40 Questions
Which category of drugs produces analgesia?
Opiates
What is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia?
Cannabis
What percentage of the Australian population meets criteria for a mental health disorder in any given year?
20%
What is the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder?
It includes experiencing cravings and urges to use the drug
What is the remission indicator for a person who has no symptoms other than craving for 3-11 months?
Early remission
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of alcohol abuse?
High socioeconomic status
What are the acute effects of alcohol on the neuroreceptor systems?
Influences GABA, glutamate, and serotonin neuroreceptor systems
What is the percentage of Australians who are current smokers?
15%
What is the most common reason smokers gave for trying to quit smoking?
Health issues
What is the most common predictor of nicotine dependence?
Early onset smoking
Which group had the highest rate of illicit drug use in the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey?
Homosexual and bisexual individuals
What is the acute effect of opioids on the body?
Lead to constipation and sleep disorder breathing
What is the unique criterion for gambling disorder that does not exist for substance use disorders?
Returning to gamble after winning money
What is the lifetime prevalence of gambling disorder compared to alcohol and drug use disorders?
1-2%
Which type of treatment involves using drugs that make the substances extremely unpleasant?
Aversive treatment
What is the relationship between peer influences and drug use?
Individuals are more likely to use drugs if their peers do so
Which of the following is a predictor of illicit drug dependence according to the text?
Having a family history of mental illness
What is the incentive sensitization theory?
A theory that distinguishes between the 'liking' and 'wanting' of a drug
What psychological factor can influence drug use and abuse for positive reinforcement, according to the text?
Disinhibitory traits like impulsivity and sensation seeking
What sociocultural factor can reduce the likelihood of substance use, according to the text?
Supportive families with good parent-child relationships and appropriate behaviors
Which of the following is the definition of substance use disorder according to DSM-5?
A maladaptive pattern of substance abuse leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more symptoms
Which term refers to the negative response to the absence of a drug?
Withdrawal
What is the difference between substance abuse and substance dependence?
Substance dependence is more severe than substance abuse
What is the first non-substance addictive related disorder included in the DSM?
Gambling
What is the threshold for severity in Gambling Disorder compared to Substance Use Disorders?
The threshold for severity is lower in Gambling Disorder than in Substance Use Disorders.
What percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis have at least one other diagnosis?
96%
What is the most common comorbid mood disorder among individuals with Gambling Disorder?
Major Depressive Disorder
What percentage of the variance in Gambling Disorder diagnosis is explained by genetics?
50-60%
What environmental factor may contribute to the development of Gambling Disorder?
Childhood maltreatment
What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have comorbid alcohol and drug use disorders?
38-73%
What is the role of genetics in the development of Gambling Disorder?
Explains 50-60% of the variance in diagnosis
What is the most common comorbid anxiety disorder among individuals with Gambling Disorder?
Social Anxiety Disorder
What is the threshold for severity in Gambling Disorder?
Severe (8-9 symptoms)
What are the environmental contributions to the development of Gambling Disorder?
Parental gambling
What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?
Cognitive behavioural therapy
What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have comorbid mood disorders?
49-56%
What is the role of genetics in the development of Gambling Disorder according to the text?
Explains 50-60% of the variance in diagnosis
What is the relationship between treatment for Gambling Disorder and treatment for substance use disorders?
They have similar treatment but different relapse rates
What is the percentage of individuals with a Gambling Disorder diagnosis who have at least one other diagnosis?
Up to 96%
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the factors that influence substance use, including peer influences and societal attitudes. Learn about the integrative model for substance use and how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors contribute to the development of substance use disorders. Keywords: peer influences, societal attitudes, integrative model, substance use disorders.
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