Statistics (T or F)
DSM-5
Fill in the Blank
Neurobiology
Biopsychosocial Effects
100

Data received and reported about substance use disorders and mental health disorders are 100% accurate.

False. 

It is skewed and true statistics are likely higher.

100

When being assessed for a substance use disorder, what is the period of time being assessed?

a. last 6-months

b. last 12-months

c. life-time

b. last 12-months of use

100

Prior to the early 20th century, substance use disorders were viewed as a _____?

weakness or moral failing.

100

An increase in this neurotransmitter increases drive/motivation for substance use because it produces a feeling of pleasure.

Dopamine

100

What do biological vulnerabilities in the brain refer to?

Genes or heredity

200

The most recent statistics we have for Substance Use Disorders are reported by the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) from 2021?

True.



200

How many criteria are use to diagnose a substance use disorder?

11 criteria.

200

Another term for the "Old Brain". Hint: has to do with lizards.

Reptilian Brain

200

The psychiatric condition caused when someone stops taking a substance. Hint: it has to do with depression.

Anhedonia

200

What aspects of substance use do psychological effects refer to?

poor judgement, motivation, emotion control, memory, self esteem, control over behavior.

300

It is best to treat mental health disorders and substance use disorders separately in order to ensure success in recovery.

False.

Those who treat their substance use disorders and their mental health disorders at the same time have the most success for recovery.

300

How many criteria are needed for each severity level? Points for each correct response.

Mild -

Moderate -

Severe - 

mild: 2-3

moderate : 4-5

severe: 6 or more

300

The _____ vs. _____ debate. Points for each.

Choice, Disease 

300

The space between two cells, where neurotransmitters are released.

Synapse

300

What aspects of a person's social life are effected by substance use?

poor boundaries, unhealthy relationships, lost relationships, abandonment of activities that were once enjoyed. lost jobs, poor job or school performance, leaving school, divorce, family breakup, impact on children


400

6.4 million people have a substance use disorder with a mental illness.

True. 

400

What two criteria have to do with the presence of a substance? Points for each.

Tolerance and Withdrawal

400

The "New Brain", also known as the P______ C______, deals with thinking, logic, reasoning, etc.

Prefrontal Cortex

400

One of 4 risks factors for developing an addiction. Points if you can identify one.

Genetics/Biology. Environment. Using Patterns. Vulnerability of Brain.

400

What are some reasons people do not ask for help with their substance use disorder?

Stigma, feel its a sign of weakness, fear of rejection, do not want to be a burden, pride, fear of commitment, they are in denial/precontemplation stage of change

500

More than 41.6% of people, 18 or older, with a serious mental illness have used Marijauna in the past year.

True.

500

What substances or categories of substances only have 10, as opposed to 11, criterion for diagnosis? 3 potential answers total.

Points for each.

PCP, other hallucinogens, or inhalants.

500

The stages of change are: (1 correct response = full points)

1. P_______ 2. C_______ 3. P_______ 

4. A_______ 5. M_______

precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

500

The two parts of the brain involved in the pleasure center: N____ A____ & V_____ T_____ A_____. Points if you can name one. Double points for naming both.

Nucleus Accumbens. Ventral Tegmental Area

500

Name 3 other areas affected by substance use in the PowerPoint, other than biological, psychological, & sociological. Points for 1 correct response.

Family, Legal, Spiritual, Health

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