Illinois CADC Exam (Chapter 1- Understanding Addiction | Questions And Answers
Illinois CADC Exam (Chapter 1- Understanding Addiction | Questions And Answers Addiction Correct Answer: Chronic disorder precipitated by a combination of genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors (compulsive/uncontrollable drug craving & seeking, even in the face of extremely negative consequences) Dependence Correct Answer: Tolerance & Withdrawal and negative consequences (social, legal, psychiatric & medical problems) Tolerance Correct Answer: When drugs are taken repeatedly and the person no longer responds to the drug the way they initially responded (have to take a higher dose to achieve the same level of response) Key Components of addiction/dependence Correct Answer: 1) Compulsion, 2) Continued use despite negative consequences, 3) Craving, 4) Denial Compulsion Correct Answer: Loss of control or loss of choice (person feels compelled to use), inability to control/regulate use Continued use despite adverse/negative consequences Correct Answer: Continuing to use even when it is causing problems (job, health, relationships, finances, etc)
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