Question 1
Which neurotransmitter system is most directly activated by drugs of abuse to produce feelings of reward and reinforcement?
Correct Answer:
Dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway
Question 2
A client reports needing increasingly larger amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect. This phenomenon is best described as:
Correct Answer:
Tolerance
Question 3
According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met within a 12-month period to diagnose a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer:
At least 2 of 11 criteria
Question 4
Which of the following substances has the highest risk of fatal withdrawal syndrome if discontinued abruptly after prolonged heavy use?
Correct Answer:
Alcohol
Question 5
A client who has developed tolerance to benzodiazepines would most likely also show reduced response to which other substance?
Correct Answer:
Alcohol
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IC&RC ADC Practice Questions - IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Exam

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