Understanding Substance Use Disorders
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Which brain system is most affected by substance use disorders?
A. Respiratory system
✔✔ B. Reward system
C. Digestive system
D. Immune system
What is a common behavioral sign of substance use disorder?
A. Being shy in groups
✔✔ B. Using substances despite knowing the negative outcomes
C. Skipping breakfast
D. Sleeping early
What is the role of dopamine in substance use disorders?
✔✔ A. It reinforces feelings of pleasure linked to substance use
B. It regulates blood pressure
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,C. It protects the immune system
D. It increases hunger
What does the term “craving” mean in the context of substance use?
✔✔ A. A strong desire or urge to use the substance
B. A dislike for the substance
C. A side effect of quitting
D. A way to prevent use
Which factor increases the risk of developing a substance use disorder?
✔✔ A. Family history of addiction
B. Drinking water
C. Good academic performance
D. Playing sports
What is a withdrawal symptom?
A. A new hobby
✔✔ B. A physical or emotional reaction when substance use stops
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,C. An allergic reaction
D. A form of celebration
Which of the following substances can lead to substance use disorder?
✔✔ A. Alcohol
B. Water
C. Vitamins
D. Protein shakes
How is substance use disorder diagnosed?
✔✔ A. Based on behavior patterns, physical symptoms, and mental health history
B. With a simple yes or no question
C. Only through blood tests
D. By guessing
What is tolerance in substance use?
✔✔ A. Needing more of the substance to get the same effect
B. Avoiding the substance altogether
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, C. Enjoying the smell of the substance
D. Sharing it with others
Why is early intervention important in substance use disorders?
✔✔ A. It increases the chance of successful recovery
B. It saves money for the pharmacy
C. It avoids social embarrassment
D. It eliminates all life stress
Which treatment option combines medical support and counseling?
✔✔ A. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
B. Ice baths
C. Nutritional supplements
D. Group texting
Why do people with SUD often relapse?
✔✔ A. Cravings and exposure to triggers
B. They enjoy being sick
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
Graded A+
Which brain system is most affected by substance use disorders?
A. Respiratory system
✔✔ B. Reward system
C. Digestive system
D. Immune system
What is a common behavioral sign of substance use disorder?
A. Being shy in groups
✔✔ B. Using substances despite knowing the negative outcomes
C. Skipping breakfast
D. Sleeping early
What is the role of dopamine in substance use disorders?
✔✔ A. It reinforces feelings of pleasure linked to substance use
B. It regulates blood pressure
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,C. It protects the immune system
D. It increases hunger
What does the term “craving” mean in the context of substance use?
✔✔ A. A strong desire or urge to use the substance
B. A dislike for the substance
C. A side effect of quitting
D. A way to prevent use
Which factor increases the risk of developing a substance use disorder?
✔✔ A. Family history of addiction
B. Drinking water
C. Good academic performance
D. Playing sports
What is a withdrawal symptom?
A. A new hobby
✔✔ B. A physical or emotional reaction when substance use stops
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,C. An allergic reaction
D. A form of celebration
Which of the following substances can lead to substance use disorder?
✔✔ A. Alcohol
B. Water
C. Vitamins
D. Protein shakes
How is substance use disorder diagnosed?
✔✔ A. Based on behavior patterns, physical symptoms, and mental health history
B. With a simple yes or no question
C. Only through blood tests
D. By guessing
What is tolerance in substance use?
✔✔ A. Needing more of the substance to get the same effect
B. Avoiding the substance altogether
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, C. Enjoying the smell of the substance
D. Sharing it with others
Why is early intervention important in substance use disorders?
✔✔ A. It increases the chance of successful recovery
B. It saves money for the pharmacy
C. It avoids social embarrassment
D. It eliminates all life stress
Which treatment option combines medical support and counseling?
✔✔ A. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
B. Ice baths
C. Nutritional supplements
D. Group texting
Why do people with SUD often relapse?
✔✔ A. Cravings and exposure to triggers
B. They enjoy being sick
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