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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>High socioeconomic status (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Australians who are current smokers?

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

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

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

What is the most common predictor of nicotine dependence?

<p>Early onset smoking (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aversive treatment (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Withdrawal (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Gambling (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?

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

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

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

What is the threshold for severity in Gambling Disorder?

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

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

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

What is the recommended treatment for Gambling Disorder?

<p>Cognitive behavioural therapy (B)</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% (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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