Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation – Practice MCQs Questions Answers

1. Substance abuse refers to:
(A) Occasional use of prescribed medicines
(B) Harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances
(C) Drinking water regularly
(D) Regular exercise

2. Which of the following is a commonly abused substance?
(A) Vitamins
(B) Alcohol
(C) Mineral water
(D) Fiber supplements

3. Rehabilitation in substance abuse aims to:
(A) Promote substance availability
(B) Support recovery and reintegration into society
(C) Encourage drug trafficking
(D) Reduce medical services

4. Detoxification is:
(A) A process of removing harmful substances from the body
(B) A form of physical exercise
(C) A legal penalty for substance abuse
(D) A permanent cure

5. Which organization leads global efforts in drug control?
(A) UNICEF
(B) WHO
(C) UNODC
(D) UNESCO

6. Substance dependence is characterized by:
(A) Occasional recreational use
(B) Compulsive use despite harmful consequences
(C) Total abstinence
(D) Low-risk habits

7. Harm reduction strategies include:
(A) Needle exchange programs
(B) Increasing drug purity
(C) Banning all medical treatments
(D) Limiting education access

8. Which is a risk factor for substance abuse?
(A) Strong family support
(B) Peer pressure and lack of supervision
(C) Healthy coping strategies
(D) Stable employment

9. Relapse prevention focuses on:
(A) Encouraging drug use
(B) Identifying triggers and developing coping skills
(C) Punishing individuals
(D) Avoiding therapy

10. Methadone is used in the treatment of:
(A) Alcohol dependence
(B) Opioid addiction
(C) Nicotine withdrawal
(D) Caffeine overdose

11. Which is a sign of substance withdrawal?
(A) Increased energy and focus
(B) Anxiety, sweating, and tremors
(C) Better appetite
(D) Enhanced sleep quality

12. The first stage of rehabilitation is usually:
(A) Social reintegration
(B) Detoxification and stabilization
(C) Family therapy
(D) Employment placement

13. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective in:
(A) Promoting drug sales
(B) Addressing substance use disorders
(C) Increasing dependence
(D) Avoiding psychological support

14. Substance abuse negatively affects:
(A) Only physical health
(B) Physical, mental, and social well-being
(C) Financial institutions only
(D) Agricultural productivity only

15. Which is a stimulant drug?
(A) Heroin
(B) Cocaine
(C) Morphine
(D) Codeine

16. Motivational interviewing in substance abuse counseling aims to:
(A) Force change
(B) Enhance a person’s motivation to change behavior
(C) Ignore personal goals
(D) Provide medication only

17. The term “dual diagnosis” refers to:
(A) Two medical prescriptions
(B) Co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder
(C) Addiction to two soft drinks
(D) Two forms of therapy

18. Which legal measure regulates drug use in many countries?
(A) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
(B) Agricultural Act
(C) Labor Laws
(D) Traffic Ordinance

19. Alcoholism can lead to:
(A) Improved liver function
(B) Liver cirrhosis and brain damage
(C) Stronger immunity
(D) Reduced heart problems

20. Which is an example of a depressant?
(A) Caffeine
(B) Alcohol
(C) Nicotine
(D) Amphetamine

21. Peer support groups in rehabilitation include:
(A) Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
(B) Sports clubs
(C) Financial committees
(D) Political groups

22. Substance abuse prevention programs target:
(A) Only adults
(B) Individuals, families, and communities
(C) Factories only
(D) Elderly homes only

23. Long-term substance use may result in:
(A) Improved mental clarity
(B) Tolerance, dependence, and organ damage
(C) Enhanced brain function
(D) Permanent immunity

24. Which factor helps in successful rehabilitation?
(A) Family involvement and social support
(B) Isolation
(C) Denial of therapy
(D) Punishment only

25. Which is a hallucinogen?
(A) LSD
(B) Caffeine
(C) Nicotine
(D) Alcohol

26. Substance misuse can lead to:
(A) Enhanced workplace performance
(B) Accidents, violence, and legal problems
(C) Improved relationships
(D) Higher productivity

27. Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) includes:
(A) Use of medications like buprenorphine and methadone
(B) Herbal teas only
(C) Punitive measures
(D) Massage therapy alone

28. What does tolerance mean in substance use?
(A) Needing less of a substance to get the same effect
(B) Needing more of a substance to get the same effect
(C) Permanent immunity
(D) Immediate withdrawal

29. Substance abuse screening tools include:
(A) AUDIT and CAGE questionnaires
(B) Blood pressure monitors
(C) BMI calculators
(D) Fitness trackers

30. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in addiction pathways?
(A) Dopamine
(B) Serotonin
(C) Histamine
(D) Acetylcholine

31. Residential rehabilitation centers provide:
(A) Inpatient treatment and therapy services
(B) Recreational parks
(C) Banking services
(D) Agricultural production

32. Craving in substance use disorder refers to:
(A) Indifference to drugs
(B) Strong desire or urge to use a substance
(C) Complete satisfaction
(D) Physical recovery

33. Family therapy in substance abuse aims to:
(A) Isolate the individual
(B) Improve family communication and support
(C) Promote family drug use
(D) Prevent legal treatment

34. Which is a protective factor against substance abuse?
(A) Positive peer relationships
(B) Unemployment
(C) Violence exposure
(D) Lack of education

35. Relapse is:
(A) Permanent recovery
(B) Return to substance use after a period of abstinence
(C) Complete immunity to addiction
(D) Legal action only

36. What is the role of social workers in rehabilitation?
(A) Counseling, case management, and advocacy
(B) Promoting drug availability
(C) Legal prosecution
(D) Financial investment

37. Which is a withdrawal symptom of nicotine?
(A) Weight gain, irritability, and anxiety
(B) Improved concentration
(C) Reduced appetite
(D) Enhanced relaxation

38. Substance abuse can contribute to:
(A) Domestic violence and homelessness
(B) Social harmony
(C) Better parenting
(D) Improved health

39. Which is an opioid?
(A) Cocaine
(B) Heroin
(C) LSD
(D) Cannabis

40. Community-based rehabilitation focuses on:
(A) Institutionalization
(B) Local resources and peer networks
(C) Isolated medical treatment
(D) Exclusive hospital stay

41. Substance abuse prevention in schools often includes:
(A) Life skills education and awareness programs
(B) Supply of alcohol
(C) Ignoring student behavior
(D) Physical punishment

42. Which factor increases the risk of relapse?
(A) High stress and lack of coping strategies
(B) Supportive relationships
(C) Structured routines
(D) Continued counseling

43. Alcohol withdrawal may cause:
(A) Delirium tremens in severe cases
(B) Improved memory
(C) Reduced blood pressure
(D) Enhanced sleep

44. The term “gateway drug” refers to:
(A) Substances that lead to the use of more dangerous drugs
(B) Medicines for chronic illness
(C) Pain relievers only
(D) Antibiotics

45. Which law enforcement approach focuses on health rather than punishment?
(A) Decriminalization of drug possession for personal use
(B) Increased imprisonment rates
(C) Zero tolerance policies
(D) Death penalty for users

46. Aftercare services in rehabilitation include:
(A) Follow-up counseling, vocational training, and support groups
(B) Immediate discharge only
(C) Legal prosecution
(D) Ignoring the individual

47. Substance abuse among adolescents is influenced by:
(A) Curiosity, peer pressure, and lack of parental supervision
(B) Stable home life
(C) Healthy lifestyle
(D) Regular counseling

48. Which is a commonly used relapse prevention medication for alcohol?
(A) Disulfiram
(B) Codeine
(C) Paracetamol
(D) Diazepam

49. A holistic rehabilitation approach includes:
(A) Medical, psychological, and social interventions
(B) Only legal punishment
(C) Excluding family members
(D) Limiting education

50. The ultimate goal of substance abuse rehabilitation is:
(A) Lifelong dependence on treatment
(B) Sustained recovery and reintegration into society
(C) Temporary symptom relief
(D) Institutionalization