1. What are substance use disorders? pp. 310–311

2. How does alcohol act on the brain and body? What are the problems and dangers of alcohol misuse? pp. 311–316

3. Describe the features and problems of the misuse of barbiturates and benzodiazepines. p. 316

4. Compare the various opioids (opium, heroin, morphine). What problems may result from their use? pp. 316–318

5. List and compare two kinds of stimulant drugs. Describe their biological actions and the problems caused by each of them. pp. 319–323

6. What are the effects of hallucinogens, particularly LSD? pp. 323–325

7. What are the effects of marijuana and other cannabis substances? Why is marijuana a greater danger today than it was decades ago? pp. 326–328

8. What special problems does polysubstance use pose? pp. 328–329

9. Describe the leading explanations and treatments for substance use disorders. How well supported are these explanations and treatments? pp. 330–341

10. Name and describe two addictive patterns that are not triggered by substance misuse. pp. 342–343