KINE3355 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Module 1 Quiz
Question 1Addiction has been understood in three distinct ways:
Immoral conduct
Environmental consequence
Personal choice
Maladaptive behavior
Disease
Question 2Disease models have facilitated the adoption of inhumane public policies, such as medical care refusal and criminal punishment.
True
False
Question 3Different views of substance use throughout U.S. and British history are the direct result of changes in economic, religious, and other social conditions.
True
False
Question 4Which model is considered the least stigmatizing model for understanding addiction?
Maladaptive Behavior
Disease
Moral
Question 5History suggests punishment is an effective means for reducing the prevalence of addictive problems in the population.
True
False
Question 6Substance misuse and substance use disorders have serious economic consequences, costing more than ______ billion annually in crime, health, and lost productivity.
245
193
249
400
uestion 7In 2015, how many people in the United States over the age of 12 reported using illicit drugs or misused prescription drugs in the past month?
66 million
27 million
35 million
175 million
Question 8Match each term with the correct definition.
The use of any substance in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that can cause harm to users or to those around them.
Drinking 5 or more standard drinks for men or 4 or more standard drinks for women on the same occasion.
Return to drug use after a significant period of abstinence.
Symptoms of negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression as well as physical effects such as nausea, vomiting, cramping, and others that occur when discontinuing substance use.
Clinically significant impairments in health, social function, and impaired control over substance use and are diagnosed through assessing cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms.
Process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Alteration of the body's responsiveness to alcohol or a drug such that higher doses are required to produce the same effect achieved during initial use.
Question 9Drug use is associated with which conditions [select all that apply]:
Pancreatic cancer
Chronic pain
Diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases
Question 10About ____ % of those with substance use disorder access and receive treatment.
25
10
55
70
Question 11Public health interventions and policies should focus on the treatment of substance use disorders over substance misuse.
True
False
Question 12People are critically at-risk of developing substance misuse problems and disorders during which period of life?
Childhood
Adulthood
Adolescence
Elderly/Senior
Question 13Indicate whether each factor is a dynamic or static risk or protective factor.
Substance use in adolescence
Emotional competence
High availability of substances or alcohol
Self-efficacy
No history of drug or alcohol use before age 25
Family history of substance use
KINE3355 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Module 2 Quiz
Question 1The addiction process involves a three-stage cycle including:
Withdrawal
Disease
Tolerance
Intoxication
Preoccupation
Question 2Match the terms with the correct definition.
Inability to resist urges, deficits in delaying gratification, and unreflective decision-making.
Removal of a stimulus to increase the probability of a behavior
Repetitive behaviors in the face of adverse consequences and are inappropriate to a particular situation
Presentation of a stimulus to increase the probability of a behavior
Question 3The rewarding affects of substances involve activity in the nucleus accumbens by activating which neurotransmitters?
Dopamine and serotonin
Glutamate and dopamine
Opioid and serotonin
Opioid and dopamine
Question 4Symptoms of withdrawal only occur with certain hard drugs like cocaine and heroin, regardless of the frequency of use.
True
False
Question 5What are the two fastest ways to get a drug to the brain.
Transdermal
Smoking
Ingesting
Injecting
Question 6Match the addiction cycle stage with the disrupted brain area.
Withdrawal/negative affect
Preoccupation/anticipation
Binge/intoxication
Question 7Brain imaging studies in humans with addiction have consistently shown long-lasting decreases in which type of receptor compared with non-addicted individuals.
Opioid
Dopamine
Glutamate
Serotonin
Question 8Studies have shown that when an addicted person is given a stimulant, it causes a larger release of dopamine than when the same dose is given to a person who is not addicted.
True
False
Question 9Taking drugs or alcohol to lessen the symptoms of withdrawal that occur during a period of abstinence actually causes those symptoms to be even worse the next time a person stops taking the substance.
True
False
Question 10Which medication can be used to treat an opioid overdose?
Buprenorphine
Naltrexone
Methadone
Naloxone
Question 11Stimuli associated with addictive substances can lead to "wanting" urges that can persist after the rewarding effects of the substance have diminished and trigger substance use.
