Substance Use and Psychological Impact
Psychology ⇒ Health and Well-being
Substance Use and Psychological Impact starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how substance use can impact academic performance in adolescents.
Describe the concept of 'gateway drugs' and provide an example.
Describe the impact of substance use on relationships and social functioning.
Describe two psychological impacts of long-term alcohol abuse.
Explain how peer pressure can influence substance use among adolescents.
Explain the difference between substance abuse and substance dependence.
A 17-year-old student reports feeling anxious and unable to sleep after stopping daily caffeine consumption. What is this an example of? (1) Tolerance (2) Withdrawal (3) Intoxication (4) Relapse
A student who has stopped using a substance experiences mood swings, irritability, and cravings. What is this process called? (1) Intoxication (2) Withdrawal (3) Tolerance (4) Overdose
A 17-year-old student reports feeling anxious and unable to sleep after stopping daily caffeine consumption. What is this an example of? (1) Tolerance (2) Withdrawal (3) Intoxication (4) Relapse
A student who has stopped using a substance experiences mood swings, irritability, and cravings. What is this process called? (1) Intoxication (2) Withdrawal (3) Tolerance (4) Overdose
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the reward pathway affected by substance use? (1) Dopamine (2) Serotonin (3) Acetylcholine (4) GABA
Which of the following best describes the term 'craving' in the context of substance use? (1) A physical illness (2) A strong desire to use a substance (3) A legal consequence (4) A type of therapy
Fill in the blank: __________ is a psychological disorder commonly co-occurring with substance use disorders.
Fill in the blank: The belief that one can stop using a substance at any time, despite evidence to the contrary, is an example of __________.
Fill in the blank: The model that explains substance use as a result of biological, psychological, and social factors is called the __________ model.
Fill in the blank: The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect, is called __________.
True or False: All substances that alter mood or behavior are classified as illegal drugs.
True or False: Psychological dependence means the body has adapted to the presence of a drug.
True or False: Psychological impacts of substance use can include both short-term and long-term effects.
True or False: Substance use can increase the risk of developing mood disorders.
