Behaviors Predictive of Addiction to Controlled Substances Include

question 10

Multiple Choice

Behaviors predictive of addiction to controlled substances include:

• A) Stealing or borrowing another patient's drugs
• B) Requiring increasing doses of opiates for pain associated with malignancy
• C) Receiving refills of a Schedule II prescription on a regular basis
• D) Requesting that only their own primary care provider prescribe for them

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Definitions:

Fear-Learning Experiences

Psychological processes by which individuals learn to fear something through direct experiences or observations.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, repeated thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that one feels the urge to repeat again and again.

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions that a person feels compelled to perform repeatedly, often in response to an obsessive thought, typically leading to significant distress or impairment.