Question 1

Controlled research studies have shown that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an alcoholic never can drink again 
B) controlled drinking is possible for most alcoholics as long as they are carefully supervised by a family member 
C) controlled drinking is possible for relatively few alcoholics 
D) controlled drinking is a myth 
A) an alcoholic never can drink again 
B) controlled drinking is possible for most alcoholics as long as they are carefully supervised by a family member 
C) controlled drinking is possible for relatively few alcoholics 
D) controlled drinking is a myth

Question 2

John has been an alcoholic for many years.He is having trouble remembering information that he has just been given.When talking about the past,he often elaborates on a few details to make it appear as though he remembers past situations clearly.John is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) Wernicke's encephalopathy 
B) Wernicke's disease 
C) Korsakoff's psychosis 
D) Korsakoff's encephalopathy 
A) Wernicke's encephalopathy 
B) Wernicke's disease 
C) Korsakoff's psychosis 
D) Korsakoff's encephalopathy

Question 3

The percentage of heavy drinkers who eventually develop alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 percent 
B) 10 to 20 percent 
C) 50 to 60 percent 
D) 90 to 100 percent 
A) 1 to 2 percent 
B) 10 to 20 percent 
C) 50 to 60 percent 
D) 90 to 100 percent

Question 4

The extended-release injectable form of naltrexone (brand name: Vivitrol)increases problems associated with individuals skipping their medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of Type 2 alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A) high tendency to use alcohol to achieve positive feelings 
B) environmental factors having the greatest influence 
C) fighting when drinking 
D) onset of alcohol problems after age twenty-five 
A) high tendency to use alcohol to achieve positive feelings 
B) environmental factors having the greatest influence 
C) fighting when drinking 
D) onset of alcohol problems after age twenty-five

Question 6

Dementia is a term that refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a cognitive deficit 
B) an abnormality in the brain 
C) a decrease in alcohol dehydrogenase 
D) a tendency toward violent behavior 
A) a cognitive deficit 
B) an abnormality in the brain 
C) a decrease in alcohol dehydrogenase 
D) a tendency toward violent behavior

Question 7

Alcohol is a recognized carcinogen,owing to the increased risk of cancer after years of chronic alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One criticism of the concept of codependency is that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) it makes the person feel like a victim 
B) it makes the person seek help before he or she is ready to accept it 
C) it makes the alcoholic feel extremely guilty 
D) it makes the world go round 
A) it makes the person feel like a victim 
B) it makes the person seek help before he or she is ready to accept it 
C) it makes the alcoholic feel extremely guilty 
D) it makes the world go round

Question 9

According to Alcoholics Anonymous,__________.

Accepted Answer

A) an alcoholic is never cured 
B) every recovering alcoholic needs a sponsor 
C) the process of recovery never ends 
D) all of the above 
A) an alcoholic is never cured 
B) every recovering alcoholic needs a sponsor 
C) the process of recovery never ends 
D) all of the above

Question 10

SMART Recovery program uses the twelve steps to treat alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A major problem or problems with disulfiram (Antabuse)treatment is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) abuse potential of disulfiram as a street drug 
B) need to ingest nicotine at the same time 
C) compliance of the alcoholic in taking the medication regularly 
D) all of the above 
A) abuse potential of disulfiram as a street drug 
B) need to ingest nicotine at the same time 
C) compliance of the alcoholic in taking the medication regularly 
D) all of the above

Question 12

An intoxicated person's driving ability is overestimated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The greatest risk for FAS or FAE is associated with drinking __________.

Accepted Answer

A) during the last two weeks of pregnancy 
B) during the last three months of pregnancy 
C) throughout one's pregnancy 
D) during first trimester of pregnancy 
A) during the last two weeks of pregnancy 
B) during the last three months of pregnancy 
C) throughout one's pregnancy 
D) during first trimester of pregnancy

Question 14

The American Medical Association recognizes alcoholism as a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The best way to treat alcoholism is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) biologically based treatments 
B) psychosocial interventions 
C) Alcoholics Anonymous 
D) No one treatment is best. 
A) biologically based treatments 
B) psychosocial interventions 
C) Alcoholics Anonymous 
D) No one treatment is best.

