10 Questions
What is the primary focus of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)?
Researching the prevention and treatment of substance abuse disorders
How does NIDA define Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/Addiction?
A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and long-lasting changes in the brain
What is the basis of any effective treatment program according to scientific research?
Matching treatment settings and interventions to an individual’s specific problems and needs
Why are drug abusers at risk for relapse even after long periods of abstinence?
Due to permanent changes in the brain's structure and function caused by drug abuse
What is a key principle of effective treatment according to NIDA?
Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to an individual’s particular problems and needs
Substance Use Disorder/Addiction is not a chronic, relapsing disorder according to NIDA's definition.
False
No single treatment is suitable for everyone according to NIDA's principles of effective treatment.
True
NIDA states that treatment settings, interventions, and services should not be matched to an individual's particular problems and needs.
False
According to NIDA, drugs of abuse do not alter the brain’s structure and function.
False
NIDA does not emphasize the importance of readily available treatment.
False
Learn about the principles of effective treatment for substance abuse and addiction, as defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Understand the characteristics of substance use disorder (SUD) and the long-lasting changes in the brain associated with addiction.
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