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Chapter 2 SOWK 260 Liberty University
Questions and Correct Answers
What is a primary drive that people use alcohol or drugs to
achieve? Ans: desire to alter consciousness
The Tension Reduction theory focuses on the concept of
________________. Ans: balance
What is the theory that says individuals will use substances to
"numb out" or balance unstable feelings? Ans: Self-Medication
theory
In what year was alcoholism declared a disease? Ans: 1957
On what basis did the AMA declare alcoholism a disease? Ans: a
known etiology, progression of symptoms, known outcomes
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Chapter 2 SOWK 260 Liberty University
Questions and Correct Answers
What is a primary drive that people use alcohol or drugs to
achieve? Ans: desire to alter consciousness
The Tension Reduction theory focuses on the concept of
________________. Ans: balance
What is the theory that says individuals will use substances to
"numb out" or balance unstable feelings? Ans: Self-Medication
theory
In what year was alcoholism declared a disease? Ans: 1957
On what basis did the AMA declare alcoholism a disease? Ans: a
known etiology, progression of symptoms, known outcomes
© 2025 All rights reserved
