Substance Abuse
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Substance Abuse starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A 16-year-old student starts using a friend's prescription painkillers to cope with stress. What type of substance abuse is this an example of?
A student notices that after using a certain drug, they need to take more of it to feel the same effect. What is this phenomenon called?
Describe how substance abuse can affect family life.
Describe one way substance abuse can be prevented among teenagers.
Describe the role of the brain's reward system in substance abuse.
Describe two long-term effects of smoking tobacco on the human body.
A 16-year-old student starts using a friend's prescription painkillers to cope with stress. What type of substance abuse is this an example of?
A student notices that after using a certain drug, they need to take more of it to feel the same effect. What is this phenomenon called?
Which of the following is a common reason for substance abuse among adolescents?
(1) Curiosity
(2) Old age
(3) Retirement
(4) High income
Which of the following is a common withdrawal symptom?
(1) Increased energy
(2) Nausea
(3) Improved concentration
(4) Weight gain
Which of the following is a depressant?
(1) Caffeine
(2) Alcohol
(3) Nicotine
(4) LSD
Which of the following is a gateway drug?
(1) Heroin
(2) Alcohol
(3) Cocaine
(4) LSD
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of medical and psychological treatment for people who are dependent on substances.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a drug.
Fill in the blank: The chemical in tobacco that causes addiction is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The illegal use of drugs is often referred to as __________.
True or False: All drugs that are abused are illegal.
True or False: All people who use drugs will become addicted.
True or False: Prescription drugs can be abused if taken without a doctor's supervision.
True or False: Substance abuse can affect a person's social relationships and academic performance.
