What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? The Amount taken, past drug experiences, form of administration, poly drug use, setting, circumstance. How is drug tolerance BEST described? Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time Which of the following is NOT a "drug cue"? Drug avoidance strategies What happens as tolerance for barbiturates develops? The margin between intoxication and lethality stays the same What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? Confusion Which of the following conditions does alcohol NOT induce? Hep C (alcohol induces Steatosis, Nephrosis, Cirrhosis) What does formication refer to? A sensation of bugs crawling under the skin What is/are the organ(s) most damaged by cocaine abuse? The heart Which of the following is NOT a basic chemical class of amphetamines? Benzedrine (amphetaimen sulphate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine are amphetamines) In terms of difficulty quitting, which of the following drugs ranks the highest? Nicotine Which of the statement below is MOST correct? THC content in marijuana varies widely Regarding substance abuse, what does Convergence Theory propose? Rates of SA among women are converging with those of men Among psychiatric disorders in the elderly, where does alcohol abuse rank? Third Which of the following subcategories of alcohol use disorder onset is NOT found in the elderly? Early-onset alcoholism At an initial meeting with a new client, what is the FIRST requirement? Establish Rapport What does motivational interviewing (MI) primarily involve? Supportive Persuasion What percentage of individuals with dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders [COD]) received treatment for only their mental illness? 32.9% What factors can affect screening instrument validity? setting, privacy, levels of trust & rapport, instructions given and clarity Which of the following functions is NOT what a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse counselor can usually perform?