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What is the effect of nicotine on the brain's reward system?
What is the effect of nicotine on the brain's reward system?
- It has a delayed effect on the reward system
- It slows down the reward system
- It has no effect on the reward system
- It has an almost immediate effect on the reward system (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of substance dependence?
What is the primary characteristic of substance dependence?
- Reversible, substance-specific syndrome
- Uncomfortable symptoms when taking the substance
- Successful attempts to stop using the substance
- Tolerance to the drug’s effect (correct)
What type of drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates?
What type of drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates?
- Stimulants
- Psychoactive drugs
- Sedative, hypnotics, or anxiolytics (correct)
- Opioids
What is the difference between substance abuse and addiction?
What is the difference between substance abuse and addiction?
What is the result of developing a tolerance to a drug?
What is the result of developing a tolerance to a drug?
What is the definition of addiction?
What is the definition of addiction?
What is the effect of opioids on the user?
What is the effect of opioids on the user?
What is the primary cause of repeated drug use?
What is the primary cause of repeated drug use?
What is the function of nicotine in tobacco?
What is the function of nicotine in tobacco?
What is the term used to describe the negative psychological and physical reactions that occur when use of a substance ceases or dramatically decreases?
What is the term used to describe the negative psychological and physical reactions that occur when use of a substance ceases or dramatically decreases?
What is the characteristic of bidis compared to regular cigarettes?
What is the characteristic of bidis compared to regular cigarettes?
What is the outcome of using a substance that results in maladaptive behavior?
What is the outcome of using a substance that results in maladaptive behavior?