Positive Reinforcement
Preoccupation/Anticipation
Incentive salience
Withdrawal
Question 12Fentanyl can be used as a cheap additive to many other drugs like heroin, cocaine, meth, and MDMA to increase the high a user experiences. What are the risks of using drugs laced with fentanyl? [Select all that apply]
The user may not be aware the drug they are taking has fentanyl
The user will have increased drug seeking behavior
The user may be taking stronger opioids than their bodies are used to and may overdose
The user experiences diminished sensitivity to the drug
Question 13Prescription stimulants increase activity of which two brain chemicals:
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Question 14When prescription opioids attach to opioid receptors, they block pain signals sent from the brain to the body and release large amounts of dopamine throughout the body. This does not reinforce the act of taking the drug again.
True
False
Question 15Prescription stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy. Their misuse, including overdose, can also lead to psychosis, anger, paranoia, heart, nerve, and stomach problems. These issues could lead to a heart attack or seizures.
True
False
Question 16Withdrawal symptoms for nicotine do NOT include:
Tachycardia
Trouble sleeping
Problems paying attention
Irritability
Question 17The harmful effects of opioids include all of the following except:
Nausea
Hypoxia
Diarrhea
Confusion
Question 18Short-term effects of inhalant use include [select all that apply]:
Dizziness
Hypertension
Nosebleeds
Hypoxia
Question 19Upon entering the blood, nicotine immediately stimulates which gland to release the hormone epinephrine?
Thyroid
Adrenal
Pituitary
Pineal
Question 20Heroin that contains additives, such as sugar, starch, or powdered milk, increase the risk of:
Breathing that slows or even stops
Coma or permanent brain damage
HIV or hepatitis infections
Clogged blood vessels causing permanent damage
Question 21Research so far suggests that vaping devices may be less harmful when used in place of combustible cigarettes among those who regularly smoke.
True
False
Question 22The effects of classic hallucinogens can begin with 20 to 90 minutes of taking them and include increased heart rate, nausea, intensified feelings and sensory experiences, and changes in sense of time.
True
False
Question 23The chemical composition of synthetic cannabinoid products is often unknown and varies from batch to batch, this does not increase the risk of harm to the user.
True
False
Question 24Long-term methamphetamine use includes all of the following negative consequences except:
Changes in brain structure and function
Meth mouth
Intense itching and skin sores
Extreme weight gain
Question 25Marijuana over activates parts of the brain that react to natural THC-like chemicals. The short-term high effects include: [select all that apply]
Difficulty problem-solving
Altered sense of time
Hallucinations
Impaired body movement
Question 26Persistent psychosis and flashbacks are two short-term effects associated with some hallucinogens.
True
False
Question 27Health effects of cocaine use include: [select all that apply]
Constricted blood vessels
Difficulty problem solving
Raised body temperature
Sadness or depression
Question 28Excessive alcohol use, including repeated episodes of binge drinking, over time contributes to liver and other chronic diseases, as well as increases in the risk of several types of cancer, including head and neck, esophageal, liver, breast, and colorectal cancers.
True
False
Question 29Cocaine increases the levels of dopamine in the reward circuit by preventing dopamine from being recycled, causing large amounts to build up in the space between two nerve cells, stopping their normal communication.
True
False
Question 30The long-term effects of marijuana use include [select all that apply]:
Impaired thinking and memory
Nausea and vomiting
Breathing problems
Impaired learning
Question 31What difference does the route of administration make in terms of the drug effect and its addictiveness?
Question 32What effect does tolerance and withdrawal have on a person's experience of the drug effect and drug seeking behavior?
KINE3355 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Module 3 Quiz
Question 1Behavioral addictions are defined by which components [select all that apply]?
Relapse
Tolerance
Mood/affect modification
Co-morbid substance use
Salience
Question 2We understand behavioral addictions through the lens of which model?
Public Health
Biopsychosocial
Moral
Disease
Question 3When the behavior becomes the most important activity in the person's life and dominates his or her thinking, feelings, and behavior, this refers to ___________.
