Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the development of cocaine addiction?

Compulsive use
Experimental use
Isolated use
Dysfunctional use

The correct answer is: Isolated use

In the context of cocaine addiction, the stages of development typically include experimental use, which refers to trying the drug for the first time; compulsive use, where the individual feels a strong craving and may use the drug frequently despite negative consequences; and dysfunctional use, where the drug use leads to significant impairments in personal, social, or occupational areas. The term "isolated use" is not a recognized stage in the progression of addiction. Unlike the other stages, it does not encapsulate the behavioral patterns or consequences associated with cocaine use and addiction. In addiction studies, terminology such as experimental, compulsive, and dysfunctional use more accurately describes the evolving relationship between an individual and the substance. Therefore, this is why “isolated use” is not considered a typical stage in the development of cocaine addiction.