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Module 1: Overview of Substances
Match the substance with the corresponding category.

Module 1: Overview of Substances
Synthetic cannabinoids have identical effects as “traditional” cannabinoids.

Module 1: Overview of Substances
Which substance use severity level requires that 6 or more criteria be met?

Module 1: Overview of Substances
For the DEA’s scheduling system, a substance with a high potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use is an example of:

Module 1: Overview of Substances
Who can make a diagnosis for a substance use disorder?

Module 1: Overview of Substances
The European study on high concentration THC revealed that users were up to 5 times more likely to exhibit symptoms of:

Module 1: Overview of Substances
Amphetamines, nicotine, and caffeine are all examples of

Module 1: Overview of Substances
The European study on high concentration THC revealed that users were up to 5 times more likely to exhibit symptoms of:

Module 1: Overview of Substances
Amphetamines, nicotine, and caffeine are all examples of

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
Recent (2019-2021) trend research has shown that overdoses for 14-18 year-olds have stopped increasing due to prevention efforts.

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
In 2021, how many fatal overdoses were a result of fentanyl?

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
Many adolescent overdoses on fentanyl are accidental in the sense that they did not know fentanyl had been mixed (“laced”) into the drug they were intentionally taking.

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
What percentage of adolescent overdoses are fentanyl related?

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
In this module, the impact of opioids was also discussed to impact all of the following EXCEPT:

Module 2: School Age Children and Adolescents at Risk
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for which age range?

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
Which of the following is NOT considered stigmatizing language?

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
Which of the following is the BEST way to describe someone in the recovery stage?

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
Research has shown that up to of those needing mental health treatment do not seek it as a result of public perceptions regarding mental illness.

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
The 2020 NIDA study revealed that out of the 40 million Americans aged 12 and older who met the criteria for a substance use disorder, only received specialized treatment

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
Bias and negative connotations associated with substance use disorders are what is known as ________.

Module 3: Bias-Free Language
“Person-first” language reminds others that an individual with a substance use disorder is more than their disorder.

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
Opioids are medically used for their analgesic effect, this means they:

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
Which of the following terms is used for only naturally occurring substances of this category?

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
Which of the following is NOT an opiate?

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
Heroin is high risk and unique in that it must be administered via intravenous injection (i.e., a needle into a vein).

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
The opioid that discussed in the module with the largest number of overdose deaths was:

Module 4: Overview of Opioids
Different synthetic opioids have different potencies.

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
Which country is the largest consumer of opioids in the world?

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
According to the research reviewed, what percentage of high schoolers have used an illegal drug in the last 30 days?

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
Almost half of the opioid exposure poison control calls were for children aged 5 years or younger.

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
Despite the large number of deaths, in the last few years the opioid and overall overdose mortality rate is beginning to slow in growth.

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
What was one of the discussed reasons for opioid accessibility reviewed in detail?

Module 5: The Opioid Epidemic
How frequently does someone die from an accidental drug overdose in the United States?

Module 6: Use, Dependence, and Addiction
Addiction is caused by:

Module 6: Use, Dependence, and Addiction
The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can be used interchangeably.

Module 6: Use, Dependence, and Addiction
As stated in the module, addiction is very challenging to overcome and work with as the individual has:

Module 6: Use, Dependence, and Addiction
Physical withdrawal symptoms from opioids, such as diarrhea, rapid heart rate, and nausea are results of:

Module 6: Use, Dependence, and Addiction
Needing more of a substance to produce the same effect is known as:

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
Accidental drug overdose is the leading cause of death for:

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
Which substance is responsible for the most drug overdoses annually?

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
Which of the following is NOT a means of availability for opioids discussed in this module?

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
One of the least likely times to overdose is after a period of abstinence or detox, this is why detox is so important.

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
Harm reduction efforts such as safe injection sites enable and increase use overall.

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
What is the name of the life saving medication to reverse/stop an opioid overdose?

Module 7: Overdose Prevention
One of the main reasons for opioid overdoses is that opioids slow and stop breathing/respiration.

Module 8: Access to Care
Which of the following was NOT a level of care discussed?

Module 8: Access to Care
In 2020, how many Americans had used substances in the last 30 days?

Module 8: Access to Care
One benefit to assessment for treatment is that anyone who has been trained on the ASAM levels of care can provide that level of care.

Module 8: Access to Care
Which of the following was NOT one of the ASAM dimensions discussed in the module?

Module 8: Access to Care
For safe treatment, the organization providing care should always start at the least intensive level of care.

Module 8: Access to Care
What factor was NOT discussed in the module as a potential consideration when seeking treatment?

Module 9: Effective Approaches
Education is one of the most effective means for intervening with individuals with substance use disorders.

Module 9: Effective Approaches
Which of the following was NOT reviewed in the module as an effective factor for clinical intervention?

Module 9: Effective Approaches
The “A” in the OARS model stands for:

Module 9: Effective Approaches
The “D” in the REDS model stands for:

Module 9: Effective Approaches
In many situations, you are likely to achieve more by listening rather than instructing.