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Which drug has seen a dramatic increase in regular use and dependence in Australia in recent years?
Which drug has seen a dramatic increase in regular use and dependence in Australia in recent years?
What was the reason for the decline in heroin availability in Australia at the turn of the twenty-first century?
What was the reason for the decline in heroin availability in Australia at the turn of the twenty-first century?
What did the Australian government establish in response to public concerns about methamphetamine use?
What did the Australian government establish in response to public concerns about methamphetamine use?
What was one of the recommendations made by the task force regarding methamphetamine treatment?
What was one of the recommendations made by the task force regarding methamphetamine treatment?
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Which substance is the most commonly used drug in Australia and New Zealand?
Which substance is the most commonly used drug in Australia and New Zealand?
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What symptoms did Anna report as part of her cannabis use disorder?
What symptoms did Anna report as part of her cannabis use disorder?
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What negative outcome could occur if Anna continues her use of cannabis?
What negative outcome could occur if Anna continues her use of cannabis?
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What is the prevalence of cannabis use disorder among Australian adults?
What is the prevalence of cannabis use disorder among Australian adults?
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Which of the following is a concern regarding the spread of drug use in rural and remote areas of Australia?
Which of the following is a concern regarding the spread of drug use in rural and remote areas of Australia?
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What is the main focus of the DSM-5 chapter on substance-related disorders?
What is the main focus of the DSM-5 chapter on substance-related disorders?
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What percentage of Emergency Department doctors and nurses have reported violence or threats related to alcohol?
What percentage of Emergency Department doctors and nurses have reported violence or threats related to alcohol?
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Which substances are included in the classification of substance use disorders in the DSM-5?
Which substances are included in the classification of substance use disorders in the DSM-5?
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Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of opioid withdrawal?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of opioid withdrawal?
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Which substance was initially thought to not have significant withdrawal symptoms?
Which substance was initially thought to not have significant withdrawal symptoms?
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Which of the following is a common symptom experienced during cannabis withdrawal?
Which of the following is a common symptom experienced during cannabis withdrawal?
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Based on the text, what was the reason for Anna's truancy and expulsion from school?
Based on the text, what was the reason for Anna's truancy and expulsion from school?
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Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?
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What is the difference between 'harmful use' and 'substance dependence' according to the ICD-10?
What is the difference between 'harmful use' and 'substance dependence' according to the ICD-10?
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Which substance withdrawal state can be life-threatening?
Which substance withdrawal state can be life-threatening?
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What are some of the criteria for substance dependence according to the ICD-10?
What are some of the criteria for substance dependence according to the ICD-10?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of substance use disorder according to the DSM criteria?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of substance use disorder according to the DSM criteria?
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What is the definition of alcohol dependence syndrome?
What is the definition of alcohol dependence syndrome?
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What influenced the current diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder?
What influenced the current diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder?
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What is NOT a characteristic of severe substance (alcohol) use disorder according to the case study?
What is NOT a characteristic of severe substance (alcohol) use disorder according to the case study?
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Which substance use disorder appears to be more prevalent in Australia than in New Zealand?
Which substance use disorder appears to be more prevalent in Australia than in New Zealand?
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What serious harm is associated with the dependent use of opioids?
What serious harm is associated with the dependent use of opioids?
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Which class of drugs is experiencing an increase in incidence as it becomes more widely used, more potent, and is increasingly injected?
Which class of drugs is experiencing an increase in incidence as it becomes more widely used, more potent, and is increasingly injected?
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What is a significant concern across Australian Indigenous communities?
What is a significant concern across Australian Indigenous communities?
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Which substance use disorder is less prevalent than cannabis dependence?
Which substance use disorder is less prevalent than cannabis dependence?
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Why should care be taken in interpreting the prevalence of substance use disorders in Australia compared to New Zealand?
Why should care be taken in interpreting the prevalence of substance use disorders in Australia compared to New Zealand?
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