Substance
Addictions Question
1
2 / 2 pts
What part of the brain’s structure is home to the reward pathway?
The Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA)
Nucleus accumbens
Prefrontal Cortex
C !
The Limbic System
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
Benzodiazepines, even taken as prescribed by a physician, are toxic to the
brain.
C !
True
False
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Substances are classified into the following categories: depressants,
stimulants, and opioids.
True
C !
False
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
How many people die annually in the United States from tobacco
use? C !
1 out of every 5
1 out of every 10
1 out of every 15
1 out of every 20
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
20.1 million people age 12 or older struggle with an addiction.
C !
True
False
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Which of the following is a true statement?
1 in 15 students reported recreational use of prescription drugs ranging from
OxyContin to Adderall.
There is strong correlation between substance use, mental health diagnoses,
and childhood trauma.
Tranquilizers, are frequently prescribed for a wide range of symptoms,
including sleeplessness, anxiety, muscle strains, and seizures
C !
All of the above.
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
The center for disease control has declared overdose prevention for which of
one of the substances below as one of its top five public health challenges
for 2014?
Alcohol
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
C !
Opioid
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
To better determine the potency of ethanol, the term proof is used to indicate
the beverage’s strength or percentage of pure ethanol.
C !
True
False
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
One cannot die from too much consumption of alcohol.
True
C !
False
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
According to your textbook, which one of the following is the most abused
mood-altering substance?
Cannabinoids
Hallucinogens
C !
Alcohol
Opioids
Quiz Score: out of 20
20
