Sources of help for substance abuse

Always tell the truth

100

Mario is heavily addicted to smoking but wants to quit. What can he use to reduce the painful effects of withdrawal?

A. nicotine gum

B. smokeless tobacco

C. painkillers

A. nicotine gum

200

What is the last and most crucial step in the treatment of alcoholism?

A. detoxification

B. accepting the problem

C. rehabilitation

C. rehabilitation

300

Which behavior is most likely to indicate alcohol abuse?

A. Sakim has a couple of drinks at social gatherings.

B. Salina gets excited at the prospect of trying a new drink.

C. Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.

C. Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.

400

Jessica's friend has decided to quit smoking. What should Jessica do to encourage her friend?

A. Use reverse psychology by telling her that she will never be able to quit.

B. Celebrate smoke-free days with her and give her small gifts for not smoking.

C. Carefully monitor her and scold her whenever she sneaks a cigarette.

B. Celebrate smoke-free days with her and give her small gifts for not smoking.

500

Which would be the best strategy for overcoming tobacco addiction?

A. Tell friends and commit to a day to start quitting.

B. Contact the American Cancer Society for help.

C. Attend Al-Anon meetings regularly for support.

A. Tell friends and commit to a day to start quitting.

Respect yourself, others and authority

100

How does Alcoholics Anonymous help people deal with alcoholism?

A. It holds meetings where alcoholics and their family members can gather and discuss how alcoholism affects their lives.

B. It encourages alcoholics to commit themselves to sobriety by sharing their past experiences and future goals.

C. It focuses on alcoholism as a physical disease, instead of a mental problem that can be cured with the right treatment.

B. It encourages alcoholics to commit themselves to sobriety by sharing their past experiences and future goals.

200

Which of these organizations provides help to the friends and families of an alcoholic?

A. National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information

B. American Council on Alcoholism

C. Alateen

C. Alateen

300

What is a therapeutic community?

A. a treatment program without medical help that consists of group and individual counseling sessions for people recovering from drug abuse

B. a drug treatment method in which the abused drug is replaced with a substitute that has fewer harmful effects

C. a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives

C. a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives

400

Which of these individuals is the most likely to need professional help for substance abuse?

A. Since Diane changed schools, she has become the opposite of the extrovert she once was.

B. Claire suddenly quit hanging out with her old friends and always looks tired and distracted.

C. Jeremy takes prescription medication to treat his chronic headaches.

B. Claire suddenly quit hanging out with her old friends and always looks tired and distracted.

500

What is the best definition of detoxification?

A. gradually but completely withdrawing from alcohol or drugs

B. a lifelong commitment to living alcohol-free or drug-free

C. acknowledging a person's problem with alcohol or drugs

A. gradually but completely withdrawing from alcohol or drugs