Jim Is Unable to Cut Down or Control His Substance

question 115

Multiple Choice

Jim is unable to cut down or control his substance use.He has been experiencing decreased effects when taking the same amount of drugs.Jim's drug use has now begun to disrupt his work and family responsibilities.According to DSM-IV,what would Jim's diagnosis be?

• A) Substance intoxication
• B) Substance dependence
• C) Substance abuse
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's responses.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with higher cognitive processes such as reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.