Question 16

A preoccupation with drinking would be an example of the _______ component of the criteria used to define alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological-behavioral 
B) social 
C) physical 
D) cultural 
A) psychological-behavioral 
B) social 
C) physical 
D) cultural

Question 17

About _______ U.S.adults is either alcohol dependent or an alcohol abuser.

Accepted Answer

A) one in otw 
B) one in six 
C) one in twelve 
D) one in twenty 
A) one in otw 
B) one in six 
C) one in twelve 
D) one in twenty

Question 18

According to the DSM-IV-TR,a persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control drinking is one of the criteria for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) alcoholism 
B) symptomatic drinking 
C) alcohol abuse 
D) alcohol dependence 
A) alcoholism 
B) symptomatic drinking 
C) alcohol abuse 
D) alcohol dependence

Question 19

Type-2 alcoholics can be helped by new medications that reduce levels of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) opium 
B) dopamine 
C) serotonin 
D) acetic acid 
A) opium 
B) dopamine 
C) serotonin 
D) acetic acid

Question 20

Of the three types of alcohol-related liver diseases,the least severe of them is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty liver 
B) alcoholic hepatitis 
C) alcoholic cirrhosis 
D) jaundice 
A) fatty liver 
B) alcoholic hepatitis 
C) alcoholic cirrhosis 
D) jaundice

Controlled research studies have shown that __________.

John has been an alcoholic for many years.He is having trouble remembering information that he has just been given.When talking about the past,he often elaborates on a few details to make it appear as though he remembers past situations clearly.John is most likely suffering from

The percentage of heavy drinkers who eventually develop alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is __________.

The extended-release injectable form of naltrexone (brand name: Vivitrol)increases problems associated with individuals skipping their medication.

Which of the following is characteristic of Type 2 alcoholics?

Dementia is a term that refers to __________.

Alcohol is a recognized carcinogen,owing to the increased risk of cancer after years of chronic alcohol abuse.

One criticism of the concept of codependency is that __________.

According to Alcoholics Anonymous,__________.

SMART Recovery program uses the twelve steps to treat alcoholics.

A major problem or problems with disulfiram (Antabuse)treatment is the __________.

An intoxicated person's driving ability is overestimated.

The greatest risk for FAS or FAE is associated with drinking __________.

The American Medical Association recognizes alcoholism as a disease.

The best way to treat alcoholism is __________.

A preoccupation with drinking would be an example of the _______ component of the criteria used to define alcoholism.

About _______ U.S.adults is either alcohol dependent or an alcohol abuser.

According to the DSM-IV-TR,a persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control drinking is one of the criteria for __________.

Type-2 alcoholics can be helped by new medications that reduce levels of __________.

Of the three types of alcohol-related liver diseases,the least severe of them is __________.

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Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

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Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

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Exam 9: Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Controlled research studies have shown that __________.

John has been an alcoholic for many years.He is having trouble remembering information that he has just been given.When talking about the past,he often elaborates on a few details to make it appear as though he remembers past situations clearly.John is most likely suffering from

The percentage of heavy drinkers who eventually develop alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is __________.

The extended-release injectable form of naltrexone (brand name: Vivitrol)increases problems associated with individuals skipping their medication.

Which of the following is characteristic of Type 2 alcoholics?

Dementia is a term that refers to __________.

Alcohol is a recognized carcinogen,owing to the increased risk of cancer after years of chronic alcohol abuse.

One criticism of the concept of codependency is that __________.

According to Alcoholics Anonymous,__________.

SMART Recovery program uses the twelve steps to treat alcoholics.

A major problem or problems with disulfiram (Antabuse)treatment is the __________.

An intoxicated person's driving ability is overestimated.

The greatest risk for FAS or FAE is associated with drinking __________.

The American Medical Association recognizes alcoholism as a disease.

The best way to treat alcoholism is __________.

A preoccupation with drinking would be an example of the _______ component of the criteria used to define alcoholism.

About _______ U.S.adults is either alcohol dependent or an alcohol abuser.

According to the DSM-IV-TR,a persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control drinking is one of the criteria for __________.

Type-2 alcoholics can be helped by new medications that reduce levels of __________.

Of the three types of alcohol-related liver diseases,the least severe of them is __________.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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