A person just beginning to use the substance on an infrequent basis, is in what stage of addictive/dependent behavior?

late stage

early stage

middle stage

pre-abuse stage

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. late stage
Late-stage addiction involves chronic use, inability to stop, and physical/psychological deterioration.

B. early stage
The early stage includes occasional or experimental use, often social or recreational, and no signs of tolerance or withdrawal.

C. middle stage
This is marked by increased use, developing tolerance, and potential social or occupational consequences.

D. pre-abuse stage
This is not a commonly recognized term in the staging of addiction.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. limbic system
The limbic system is involved in emotion and reward, and is affected by addiction, but not primarily linked to cognitive impairment.

B. cerebellum
Involved in motor control and coordination, not majorly in cognition.

C. cerebrum
The cerebrum controls higher cognitive functions, including judgment, memory, decision-making, and is most affected in long-term drug abuse.

D. brain stem
Regulates basic life functions like breathing and heart rate. While vital, it is less involved in cognitive impairment from drug abuse.

A. intoxication B. dependence C. recidivism D. cross-tolerance

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. intoxication
Intoxication refers to the acute effects of a substance on the body, not the repeated return to a behavior.

B. dependence
Dependence is a physical or psychological need for a substance, not the relapse after treatment.

C. recidivism
Recidivism refers to relapse-the recurrence of an undesirable behavior (like substance use) after a period of improvement.

D. cross-tolerance
Cross-tolerance occurs when tolerance to one drug results in tolerance to another, not repeated relapse.

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A person just beginning to use the substance on an infrequent basis, is in what stage of addictive/dependent behavior?

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