Question 1

Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using individual. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arcing
B)  Cross-reaction
C)  Substantive Effects
D)  Enabling D

Question 2

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to stop when confronted by legal consequences
B)  Identification with other individuals with the same symptoms
C)  Consumption of the substance in greater amounts and for longer periods than intended
D)  Behavioral disruption due to the effects of the substance C

Exam 4: Development

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is: