Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substances Use Disorders

A patient with alcoholism develops a delusion that his spouse is unfaithful. Which syndrome corresponds to this presentation?

A genetically determined deficiency of which brain neurotransmitters predisposes an individual to alcoholism?

A patient has progressive alcohol use with physical dependence, tolerance and loss of control over drinking. Which type in Jellineck’s classification fits this pattern?

Which substance is explicitly described as not producing physical dependence?

A person develops a substance-specific syndrome after reducing intake of a substance previously used regularly to induce intoxication. What does this describe?

A person progressing toward alcohol dependence suddenly develops blackouts, with intoxication and no memory of events. Which phase does this indicate?

A person requires markedly increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the effect previously obtained with a smaller dose. What does this describe?

Which type in Jellineck’s classification is characterized by intermittent or spree drinking?

Flashback phenomenon is typically associated with dependence on which substance?

Which factor favors successful treatment of drug dependence?

A patient loses control over drinking, becomes increasingly isolated, centers his behaviour around alcohol and has decreased sexual drive. Which phase of alcohol dependence is indicated?

Approximately what proportion of people treated for drug addiction resume their habit within six months?

Which feature characterizes familial alcoholism?

A patient drinks excessively and has cirrhosis and gastritis, without clear physical or psychological dependence. Which type of alcoholism fits this presentation?

Which circumstance is an indication for inpatient treatment of drug dependence?

The 'bad trips' that may occur with cannabis dependence resemble which condition?

A person initially drinks socially for relief from tension. As tolerance for tension decreases, drinking becomes almost daily. Which phase of alcohol dependence does this describe?

What is the treatment of choice for acute Wernicke’s encephalopathy?

Which alcohol-related syndrome is associated with demyelination of the corpus callosum and optic tract?

Which description correctly identifies the source of ganja?

Which property defines a psychoactive drug?

A patient continues using a substance despite knowing that it aggravates a serious physical disorder. Which feature of substance abuse does this demonstrate?

Which combination characterizes nonpathological substance use for recreational or medical purposes?

Which predisposing factor for drug addiction belongs to the immediate sociocultural milieu?

A child has growth retardation, a small head, flattened facial features, intellectual impairment and behavioural abnormalities. Which syndrome matches these findings?

Which pattern distinguishes habituation from dependence in the supplied comparison?

Which plant material is used to prepare bhang?

A patient has cirrhosis, testicular atrophy and breast enlargement. Which syndrome corresponds to this combination?

Which cannabis preparation is properly called hashish?

What is the usual course of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the absence of serious medical complications?

Which feature is common in Korsakoff’s psychosis?

Magnan’s symptom, also called cocaine bugs, refers to which phenomenon?

Which psychological characteristic is associated with a poor outcome in alcoholism?

Antabuse-like effects in a person consuming alcohol are attributed to increased blood levels of which substance?

Which patient characteristic is associated with a favourable outcome in alcoholism?

A patient with alcohol-related problems displays maladaptive behaviour particularly during stressful situations. Which psychosocial intervention specifically aims to modify this behaviour?

Which drug is listed among disulfiram-like drugs?

Which drug used in opioid dependence is described as a mixed mu-receptor agonist-antagonist with low abuse and overdose potential?

Degeneration of the nasal septum is commonly associated with nasal abuse of which substance?

An infant born to a mother with alcohol misuse has growth retardation, a small head circumference, flattened facial features and abnormal behaviour. Which syndrome best accounts for these findings?