FREE CASAC Foundations of Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the rewarding effects of substances of abuse?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

Question 2

What is the primary diagnostic manual used by professionals to diagnose substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition)

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ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision)

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PDR (Physicians' Desk Reference)

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CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of substance use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms

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Occasional use of the substance without any problems

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Use of substances only in social settings

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Having no cravings for the substance

Question 4

What is the term for the phenomenon where increased amounts of a substance are needed to achieve the desired effect?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

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Withdrawal

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Dependence

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Relapse

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addiction is a result of biological, psychological, and social factors

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Addiction is solely a genetic disorder

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Addiction is caused by moral weakness

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Addiction is only influenced by social environments

Question 6

What is a common psychological factor that contributes to substance use disorders?

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Trauma or stress

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Stable home environment

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High self-esteem

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Strong social support network

Question 7

Which of the following substances is classified as a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

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Cocaine

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LSD

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Methamphetamine

Question 8

What is "dual diagnosis" in the context of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

The simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder

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A condition where a person has two types of cancer

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The diagnosis of two different types of substance use disorders

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A diagnosis that includes both a physical and a mental health condition

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for developing a substance use disorder?

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Genetic predisposition

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Strong family support

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Regular physical exercise

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High academic achievement

Question 10

What is the first stage of change in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change?

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Precontemplation

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Maintenance

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Preparation

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Action