IC & RC ADC Exam questions with correct answers

Initial experimental use of chemical substances usually occurs during what ages? CORRECT ANSWER 12-15 years of age Stage 1: Experimental and Social Use of Drugs and Alcohol CORRECT ANSWER Occasional, few times monthly. Typically on weekends at parties or with friends. May use when alone. Reasons for use include to satisfy curiosity, peer pressure, obtain social acceptance, defy parental limits, to seek a thrill, to relieve boredom, to appear grown up, and to produce pleasurable feelings. At this stage, a person will experience euphoria and then return to a normal state after using, a small amount may cause intoxication. Behavior indicators of someone using while in this stage include lying about use or whereabouts, experiencing moderate hangovers, evidence of a beer can or a marijuana joint The metabolic effects of alcohol and other drugs alter the individual's chemistry because? CORRECT ANSWER Psychoactive drugs mimic, displace, block, or deplete specific chemical messengers between nerve cells in the brain Stage 2: Abuse CORRECT ANSWER Regular use, may use several times a week, may begin using during the day, may be using alone rather than with friends. Begin buying enough to be prepared, may sell to keep a supply for personal use, may begin stealing to have enough money to buy drugs/alcohol. Use to manipulate emotions, to experience pleasure that the substance provide, to cope with stress and uncomfortable emotions. People at this stage often experience uncomfortable emotions when not using, substances are used to maintain normal feelings. Feels shame and guilt. More of a substance is needed to produce the same effect. Behavior indicators of someone using in this stage are school or work performance declining, mood swings, changes in personality, lying, losing friendships, and family conflict.