COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
AND ASAM CRITERIA FOR LCDC EXAM | FROM QUESTION
TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, What is the classification of drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule I
Name three examples of Schedule I drugs. Answer: Heroin, LSD, marijuana
What is the classification of drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use? Answer:
Schedule II
Name two examples of Schedule II drugs. Answer: Fentanyl, morphine
What is the classification for drugs with lower abuse risk than Schedule I and II? Answer:
Schedule III
What are the effects of opioids on the body? Answer: Slow the body down, reduce pain, create
euphoria, and can stop breathing.
What is the danger associated with fentanyl? Answer: Very high overdose risk due to its
potency.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of heroin? Answer: Muscle/bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea,
vomiting, cold flashes, leg movements, cravings.
What is the classification of methadone? Answer: Schedule II narcotic.
What are the signs of methadone overdose? Answer: Slow shallow breathing, blue
fingernails/lips, clammy skin, convulsions, coma.
What is the main idea behind stimulants? Answer: Stimulants speed the body up.
What are the effects of cocaine? Answer: Intense energy, confidence, euphoria, alertness.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines? Answer: Fatigue, depression, increased
appetite, sleep problems, cravings.
What is the classification of barbiturates? Answer: Some are Schedule II, III, or IV depending
on the type.
What are the effects of benzodiazepines? Answer: Calmness, reduced anxiety, muscle
relaxation, sedation.
What are the risks associated with MDMA (Ecstasy)? Answer: Dehydration, overheating,
anxiety, depression after use.
What is the classification of marijuana under federal law? Answer: Schedule I
What are common signs of marijuana use? Answer: Red eyes, slowed reaction time, impaired
coordination.
What are the effects of inhalants? Answer: Quick intoxication similar to alcohol.
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AND ASAM CRITERIA FOR LCDC EXAM | FROM QUESTION
TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What is the classification of drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule I
Name three examples of Schedule I drugs. Answer: Heroin, LSD, marijuana
What is the classification of drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use? Answer:
Schedule II
Name two examples of Schedule II drugs. Answer: Fentanyl, morphine
What is the classification for drugs with lower abuse risk than Schedule I and II? Answer:
Schedule III
What are the effects of opioids on the body? Answer: Slow the body down, reduce pain, create
euphoria, and can stop breathing.
What is the danger associated with fentanyl? Answer: Very high overdose risk due to its
potency.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of heroin? Answer: Muscle/bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea,
vomiting, cold flashes, leg movements, cravings.
What is the classification of methadone? Answer: Schedule II narcotic.
What are the signs of methadone overdose? Answer: Slow shallow breathing, blue
fingernails/lips, clammy skin, convulsions, coma.
What is the main idea behind stimulants? Answer: Stimulants speed the body up.
What are the effects of cocaine? Answer: Intense energy, confidence, euphoria, alertness.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines? Answer: Fatigue, depression, increased
appetite, sleep problems, cravings.
What is the classification of barbiturates? Answer: Some are Schedule II, III, or IV depending
on the type.
What are the effects of benzodiazepines? Answer: Calmness, reduced anxiety, muscle
relaxation, sedation.
What are the risks associated with MDMA (Ecstasy)? Answer: Dehydration, overheating,
anxiety, depression after use.
What is the classification of marijuana under federal law? Answer: Schedule I
What are common signs of marijuana use? Answer: Red eyes, slowed reaction time, impaired
coordination.
What are the effects of inhalants? Answer: Quick intoxication similar to alcohol.
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