Consider the following statements about addictive behaviour:
(A) Addictive behaviour can involve excessive intake of high calorie food resulting in extreme obesity.
(B) Alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and opioids alter the way people think, feel and behave.
(C) Problems arising from the use and abuse of alcohol and cocaine are placed under disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders.
(D) Disorders relating to maladaptive behaviours resulting from occasional use of a substance are included under substance-related and addictive disorders.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Only two
(A) Addictive behaviour can involve excessive intake of high calorie food resulting in extreme obesity. — Correct. Excessive intake of high calorie food resulting in extreme obesity is addictive behaviour.
(B) Alcohol, cocaine, tobacco and opioids alter the way people think, feel and behave. — Correct. These substances alter the way people think, feel and behave.
(C) Problems arising from the use and abuse of alcohol and cocaine are placed under disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders. — Incorrect. Such problems are placed under substance-related and addictive disorders.
(D) Disorders relating to maladaptive behaviours resulting from occasional use of a substance are included under substance-related and addictive disorders. — Incorrect. The disorders result from regular and consistent use.
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