30 Questions
Which drug has seen a dramatic increase in regular use and dependence in Australia in recent years?
Methamphetamine
What was the reason for the decline in heroin availability in Australia at the turn of the twenty-first century?
Increased use of synthetic drugs
What did the Australian government establish in response to public concerns about methamphetamine use?
A national task force
What was one of the recommendations made by the task force regarding methamphetamine treatment?
Improved access to treatment
Which substance is the most commonly used drug in Australia and New Zealand?
Alcohol
What symptoms did Anna report as part of her cannabis use disorder?
Tolerance and difficulty cutting down or stopping
What negative outcome could occur if Anna continues her use of cannabis?
Psychotic disorder
What is the prevalence of cannabis use disorder among Australian adults?
10.0%
Which of the following is a concern regarding the spread of drug use in rural and remote areas of Australia?
The shortage of treatment and long waiting lists
What is the main focus of the DSM-5 chapter on substance-related disorders?
Substance use disorders
What percentage of Emergency Department doctors and nurses have reported violence or threats related to alcohol?
90%
Which substances are included in the classification of substance use disorders in the DSM-5?
Alcohol, cannabis, hallucinogens, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, tobacco, and other substances
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of opioid withdrawal?
Muscle aches
Which substance was initially thought to not have significant withdrawal symptoms?
Cannabis
Which of the following is a common symptom experienced during cannabis withdrawal?
Sleep disturbances
Based on the text, what was the reason for Anna's truancy and expulsion from school?
Cannabis use
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?
Hallucinations
What is the difference between 'harmful use' and 'substance dependence' according to the ICD-10?
Harmful use refers to impaired control over use, while substance dependence refers to clear evidence of harm.
Which substance withdrawal state can be life-threatening?
Alcohol
What are some of the criteria for substance dependence according to the ICD-10?
Preoccupation with substance use and impaired control over use
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of substance use disorder according to the DSM criteria?
Persistent desire to reduce substance use
What is the definition of alcohol dependence syndrome?
All of the above
What influenced the current diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder?
Edwards and Gross (1976)
What is NOT a characteristic of severe substance (alcohol) use disorder according to the case study?
Regular moderate drinking
Which substance use disorder appears to be more prevalent in Australia than in New Zealand?
Alcohol use disorder
What serious harm is associated with the dependent use of opioids?
Paranoid psychotic states
Which class of drugs is experiencing an increase in incidence as it becomes more widely used, more potent, and is increasingly injected?
Amphetamines
What is a significant concern across Australian Indigenous communities?
Alcohol and other drug use
Which substance use disorder is less prevalent than cannabis dependence?
Opioid dependence
Why should care be taken in interpreting the prevalence of substance use disorders in Australia compared to New Zealand?
Both different survey methods and population demographics
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