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Describe and give an example for the "levels of involvement" of psychoactive substances. Include "use," "intoxication," and "use disorder" in your response.

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In a laboratory research study involving "drug addiction" in animals, it was demonstrated that the positive-reinforcing effect (i.e., pleasure) of drugs


A) is a uniquely human weakness.
B) is primarily asocial and cultural phenomenon.
C) existed even without social and cultural influences.
D) is biological, social, and cultural.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that while use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors, abuse and dependence are more influenced by


A) genetic factors.
B) psychological factors.
C) nonbiological factors.
D) cultural factors.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Discuss the various component treatments for substance use disorders

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Substance abuse and substance dependence are


A) different terms for the same condition.
B) two similar but separate diagnoses in the DSM-5.
C) outdated terms that reflect incomplete understanding of neurobiology.
D) combined into a single diagnosis in the DSM-5.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is common to both gambling disorder and substance use disorders?


A) Withdrawal symptoms
B) Tolerance
C) Craving
D) All of these are correct

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Among the so-called recreational or illicit "designer drugs" is a dissociative anesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain. It is called


A) ecstasy (MDMA) .
B) "Special K."
C) Eve.
D) Nexus.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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