Substance Use and Alcohol Withdrawal Quiz

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

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

<p>External factors such as social interactions and internal factors such as emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An escalation into a relapse characterized by problematic use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination from the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time of day the substance is consumed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeling stressed or anxious (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metabolism and elimination processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joyful reminiscence of past experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7–10 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>20% from the stomach and 80% from the small intestines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intravenous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Absorption through mucous membranes in the nasal passages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3–5 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>90% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acetic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of pancreatitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 to 30 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 standard drink per hour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irritation of the esophagus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 - 10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid withdrawal symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reduced effectiveness of drugs within the same category (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased heart rate and blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cellular death due to blockage of blood vessels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>48 to 72 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Enhancing respiratory function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cold turkey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

External triggers are things outside of you that can cause you to crave drugs, such as seeing someone use drugs or being in a place where drugs are used.

Internal triggers are things inside of you that can cause you to crave drugs, such as thinking about the good times you had while using drugs or feeling sad, happy, or stressed.

A lapse is when someone with substance use disorder uses drugs once or a few times after a period of abstinence. It is usually followed by feelings of guilt and failure.

Relapse is when someone with substance use disorder returns to regular or problematic drug use after a period of abstinence. It is a serious problem and needs to be addressed.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs affect the body and brain.

Psychoactive substances can change mood, thoughts, perceptions, and behavior.

The effects of a substance depend on the type of substance, the quantity used, the way it is taken, the person's age, and how long they have been using it regularly.

The time it takes for a substance to start having an effect after it's taken.

How a substance is taken into the body, such as swallowing, injecting, or inhaling.

The process of a substance moving from the point of administration into the bloodstream.

How a substance spreads throughout the body after entering the bloodstream.

The process of a substance being broken down by the body.

The time it takes for a substance to be eliminated from the body.

The way a substance is taken that allows it to enter the lungs and bloodstream directly.

The way a substance is taken that allows it to be absorbed from the stomach and intestines into the bloodstream.

The way a substance is taken that allows it to be injected directly into the bloodstream.

A state where the body needs a drug to function normally and experiences withdrawal symptoms without it.

A state where the mind craves a drug for psychological comfort or mood regulation.

When substances from the same category of drugs can trigger similar withdrawal symptoms due to similar effects on the body.

A set of unpleasant symptoms experienced when a person abruptly stops using a drug they are physically dependent on.

A state where the body is overwhelmed by a drug, often resulting in serious adverse effects.

Risks associated with injecting drugs, including blood vessel blockage, infections, and damage to vital organs.

Drugs that slow down the central nervous system's functions.

A widely used depressant that is legally available in most countries.

Medications used for sedation, anesthesia, and preventing seizures.

Effects of drugs on the body and brain.

Substances that alter mood, thoughts, perceptions, and behavior.

A condition characterized by confusion, memory loss, poor coordination, and vision problems caused by thiamine deficiency, often occurring in heavy alcohol users. It can progress to Korsakoff's syndrome.

A severe neurological disorder resulting from chronic thiamine deficiency, most often associated with chronic alcoholism. It leads to permanent brain damage and is marked by memory gaps filled with fabricated stories.

A serious, potentially life-threatening condition marking the peak of alcohol withdrawal. It involves confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, delusions, fever, and increased heart rate.

A group of symptoms that occur when a person who is physically dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. It includes tremors, sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea, anxiety, and possibly seizures.

A condition affecting the heart muscle, leading to its deterioration and weakening. It is a common cardiovascular effect of chronic alcohol abuse.

The process by which the body breaks down alcohol.

About 90% of alcohol is metabolized by the liver, while the rest is excreted through breath, urine, and sweat.

Alcohol consumption can lead to feelings of relaxation, well-being, or even hostility and depression.

Alcohol consumption can affect reaction time, motor coordination, judgment, insight, and memory.

Alcohol consumption can lead to irritation of the esophagus and stomach, as well as gastrointestinal problems like gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cancer in the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, and liver.

Alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, which involves the destruction of liver cells.

Alcohol consumption can cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and diabetes.

Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) is an enzyme that converts alcohol into acetaldehyde, which is then further converted into acetic acid.

Alcohol is metabolized at a rate of about one standard drink per hour.