Question 1
How does alcohol affect the brain?
◦ It suppresses dopamine.
◦ It enhances the activity of GABA.
◦ It blocks the release of serotonin.
◦ It stimulates the release of adrenalin.
Question 2
If a person has been using drugs for years and cannot hold down a job due to their drug use, could they be diagnosed with a substance use disorder?
◦ No, they must exhibit two diagnostic criteria within a 12-month period to receive a diagnosis.
◦ No, they must exhibit all four diagnostic criteria within a 12-month period to receive a diagnosis.
◦ Yes, a person only has to exhibit impairment in one area to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
◦ No, they must exhibit at least three of the diagnostic criteria within a three-month period to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder.