Drugs and Drug Abuse Definitions

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What is the most common effect of anabolic steroids on men?

Liver or kidney failure
Erectile dysfunction
Increased facial and body hair (correct)
Swelling of the clitoris

Which of the following is NOT a psychosocial effect of anabolic steroid use?

Paranoia
Increased appetite (correct)
Aggressive behavior
Mood swings

Which form of treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) involves gradually decreasing the dose of the substance?

Cognitive and behavioral therapies
Medication-assisted therapies
Self-help programs
Detoxification (correct)

What is the main purpose of cognitive and behavioral therapies in the treatment of SUD?

To help treat SUD and any co-occurring mental health conditions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common side effect of anabolic steroids in women?

Swelling of the clitoris (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of medication-assisted therapies in the treatment of SUD?

To modify brain signals and assist in treating certain SUDs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of substance abuse?

The use of illicit substances or misuse of medication (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes substance addiction?

The excessive use of a drug that is detrimental to self or society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of substance dependence?

Significant physical and psychosocial impairment associated with persistent and excessive use of substance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of substance tolerance?

When a dose of a substance becomes less effective over time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a substance use disorder (SUD)?

Intense focus on using the substance to the point where daily functioning becomes impaired (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons people may abuse drugs?

To relieve stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of drug dependence?

Tolerance to or need for increased amounts of the drug (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main chemical responsible for the effects of cannabis (marijuana)?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the 'high' state from cannabis?

Increased physical strength (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for methamphetamines?

Crystal (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is cocaine typically consumed?

Snorted or dissolved in water and injected (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with opioids/narcotics?

They have a high potential for overdose due to rapidly building tolerance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of opioids/narcotics?

Muscle cramps (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason given for the abuse of anabolic steroids?

To increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are anabolic steroids typically administered?

Injected into a muscle or taken orally as tablets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the addictive potential of anabolic steroids?

They rarely cause addiction (B) Signup and view all the answers