22 Questions
What is the most common effect of anabolic steroids on men?
Increased facial and body hair
Which of the following is NOT a psychosocial effect of anabolic steroid use?
Increased appetite
Which form of treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) involves gradually decreasing the dose of the substance?
Detoxification
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
Which of the following is a common side effect of anabolic steroids in women?
Swelling of the clitoris
What is the primary purpose of medication-assisted therapies in the treatment of SUD?
To modify brain signals and assist in treating certain SUDs
What is the definition of substance abuse?
The use of illicit substances or misuse of medication
Which of the following best describes substance addiction?
The excessive use of a drug that is detrimental to self or society
What is the characteristic feature of substance dependence?
Significant physical and psychosocial impairment associated with persistent and excessive use of substance
What is the definition of substance tolerance?
When a dose of a substance becomes less effective over time
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
What is one of the reasons people may abuse drugs?
To relieve stress
Which of the following is a sign of drug dependence?
Tolerance to or need for increased amounts of the drug
What is the main chemical responsible for the effects of cannabis (marijuana)?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the 'high' state from cannabis?
Increased physical strength
What is another name for methamphetamines?
Crystal
How is cocaine typically consumed?
Snorted or dissolved in water and injected
What is the primary concern with opioids/narcotics?
They have a high potential for overdose due to rapidly building tolerance
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of opioids/narcotics?
Muscle cramps
What is the primary reason given for the abuse of anabolic steroids?
To increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance
How are anabolic steroids typically administered?
Injected into a muscle or taken orally as tablets
What is stated about the addictive potential of anabolic steroids?
They rarely cause addiction
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