Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Risk Factors
Treatment
So you say you know about drugs...
100
Eli is a 14 year old male with a 2 month history of daily marijuana use. He only meets the DSM IV TR criteria for Cannabis-related disorder IF: A) He has hallucinations B) He has increased appetite C) He is using daily D) He has lost his job due to using E) He says he feels addicted
D--criteria not met for substance disorder unless there is clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
100
The use of this substance among adolescents peaked in the 1980s and is now decreasing.
What is Cocaine?
100
__________ adolescents that are referred for treatment of substance abuse have another psychiatric disorder. A) Nearly all B) Most C) About half D) Few
What is A, Nearly all.
100
Billy's (who is 14) mother Sally recently found some marijuana in his room. She brought him in franticly to discuss drug use with you. When talking with Billy, what kinds of questions should you ask? A - Have you tried any other drugs before? B - Do you have any suicidal thoughts? C - How is your school, social and home life? D - Are you sexually active? E - All of the above, in some variation
What is E!
100
Drug use occurs in predictable stages. What is the most common initial gateway drug? A - cocaine B - hard liquor C - marijuana D - beer
What is beer! BONUS - what drug is the exception to this?
200
This term has been removed from DSM V Diagnosis because of disagreements about meaning and negative connotations: A) dependence B) high C) intoxication D) addiction E) abuse
What is D, addiction
200
What percent of 12-17 year olds report using illicit drugs? A) 2% B) 10% C) 25% D) 50% E) 75%
B--10%
200
This group is particularly vulnerable to substance abuse: A) kids who play violent video games B) kids who watch R-rated movies C) children of parents who abuse drugs D) children who are adopted E) parents of children who abuse drugs
What is C, children of parents who abuse drugs
200
Which type of treatment programs are good for long term treatment continuation? A- day treatment programs B - halfway houses C - AA and NA with peers D - all of the above
What is D!
200
What is the most common illicit drug used by youth? A - prescription drugs B - inhalants C - LSD D - Marijuana
What is D!
300
This plant that causes brief hallucinations has been banned or restricted in many states.
What is Salvia (salvia divinorum)?
300
Tobacco and alcohol use among teens has been ________, while marijuana use has been ________. A) Stable, Decreasing B) Increasing, Stable C) Stable, Increasing D) Increasing, Decreasing E) Decreasing, Stable
C--Stable, Increasing
300
Genetic factors for alcoholism are strongest in: A) daughters of alcoholic mothers B) brothers with alcoholic sisters C) sisters with alcoholic brothers D) sons of alcoholic mothers E) daughters of alcoholic fathers F) sons of alcoholic fathers
What is F--sons of alcoholic fathers
300
At what age should you begin to question kids about drug use: A - 15 B - 10 C - 7 D - 13
What is all patients older than 9 years of age should be questioned!
300
What is the goal of treatment of substance abuse? A - Curing the child B - Saving the child from a life of struggle C - Achieving and maintaining abstinence D - Rescuing the child from him or herself
What is C! Focus on recovery, not cure. Relapse is common, not catastrophic.
400
Physical signs of abuse of this substance may include spots/sores around the mouth, red/runny eyes or nose, dazed/dizzy appearance, nausea or loss of appetite.
What are inhalants?
400
This percent of teens currently believe frequent marijuana use is associated with "great risk": A) ~25% B) ~50% C) ~75% D) ~100%
What is B, about 45%. This number has been steadily declining.
400
This is the major vehicle for spread of HIV among adolescents.
What is IV drug use?
400
What types of treatment plans are useful for substance abuse in children? A - group therapy B - individual psychotherapy C - detox D - hospitalization
What is A!
400
What percent of users who start off simply experimenting with drugs progress to dependency?
What is, it is hard to predict!
500
Abuse of this substance may result in brain damage, cardiac arrest, liver/kidney damage, or lead poisoning.
What are inhalants?
500
Reported rates of drug abuse among adolescents are likely to be underestimated, because A) Teens tend to answer dishonestly B) Heavy users are likely to be absent from school when surveys are conducted C) Teens tend to underestimate their own drug use D) Surveys are not conducted in big cities where drug use may be more common
B--Heavy users are likely to be absent from school when surveys are conducted
500
The presence of this disorder is most associated with the early onset of substance abuse A) ODD B) MDD C) ADHD D) Conduct Disorder E) Dependent Personality Disorder
What is C, ADHD
500
What type of interviewing is helpful in the treatment of substance abuse?
What is motivational interviewing
500
Describe the child version of CAGE:
What is C Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven by someone (including yourself) who was ‘‘high’’ or had been using alcohol or drugs? R Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better about yourself, or fit in? A Do you ever use alcohol or drugs while you are ALONE? F Do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or drugs? F Do your family or FRIENDS ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use? T Have you ever gotten into TROUBLE while you were using alcohol or drugs?