Which of the Following Is True About the Diagnosis of Substance-Related

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the diagnosis of substance-related dependence and abuse in DSM-IV?

• A)A person may be diagnosed with both dependence and abuse of a given substance.
• B)Separate symptoms have been listed for each individual drug type.
• C)The criteria for substance-related abuse center on consequences in several life areas.
• D)All of these are true.
• E)None of these are true.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulse

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating the transmission of information throughout the nervous system.

Stimulation

The activity of encouraging or arousing interest, excitement, or activity in someone or something.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of many neurons, serving to speed up electrical impulses between nerve cells.

Axon

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.