TEST BANK for Concepts of Chemical
Dependency, 11th Edition by Harold
Doweiko and Amelia Evans
CHAPTER 1: WHY WORRY ABOUT SUBSTANCE MISUSE OR
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUDs)?
Question 1
According to your text, use of which of the following substances has remained
fairly constant in society, despite widespread knowledge of their dangers and the
various types of tolls these drugs can bring?
A) Alcohol and tobacco
B) Marijuana and LSD
C) Cocaine and heroin
D) Anabolic steroids and inhalants
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: Despite widespread knowledge of their dangers, alcohol and tobacco use has
remained fairly constant in society. These substances continue to be widely used even
though they carry significant health risks and societal costs .
Question 2
The direct and indirect cost of substance use disorders totals what percentage of
the average state's budget?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The direct and indirect costs of substance use disorders total approximately 15%
of the average state's budget. This includes healthcare costs, criminal justice expenses, lost
productivity, and other societal impacts .
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of how the impact of SUDs is contributing to
the rising cost of healthcare?
A) Approximately 20–25% of patients seen by primary care physicians have SUDs
B) Substance misuse and SUDs can cause or exacerbate more than 70 health conditions
C) Approximately one million hospital emergency room visits are the result of illicit drug
use
D) All of these answers are correct
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these statements are true and demonstrate how SUDs contribute to rising
healthcare costs. SUDs are prevalent in primary care settings, exacerbate numerous health
conditions, and lead to significant emergency room utilization .
,Question 4
Adults with substance use disorders are more likely to have been physically abused
and neglected as children than their peers without substance use disorders.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A (True)
Rationale: Research has consistently shown a strong correlation between childhood
trauma (physical abuse and neglect) and the development of substance use disorders in
adulthood. This relationship underscores the importance of trauma-informed care .
Question 5
According to Leamon et al. (2008), at least what percentage of the world's
population has used at least one psychoactive substance at some point in their
lives?
A) 5%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Leamon et al. (2008), at least 50% of the world's population has
used at least one psychoactive substance at some point in their lives. This highlights the
widespread nature of substance use globally .
Question 6
, According to a 2015 study, what percentage of the population will meet the
criteria for physical addiction at some point in their lives?
A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 14%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to a 2015 study, approximately 10% of the population will meet
criteria for physical addiction at some point in their lives. This demonstrates the significant
prevalence of substance use disorders .
Question 7
Besides alcohol and tobacco, which of the following is the most commonly used
drug in the world?
A) Methamphetamine
B) Marijuana
C) Cocaine
D) Opioids
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, second only to
alcohol and tobacco in overall substance use prevalence .
Question 8
Women are more likely to develop an alcohol abuse disorder than men.
A) True
B) False
Dependency, 11th Edition by Harold
Doweiko and Amelia Evans
CHAPTER 1: WHY WORRY ABOUT SUBSTANCE MISUSE OR
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUDs)?
Question 1
According to your text, use of which of the following substances has remained
fairly constant in society, despite widespread knowledge of their dangers and the
various types of tolls these drugs can bring?
A) Alcohol and tobacco
B) Marijuana and LSD
C) Cocaine and heroin
D) Anabolic steroids and inhalants
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: Despite widespread knowledge of their dangers, alcohol and tobacco use has
remained fairly constant in society. These substances continue to be widely used even
though they carry significant health risks and societal costs .
Question 2
The direct and indirect cost of substance use disorders totals what percentage of
the average state's budget?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The direct and indirect costs of substance use disorders total approximately 15%
of the average state's budget. This includes healthcare costs, criminal justice expenses, lost
productivity, and other societal impacts .
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of how the impact of SUDs is contributing to
the rising cost of healthcare?
A) Approximately 20–25% of patients seen by primary care physicians have SUDs
B) Substance misuse and SUDs can cause or exacerbate more than 70 health conditions
C) Approximately one million hospital emergency room visits are the result of illicit drug
use
D) All of these answers are correct
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these statements are true and demonstrate how SUDs contribute to rising
healthcare costs. SUDs are prevalent in primary care settings, exacerbate numerous health
conditions, and lead to significant emergency room utilization .
,Question 4
Adults with substance use disorders are more likely to have been physically abused
and neglected as children than their peers without substance use disorders.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A (True)
Rationale: Research has consistently shown a strong correlation between childhood
trauma (physical abuse and neglect) and the development of substance use disorders in
adulthood. This relationship underscores the importance of trauma-informed care .
Question 5
According to Leamon et al. (2008), at least what percentage of the world's
population has used at least one psychoactive substance at some point in their
lives?
A) 5%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Leamon et al. (2008), at least 50% of the world's population has
used at least one psychoactive substance at some point in their lives. This highlights the
widespread nature of substance use globally .
Question 6
, According to a 2015 study, what percentage of the population will meet the
criteria for physical addiction at some point in their lives?
A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 14%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to a 2015 study, approximately 10% of the population will meet
criteria for physical addiction at some point in their lives. This demonstrates the significant
prevalence of substance use disorders .
Question 7
Besides alcohol and tobacco, which of the following is the most commonly used
drug in the world?
A) Methamphetamine
B) Marijuana
C) Cocaine
D) Opioids
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, second only to
alcohol and tobacco in overall substance use prevalence .
Question 8
Women are more likely to develop an alcohol abuse disorder than men.
A) True
B) False
