Etiology of Substance Abuse

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What is the first sign of intoxication at a blood alcohol level of.1-.2%?

Low coordination

Which of the following is a psychological factor contributing to alcoholism?

Desire to reduce anxiety

What is the primary focus of socio-cultural theories of alcoholism?

Effects of mass media

What is the link between children of alcoholic parents and their likelihood of developing alcoholism?

<p>They are at a higher risk of developing alcoholism</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of alcoholism do blackout's occur?

<p>Prodromal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chromosomes are linked to susceptibility to alcohol dependence?

<p>Chromosomes 1 and 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of withdrawal symptoms management?

<p>To suppress withdrawal symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to psychological factors, what may influence a child's likelihood of developing substance abuse?

<p>Inconsistency in parent behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the administration of medication based on the presence and severity of withdrawal symptoms?

<p>Symptom-triggered dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the social and environmental factors that influence substance abuse?

<p>Cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the neurobiological theories of substance abuse?

<p>Drug addicts may have an inborn deficiency of endorphins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the behavioral theories of substance abuse?

<p>Resulting from conditioning or cumulative reinforcement from drug use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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