Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

As per DSM-5 Classification, which of the following substance fall in the category of opiods?

1. Morphine

2. Heroin

3. Cocaine

4. Cough syrup

5. Painkillers

6. Bhang

Options:

1, 2, 4 and 5 only

1, 2, 3 and 6

1, 4 and 5 only

1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 6

Correct Answer:

1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Explanation:

Commonly Abused Substances (Following the DSM-5 Classification)

• Alcohol

• Stimulants: dextroamphetamines, metaamphetamines, cocaine

• Caffeine: coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, analgesics, chocolate, cocoa

• Cannabis: marijuana or ‘bhang’

• Hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline

• Inhalants: gasoline, glue, paint thinners, spray paints, typewriter correction fluid, sprays

• Tobacco: cigarettes, bidi

Opioid: morphine, heroin, cough syrup, painkillers (analgesics, anaesthetics)

• Sedatives, Hypnotics or Anxiolytics : sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication