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Review Substance Use and Abuse

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for dependency on a substance or activity?

a)

Intervention

b)

Recovery

c)

Addiction

d)

Detoxification

2.

Addiction affects people in two ways: Physiological Dependence and ________ Dependence.

a)

Emotional

b)

Psychological

c)

Physical

d)

Social

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps to recovery?

a)

Admitting there is a problem

b)

Detoxification

c)

Counseling program

d)

Tolerance

4.

Being overly concerned with other people's behavior and problems, and feeling driven to fix and control these problems is known as ________.

a)

Co-Dependency

b)

Independence

c)

Self-reliance

d)

Autonomy

5.

Which of the following is a common trait of codependency?

a)

Independence

b)

Enabling

c)

Ignorance

d)

Detachment

6.

In families with drug dependency, the "Troublemaker/Scapegoat" role is characterized by ________.

a)

Being the caretaker

b)

Destructive behavior

c)

Smiling a lot

d)

Being withdrawn

7.

Which of the following is NOT considered a high-risk activity?

a)

Fighting

b)

Illegal activities

c)

Walking

d)

Vaping

8.

What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

a)

18

b)

19

c)

21

d)

25

9.

A person who drinks in social settings and does not drink to get drunk is called a ________.

a)

Abuser

b)

Social Drinker

c)

Alcoholic

d)

Binge Drinker

10.

What does BAC stand for and what does it refer to?

a)

Blood Alcohol Concentration — concentration of alcohol in the blood stream

b)

Blood Alcohol Concentration — amount of alcohol consumed

c)

Body Alcohol Content — alcohol level in the body

d)

Blood Alcohol Count — number of drinks consumed

11.

Which of the following is an activity that can lead to alcohol poisoning?

a)

Drinking Games

b)

Reading Books

c)

Exercising

d)

Watching Movies

12.

Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of ___ or more drinks in a 2 hour period for males.

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

13.

What are the effects of alcohol on the brain?

a)

Enhances brain function

b)

Depresses brain function

c)

Has no effect

d)

Stimulates brain function

14.

Which of the following groups of people should NOT drink alcohol due to their physical condition?

a)

Epileptics

b)

Diabetics

c)

Pregnant women

d)

All of the above

15.

____________ occurs when the person stops taking a medicine to which he or she is dependent. Symptoms include nervousness, insomnia, severe nausea, headaches, vomiting, chills, and cramps.

a)

Withdrawal

b)

Intoxication

c)

Detoxification

d)

Tolerance

16.

Which part of the body is primarily responsible for oxidizing alcohol?

a)

Kidneys

b)

Liver

c)

Pancreas

d)

Small intestine

17.

The key word that differentiates alcohol use from abuse is:

a)

Environment

b)

Responsibility

c)

Type of beverage

d)

Age

18.

What is NOT one of the three ways an addict comes to treatment?

a)

Treatment is required by family or legal system

b)

Moment of clarity

c)

They feel confident their addiction is under control

d)

It becomes clear if they keep using they will die

19.

How much does your alcohol intake increase by switching from beer to liquor?

a)

2x

b)

5x

c)

10x

d)

No difference

20.

The average oxidation rate is how many drink(s) per hour?

a)

5

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

21.

What is a factor that does NOT affect BAC?

a)

Tolerance

b)

Quantity/Time

c)

Food in stomach

d)

Weight

22.

________ is a condition in which a toxic amount of alcohol has been consumed, usually in a short period of time.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Addiction

c)

Drinking games

d)

Alcohol poisoning

23.

Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from:

a)

Liver

b)

Kidneys

c)

Small intestines

d)

Stomach

24.

A standard drink is: ____ oz beer, ____ oz wine, and ____ oz liquor.

a)

10oz / 3oz / 5oz

b)

1.5oz / 5oz / 10oz

c)

5oz / 1.5oz / 12oz

d)

12oz / 5oz / 1.5oz

25.

This type of drug is used for pain relief:

a)

Opioids

b)

Hallucinogens

c)

Depressants

d)

Stimulant

26.

This type of drug alters pathways in the brain causing visual distortions.

a)

Opioids

b)

Hallucinogens

c)

Stimulants

d)

Depressants

27.

__________ is the chemical responsible for our pleasure feelings.

a)

Oxytocin

b)

Dopamine

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Cortisol

28.

________ are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident, or energetic.

a)

Stimulants

b)

Depressants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Opioids

29.

________ means the body becomes used to the medicine and requires more to produce the same effect.

a)

Dependence

b)

Withdrawal

c)

Addiction

d)

Tolerance

30.

Alcohol immediately affects what system in the body?

a)

Respiratory system

b)

Muscular system

c)

Central nervous system

d)

Endocrine system