Anticipation
Salience
Mood modification
Cues/triggers
Question 4A common theme across behavioral addictions is the comorbidity with [select all that apply]:
Mood and anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Eating disorders
Question 5Impulsivity and compulsivity may be considered ____________ factors that range independently across disorders.
Parallel
Equivalent
Combined
Intersecting
Question 6The emotional effect the behavior has on the individual often serves as a coping strategy resulting in an arousing "rush" of tranquilizing "escape", refers to:
Cues/triggers
Affect modification
Preoccupation/Anticipation
Salience
Question 7It is not relevant to understand the patients sociocultural context when trying to understand their behavioral addiction.
True
False
Question 8 Impulsivity is key to initiating addictive behaviors, while Self-regulation is key to maintaining addictive behaviors.
Question 9Chemical addiction and compulsive-impulsive disorders share similar neurobioloigcal pathway disruptions (extended amygdala, ventral striatal).
True
False
Question 10Treatments can vary slightly for behavioral addictions compared to chemical addictions. In some cases, a [ Select ] model may not be appropriate or even feasible, so a [ Select ] model would be more appropriate for managing behavior.
Question 11Reward-seeking may be considered a key distinction between impulsivity and compulsivity. Impulsivity denotes rash action with the aim of achieving a reward, while compulsive behavior is typically performed with reduced regard for reward.
True
False
Question 12Medications approved for use in substance addiction do not appear to provide effective treatment for compulsive-impulsive disorders.
True
False
Question 13Select key elements that define impulsivity [select all that apply].
Lack of reflection when making decisions
Predisposition toward rapid reactions
Habitual or stereotyped behavior
Behavior has no obvious relationship to overall goal
Question 14Poorly modulated emotional responses that lead to engagement in addictive behaviors refers to:
Emotional competence
Negative affect
Affect dysregulation
Self-coping
Question 15Alterations in what system impair impulse control?
Dopamine/Glutamate
Dopamine/Opioid
Serotonin/Opioid
Serotonin/Dopamine
Opioid/Glutamate
Question 161) Describe at least two ways that behaviors (gambling, sex, eating) differ from drugs of abuse in terms of their addictive potential and patterns.
2) Would you classify these behaviors as “addictions,” “compulsions” or something else?
KINE3355 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Module 4 Quiz
Question 1Evidence-based programs and policies markedly reduce substance misuse and related threats to population health but are underutilized.
True
False
Question 2 What are the three types of prevention interventions?
Targeted
Selective
Protective
Indicated
Universal
Question 3Which of the following are true?
Preventive interventions aim to alter the balance between protective factors and risk factors.
The dissemination and transfer of research findings to practice is a relatively quick process.
The majority of schools offer effective content and delivery methods for preventing substance use in children.
The optimal way to reduce human cost associated with substance use is to prevent or delay the onset.
Question 4Which of the following is not true regarding the gateway hypothesis?
Most people that use legal substances do not progress to using illicit substances.
Marijuana causes other hard drug use.
Legal substance use, like alcohol and tobacco, are a gateway to hard drug use.
There is a predictable sequence by which people become involved in substance use.
Question 5Which is an example of a universal prevention intervention?
Jail-based programs targeting harm reduction among heroin users
Group-based programs targeting lifeskills among families in permanent supportive housing homes
School-based programs promoting social and emotional competencies
Question 6 Most risk and protective factors associated with substance use also predict other problems affecting youth, including delinquency, psychiatric conditions, violence, and school dropout.
True
False
Question 7Use of harm reduction strategies (needle exchange programs) can result in the following [select all that apply]:
Increased risk of overdose and death
Preservation of life
Increased heroin/opioid use
Healthy engagement of people not ready for treatment
Reduced HIV and Hepatitis transmission
Question 8There is clear and irrefutable evidence that PDMPs (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs) result in lower rates of prescription drug misuse and altered prescribing practices.
True
False
Question 9Which of the following are true about Naloxone [select all that apply]:
It is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdose
It results in increased drug use
It causes severe life-threatening withdrawal symptoms
It is available by prescription or over the counter
Question 10 Which is not a reason for the treatment gap in the U.S.?
