding from the randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2009?
What was the key change that occurred in Portugal's drug policy in 2001?
What was the key change that occurred in Portugal's drug policy in 2001?
What was the initial impact of Portugal's drug policy change in the mid-2010s?
What was the initial impact of Portugal's drug policy change in the mid-2010s?
What was the key change in Portugal's drug oversight operation that occurred in 2012?
What was the key change in Portugal's drug oversight operation that occurred in 2012?
What trend has been observed in the prevalence of high-risk opioid use in Portugal compared to other European countries?
What trend has been observed in the prevalence of high-risk opioid use in Portugal compared to other European countries?
What issue has been observed in Oregon's decriminalization experience since 2020?
What issue has been observed in Oregon's decriminalization experience since 2020?
Which of the following treatments was found to be superior to other treatments in terms of continuous abstinence and percentage of days abstinent?
Which of the following treatments was found to be superior to other treatments in terms of continuous abstinence and percentage of days abstinent?
What is the basic premise of the NIAAA Treatment Navigator website?
What is the basic premise of the NIAAA Treatment Navigator website?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an effective treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an effective treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
What is the key difference between the traditional blame approach and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) in treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
What is the key difference between the traditional blame approach and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) in treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
Which of the following is a key premise of the Controlled drinking/Guided Self-Change approach to treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
Which of the following is a key premise of the Controlled drinking/Guided Self-Change approach to treating Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?
Which of the following non-spiritual peer-support interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is mentioned?
Which of the following non-spiritual peer-support interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is mentioned?
What is the key focus of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) according to the text?
What is the key focus of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) according to the text?
What statistic is provided in the text regarding the utilization of medications for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)?
What statistic is provided in the text regarding the utilization of medications for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)?
According to the passage, what is the primary role of the incentive salience circuits during the binge/intoxication stage?
According to the passage, what is the primary role of the incentive salience circuits during the binge/intoxication stage?
What happens to the reward systems of the basal ganglia during the withdrawal/negative affect stage?
What happens to the reward systems of the basal ganglia during the withdrawal/negative affect stage?
Which of the following best describes the role of the basal ganglia's reward system in the addiction cycle?
Which of the following best describes the role of the basal ganglia's reward system in the addiction cycle?
What is the primary source of the negative feelings associated with alcohol withdrawal, according to the passage?
What is the primary source of the negative feelings associated with alcohol withdrawal, according to the passage?
According to the passage, which brain region is primarily involved in linking environmental cues with the rewarding effects of alcohol?
According to the passage, which brain region is primarily involved in linking environmental cues with the rewarding effects of alcohol?
During which stage of the addiction cycle does the basal ganglia's reward system become reinforced, increasing the likelihood of repeated alcohol consumption?
During which stage of the addiction cycle does the basal ganglia's reward system become reinforced, increasing the likelihood of repeated alcohol consumption?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a withdrawal symptom in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a withdrawal symptom in the passage?
What is the primary reason given in the passage for why a person feels the need to continue drinking alcohol during the withdrawal/negative affect stage?
What is the primary reason given in the passage for why a person feels the need to continue drinking alcohol during the withdrawal/negative affect stage?
