CDAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A 14 year old males is being evaluated for cocaine abuse. He has no knowledge of any family history of abuse and has indicated that be began only in the past 6 months. Which of the following addiction facotrs is most likely the most influential on his drug use? (A) Family Incluence (B) Genetics (C) Peer influence (D) Television and media - Answer-(C) Peer influence Which of the following is not a model for the causation of addiction? (A) Moral model (B) Blended model (C) Genetic model (D) Familial model - Answer-(D) Familial model An individual continues to use an addictive forming drug over a period of time, which of the following is a correct statement regarding the influence of outside factors contributing the habit of addiction? (A) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors remains about the same. (B) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors increases (C) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases (D) None of the above - Answer-(C) As drug use continues the influence of outside factors decreases Which of the following is the most commonly abused substance in America? (A) Marijuana (B) Alcohol (C) Cocaine (D) Prescription Drugs - Answer-(B) Alcohol Which of the following is a true statement regarding the abuse of alcohol? (A) Women have a higher risk of developing problems from alcohol abuse than men (B) Men are more likely to drink higher volumes of alcohol than women (C) Organ damage due to alcohol abuse is more likely in women than men (D) All of the above - Answer-(D) All of the above Which of the following is a false statement about marijuana use? (A) Marijuana is not an addictive substance (B) Marijuana can contribute to depression and suicide (C) Research shows Marijuana users generally have a lower level of fulfillment in life (D) Marijuana increases the risk of heart disease - Answer-(A) Marijuana is not an addictive substance Which of the following is not an example of prescription drug abuse? (A) A fri