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Substance Abuse
-DSST Test


- Formerly known as Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Substance Abuse DSST Test Version 2

 Select your topic of choice: Number of questions:
 Overview 26
 Alcohol 44
 Classification of Drugs 15
 Hallucinogens 27
 Narcotic Analgesics 24
 Other Drugs 18
 Pharmacological Principles 42
 Prevention and Treatment 13
 Sedative Hypnotics 20
 Stimulants 28

The DSST exams above contain 257 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations).

The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 upper or lower level college credits for this exam

Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to confidently take and pass your Substance Abuse DSST test. The overall key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to pass your test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.


Course Information and Overview

This exam covers material that is typically taught in a semester introductory-level college course. The multiple-choice DANTES/DSST exam consists of about 100 questions and allows two hours to complete. 

The Substance Abuse Dantes/DSST Test consists of questions from the following subject areas:

  • Overview of Substance Abuse and Dependence Abuse (11%)
    Terminology
    Theories of Dependence and abuse
    Abuse and dependence Models
    Demographics
    Associations with social problems, and costs to society
    Screening and diagnosis
  • Classification of Drugs (6%)
  • Pharmacological and Neurophysiological Principles (11%)
    Nervous system
    Drugs and the actions of drugs
    Drug interactions
  • Alcohol (12%)
    Types and history
    The determinants of blood alcohol levels
    Effects and results
    Uses
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Anti-anxiety and Sedative Hypnotics (6%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Inhaled Substances (4%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Tobacco and Nicotine (7%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Psychomotor Stimulants (9%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Opoids (9%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Cannabinoids (8%)
    History and types Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Hallucinogens (4%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Treatment and its prevention
  • Other Drugs of Abuse (5%)
    Anabolic steroids
    Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
    Organic (herbal) substances
    Club drugs (designer)
    Other prescription drugs
  • Antipsychotic Drugs (4%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
  • Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers (4%)
    Types and history
    Effects and results
    Uses and administration
    Dependency and tolerance
    Withdrawal and overdose
    Suicidal behaviors

  • Complete information and a fact sheet (PDF Format) of what is covered is available from Prometric.

     

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