Question 1

Approximately 50-80% of those adolescents diagnosed with a conduct disorder will develop a substance use disorder at some point in their lives.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following may best explain why substance misuse in early adolescence raises the individual's lifetime risk for SUD?

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A)  Adolescents are more likely to use marijuana than adults, which acts as a "gateway" to lifelong drug misuse.
B)  The amygdala region in the brain is not yet developed in adolescence.
C)  Adolescents use the prefrontal cortex to make decisions more than adults do.
D)  Memories associated with strong emotions are stronger and more deeply entrenched in adolescence than adulthood.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Adolescents who spend more time working than studying are less likely to engage in alcohol and tobacco use than their peers who study more than they work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the reasons why physicians may struggle to accurately diagnose substance use disorders in children and adolescents.What solutions can you suggest to help counter these barriers?

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Physicians may struggle to accurately diagnose substance use disorders in children and adolescents for several reasons. Firstly, there is a lack of awareness and training in recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders in this population. Many physicians may not have the necessary knowledge or experience to identify substance abuse in young patients.

Secondly, adolescents may be less likely to disclose their substance use to their healthcare providers due to fear of judgment or consequences. This can make it difficult for physicians to gather accurate information and make an informed diagnosis.

Additionally, the symptoms of substance use disorders in children and adolescents can be easily mistaken for other mental health issues or typical adolescent behavior. This can lead to misdiagnosis or overlooking the possibility of substance abuse.

To counter these barriers, it is important to provide physicians with comprehensive training on identifying and addressing substance use disorders in children and adolescents. This can include education on the unique risk factors and warning signs specific to this age group. Additionally, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment in healthcare settings can encourage young patients to be more open about their substance use, leading to more accurate diagnoses.

Furthermore, implementing routine screening for substance use in pediatric and adolescent healthcare visits can help identify potential issues early on. This can involve using validated screening tools and questionnaires to assess substance use and related behaviors.

Overall, addressing the lack of awareness and training, improving communication and trust between physicians and young patients, and implementing routine screening can help physicians more accurately diagnose substance use disorders in children and adolescents.

Question 5

Describe some of the reasons why children and adolescents misuse chemicals.

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Question 6

Parental has been found to strongly influence substance use behaviors by children and adolescents.

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A)  emotional dependency
B)  degree of differentiation
C)  style of punishment
D)  controlE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Cumulatively, the estimated financial cost of alcohol-related rape, homicide, assault, larceny, burglary, motor vehicle theft, loss of employment, and medical care for underage drinkers is about per mixed drink.

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A)  $1.50
B)  $3.00
C)  $4.12
D)  $6.00E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The average adolescent spends approximately listening to music.

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A)  1 hour per day
B)  3 hours per day
C)  2 hours per week
D)  2 hours per dayE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

By the age of 17, of adolescents will have seen one or both of their parents intoxicated.

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A)  11%
B)  24%
C)  32%
D)  51%E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Research has found that adolescents who smoke are more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder later in life.

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A)  12%
B)  25%
C)  33%
D)  50%E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What is the gateway theory of adolescent drug use? What has research found regarding this explanation for such problems?

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Question 12

Among high school seniors who misuse drugs, the most common illicit substance of choice is

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol.
B)  cocaine.
C)  marijuana.
D)  MDMA ("Ecstasy") .E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Children have at least a rudimentary knowledge of alcohol and its effects , according to your text.

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A)  by the time of entry into third grade
B)  by the time they graduate from grade school
C)  depending on whether they have older siblings or not
D)  by preschoolE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Research finds that the critical issues with regard to adolescent substance use include all but which of the following?

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A)  Which compounds are used
B)  How often the drugs are used
C)  Whether alcohol or illicit drugs are used at all
D)  What quantities of drugs are usedE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Children and adolescents are thought to be at vulnerability to the negative effects of alcohol or drugs.

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A)  an increased level of
B)  a decreased level of
C)  the same level of
D)  an unknown level ofE) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 16

It has been found that of adolescents being assessed for chest pain have ephedrine in their urine, in spite of strident denials to the contrary.

Accepted Answer

A)  12%
B)  17%
C)  21%
D)  25%E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Adolescents tend to experience sedation from a given dose of alcohol compared to adult drinkers.

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A)  less
B)  more
C)  the same levels of
D)  varying levels ofE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

What are some of the special needs of adolescence in substance misuse rehabilitation programs?

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Question 19

In assessing the adolescent who uses substances, the assessor can count upon the

Accepted Answer

A)  firm boundaries between misuse and substance use.
B)  fact that since they are illicit chemicals, any use equals misuse.
C)  fact that there are no firm boundaries between experimental use, substance misuse, and substance use disorders.
D)  parents as an unbiased source of information.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Rhonda reached puberty at age 10.According to your text, she is at a higher risk of developing an SUD than Judy, who reached puberty at age 13.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Which of the following may best explain why substance misuse in early adolescence raises the individual's lifetime risk for SUD?

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Adolescents who spend more time working than studying are less likely to engage in alcohol and tobacco use than their peers who study more than they work.

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Discuss the reasons why physicians may struggle to accurately diagnose substance use disorders in children and adolescents.What solutions can you suggest to help counter these barriers?

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Parental has been found to strongly influence substance use behaviors by children and adolescents.

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Cumulatively, the estimated financial cost of alcohol-related rape, homicide, assault, larceny, burglary, motor vehicle theft, loss of employment, and medical care for underage drinkers is about per mixed drink.

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The average adolescent spends approximately listening to music.

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By the age of 17, of adolescents will have seen one or both of their parents intoxicated.

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Research has found that adolescents who smoke are more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder later in life.

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What is the gateway theory of adolescent drug use? What has research found regarding this explanation for such problems?

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