History of Opioid Crisis

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What was the primary concern of the religion-inspired moral philanthropists regarding opioid use?

The corruption of women and the deserving poor due to opioid use (correct)

The economic impact of opium trade on the industrial revolution

The impact of opioid use on the working class

The long-term effects of opium use on individuals and society

What was the main objective of the National Temperance Society formed in 1865?

To crusade against alcohol consumption (correct)

To provide medical assistance to opioid addicts

To establish stricter regulations on the opium trade

To promote the moderate use of opioids

What is the core idea of the moral model of addiction?

Addiction is a result of societal and environmental factors

Addiction is a medical condition that requires treatment

Addiction is a result of poor personal choices and moral weakness (correct)

Addiction is a result of genetic predisposition

What is the main link between the moral model of addiction and rational choice theory?

Both believe in the importance of individual choice in addiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying tone of UK drug policy regarding drug use and economic potential?

Drug use is a threat to economic potential Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rolleston report in 1926?

It recognized substance misuse as a medical problem Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Society for the Suppression of the Opium Trade (SSOT) formed in 1874?

To crusade against the opium trade Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying concern of the Quaker organisations regarding the physical and moral conditions in poor communities?

The physical and moral well-being of individuals in poor communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the moral model of addiction in modern society?

It blames the individual for their addiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the social learning theory proposed by Bandura in 1977?

We learn our behaviours by mimicking others Signup and view all the answers

According to Becker's labelling theory, what happens to individuals who are labelled as deviants?

They are viewed as outsiders and are stigmatized by society Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of Rat Park experiment conducted by Bruce Alexander?

Rats in a stimulating environment preferred water Signup and view all the answers

What was the main factor that contributed to the reduction of addiction symptoms in US soldiers who returned home from the Vietnam War?

Change in social setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the biopsychosocial model proposed by Zinberg?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of social rituals in the context of drug use?

To provide informal behavioural patterns associated with substance use Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the moral model of addiction?

Drug addiction is a result of poor moral character Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the medical model of addiction?

It does not take into account social and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of Becker's study on cannabis use in the jazz scene?

Cannabis use becomes pleasurable only after repetitive practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the socio-cultural model of drug use?

The social and cultural norms and values associated with drug use Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the formation of the Brain Committee in 1961?

To investigate drug use and find ways to combat it Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Brain Committee report in 1965?

A barrage of new legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

The advisory council on the misuse of drugs (ACMD) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of the medical model of addiction?

It was stigmatizing and judgmental towards addicts Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the increase in drug use among the younger population in the 1960s?

An increase in drug related crimes Signup and view all the answers

What was the main factor that contributed to the rise of the temperance movement?

The moral and social concerns about the impact of drug use on individuals and society Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the introduction of the ABD classification system of drugs?

To classify drugs based on their addictive potential Signup and view all the answers

What was the main criticism of the psychological model of addiction?

There was very little evidence to support the concept of an addictive personality Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the introduction of the licensing system for doctors prescribing opiates and cocaine?

To regulate the prescription of these drugs and reduce over-prescription Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the opium wars?

An increase in the trade of opium Signup and view all the answers