Stigma has made people with substance use disorders less likely to seek help
Many users who know they have a problem are not ready to quit
Inability to access or afford care
Extensive screening for substance misuse and substance use disorders in general health care settings
Question 11Withdrawal management is highly effective in preventing immediate and serious medical consequences associated with discontinuing substance use and is an effective therapy by itself.
True
False
Question 12 Recovery Support Services help with:
navigating systems of care
All of these are correct
removing barriers to recovery
engaging in community living
Question 13The prevention paradox tells us:
There is little return on investment for prevention practices
Prevention efforts should target the large number of people at low risk of developing substance use disorders
Funds should be directed towards the small number of people at high risk of developing substance abuse disorder to prevent disease
Resources should be used on a case-by-case basis to prevent disease
Question 14Only short-term use of MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is necessary to see long-term benefits.
True
False
Question 151) Discuss the evidence-based logic behind harm reduction programs (needle exchange, Naloxone, Good Samaritan Laws)?
2) What (if any) harm reduction interventions would you support?
Question 161) Define agent, host and environment.
2) Give an example of an intervention that targets smoking cessation for each.
KINE3355 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Module 5 Quiz
Question 1The key elements of the self-determination theory are [select all that apply]:
Desire
Competence
Relatedness
Commitment
Autonomy
Question 2During the early stages of addiction, there is a clear connection between affect and urge to use. As addiction progresses, users like the drug less but feel they need it more.
True
False
Question 3Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered conversational-style approach to talking to clients about making changes therefore, therapists are passive and do not set a direction for the conversation.
True
False
Question 4Linguistic categories that demonstrate motivation for change include all of the following except:
Need
Ability
Commitment
Desire
Responsibility
Question 5Relational components of Motivational Interviewing, such as empathy, collaboration, and evocation, are important for client-therapist relationship development but do not predict change outcomes.
True
False
Question 6The avoidance of MI-inconsistent behaviors is key for maintaining rapport with the client, these include which of the following [select all that apply]:
Affirming
Directing
Advising without permission
Confronting
Question 7The elicit-provide-elicit approach is an effective way to give information to a client while still supporting their autonomy and collaboration.
True
False
Question 8All cases of substance use disorders (mild to severe) require specialty substance use disorder treatment program and recovery support.
True
False
Question 9Which of the following are reasons people do not seek treatment [select all that apply]:
Don't know how to find a treatment program
Stigma associated with employment or community living
Not ready to stop using
Lack of health care coverage/expense
Question 10Who is most in need of early intervention for substance use disorder?
A male veteran with daily heroin injection use
A middle aged women who drinks a glass of wine each night and 3-4 shots on the weekend
A 24-year old who reported binge drinking twice in the past month
A male athlete who takes twice the recommended dose of prescription opioids from a broken ankle last year
Question 11Evidence suggests patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders should remain in treatment for at least how long to prevent relapse?
5 years
3 years
90 days
1 year
Question 12Several FDA-approved medications are available for alcohol, opioid, and cocaine use disorders.
True
False
Question 13The goal of cognitive-behavioral treatment for substance use disorders includes which of the following [select all that apply]:
Modify dysfunctional thoughts
Provide tangible rewards
Change maladaptive behaviors
Improve coping skills
Question 14Which of the following are true [select all that apply]:
About 75% of the United States prison population has an active substance use disorder.
LGBT populations experience more severe substance misuse and have a greater likelihood of experiencing SUD.
Dialectical behavior therapy increases recovery among American Indian or Alaska Native adolescents.
Asian patients enter treatment with less severe substance misuse and place greater value on treatment.
Reductions in substance use are associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms among veterans.
Question 151) What does Self-Determination Theory tell us about what kinds of changes are more likely to persist over time?
2) Give an example of how this theory might help to design a more effective intervention for an addictive behavior.
Question 16Discuss at least three strategies that health care systems (i.e., hospitals) can implement to better address substance use and abuse using a population health approach.