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?

    <p>To help treat SUD and any co-occurring mental health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Swelling of the clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To modify brain signals and assist in treating certain SUDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of substance abuse?

    <p>The use of illicit substances or misuse of medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes substance addiction?

    <p>The excessive use of a drug that is detrimental to self or society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of substance dependence?

    <p>Significant physical and psychosocial impairment associated with persistent and excessive use of substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of substance tolerance?

    <p>When a dose of a substance becomes less effective over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intense focus on using the substance to the point where daily functioning becomes impaired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons people may abuse drugs?

    <p>To relieve stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of drug dependence?

    <p>Tolerance to or need for increased amounts of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased physical strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for methamphetamines?

    <p>Crystal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cocaine typically consumed?

    <p>Snorted or dissolved in water and injected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with opioids/narcotics?

    <p>They have a high potential for overdose due to rapidly building tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Muscle cramps</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are anabolic steroids typically administered?

    <p>Injected into a muscle or taken orally as tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated about the addictive potential of anabolic steroids?

    <p>They rarely cause addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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