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DSST Substance Abuse exam (formerly Drug and Alcohol Abuse) covers the understanding of such substances as anabolic steroids, over-the-counter medications, dependency/addiction, societal effects, screening, diagnosis, and neurological factors..
The exam contains 100 questions to be answered in 2 hours
Exam content, briefly:
1. Overview of Substance Abuse and Dependence 12% 2. Classification of Drugs 6% 3. Pharmacological and Neurophysiological Principles 6% 4. Alcohol 14% 5. Anti-Anxiety, Sedative, and Hypnotics 6% 6. Inhalants 6% 7. Tobacco and Nicotine 10% 8. Psychomotor Stimulants 6% 9. Opioids 8% 10. Cannabinoids 11% 11. Hallucinogens 4% 12. Other Drugs of Abuse 4% 13. Antipsychotic Drugs 3% 14.Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers 4%
Related Practice Test: DSST Substance Abuse Exam Practice Test 1
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