Factors Influencing Substance Use Quiz
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Which category of drugs produces analgesia?

  • Hallucinogens
  • Stimulants
  • Opiates (correct)
  • Depressants

    • What is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia?

  • Pharmaceuticals used for non-prescribed purposes
  • Cocaine
  • Cannabis (correct)
  • Ecstasy

    • What percentage of the Australian population meets criteria for a mental health disorder in any given year?

  • 10%
  • 5%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 15%

    • What is the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder?

    <p>It includes experiencing cravings and urges to use the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the remission indicator for a person who has no symptoms other than craving for 3-11 months?

    <p>Early remission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a predictor of alcohol abuse?

    <p>High socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the acute effects of alcohol on the neuroreceptor systems?

    <p>Influences GABA, glutamate, and serotonin neuroreceptor systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of Australians who are current smokers?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common reason smokers gave for trying to quit smoking?

    <p>Health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common predictor of nicotine dependence?

    <p>Early onset smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group had the highest rate of illicit drug use in the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey?

    <p>Homosexual and bisexual individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acute effect of opioids on the body?

    <p>Lead to constipation and sleep disorder breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique criterion for gambling disorder that does not exist for substance use disorders?

    <p>Returning to gamble after winning money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifetime prevalence of gambling disorder compared to alcohol and drug use disorders?

    <p>1-2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of treatment involves using drugs that make the substances extremely unpleasant?

    <p>Aversive treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between peer influences and drug use?

    <p>Individuals are more likely to use drugs if their peers do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a predictor of illicit drug dependence according to the text?

    <p>Having a family history of mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incentive sensitization theory?

    <p>A theory that distinguishes between the 'liking' and 'wanting' of a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological factor can influence drug use and abuse for positive reinforcement, according to the text?

    <p>Disinhibitory traits like impulsivity and sensation seeking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sociocultural factor can reduce the likelihood of substance use, according to the text?

    <p>Supportive families with good parent-child relationships and appropriate behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of substance use disorder according to DSM-5?

    <p>A maladaptive pattern of substance abuse leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the negative response to the absence of a drug?

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

    What is the difference between substance abuse and substance dependence?

    <p>Substance dependence is more severe than substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first non-substance addictive related disorder included in the DSM?

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

    What is the threshold for severity in Gambling Disorder compared to Substance Use Disorders?

    <p>The threshold for severity is lower in Gambling Disorder than in Substance Use Disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis have at least one other diagnosis?

    <p>96%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common comorbid mood disorder among individuals with Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Major Depressive Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the variance in Gambling Disorder diagnosis is explained by genetics?

    <p>50-60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental factor may contribute to the development of Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Childhood maltreatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have comorbid alcohol and drug use disorders?

    <p>38-73%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetics in the development of Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Explains 50-60% of the variance in diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common comorbid anxiety disorder among individuals with Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Social Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for severity in Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Severe (8-9 symptoms)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the environmental contributions to the development of Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Parental gambling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?

    <p>Cognitive behavioural therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have comorbid mood disorders?

    <p>49-56%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetics in the development of Gambling Disorder according to the text?

    <p>Explains 50-60% of the variance in diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between treatment for Gambling Disorder and treatment for substance use disorders?

    <p>They have similar treatment but different relapse rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have at least one other diagnosis?

    <p>Up to 96%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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