Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

As per DSM-5 Classification, paint thinners and spray paints falls under which of the following substance category?

Options:

Opioid

Inhalants

Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Correct Answer:

Inhalants

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