Substance Use Disorders Questions and
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What is a substance use disorder?
✔✔ A chronic condition where a person cannot stop using a substance despite negative
consequences
What is one common sign of substance use disorder?
✔✔ Continued use of a substance even when it causes harm
What does it mean when someone builds a tolerance to a substance?
✔✔ They need more of it to get the same effect
What is a withdrawal symptom?
✔✔ A physical or emotional reaction that happens when a person stops using a substance
Why do some people relapse after trying to quit a substance?
✔✔ Cravings, stress, or exposure to triggers can lead them back to use
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,What is the main addictive chemical in tobacco products?
✔✔ Nicotine
How can substance use affect mental health?
✔✔ It can cause or worsen depression, anxiety, and mood swings
What is the difference between misuse and addiction?
✔✔ Misuse is using a substance incorrectly; addiction is the loss of control over its use
What does the brain release during substance use that reinforces the behavior?
✔✔ Dopamine
What is the most common cause of accidental drug overdose?
✔✔ Using too much of a substance or mixing multiple drugs
What is a protective factor against substance use disorder?
✔✔ Supportive relationships and healthy coping skills
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, Why is early intervention important in substance use disorders?
✔✔ It can prevent more serious addiction and reduce long-term harm
What is a common physical sign of substance use?
✔✔ Sudden weight changes, poor hygiene, or unusual sleep patterns
What is a psychological sign of substance use disorder?
✔✔ Mood swings, paranoia, or loss of interest in daily life
How can substance use affect school or work performance?
✔✔ It often leads to poor focus, absenteeism, and lower productivity
What role does stress play in substance use?
✔✔ People may use substances to try to cope with stress
What is detoxification in addiction treatment?
✔✔ The process of clearing substances from the body in a safe, controlled way
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is a substance use disorder?
✔✔ A chronic condition where a person cannot stop using a substance despite negative
consequences
What is one common sign of substance use disorder?
✔✔ Continued use of a substance even when it causes harm
What does it mean when someone builds a tolerance to a substance?
✔✔ They need more of it to get the same effect
What is a withdrawal symptom?
✔✔ A physical or emotional reaction that happens when a person stops using a substance
Why do some people relapse after trying to quit a substance?
✔✔ Cravings, stress, or exposure to triggers can lead them back to use
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,What is the main addictive chemical in tobacco products?
✔✔ Nicotine
How can substance use affect mental health?
✔✔ It can cause or worsen depression, anxiety, and mood swings
What is the difference between misuse and addiction?
✔✔ Misuse is using a substance incorrectly; addiction is the loss of control over its use
What does the brain release during substance use that reinforces the behavior?
✔✔ Dopamine
What is the most common cause of accidental drug overdose?
✔✔ Using too much of a substance or mixing multiple drugs
What is a protective factor against substance use disorder?
✔✔ Supportive relationships and healthy coping skills
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, Why is early intervention important in substance use disorders?
✔✔ It can prevent more serious addiction and reduce long-term harm
What is a common physical sign of substance use?
✔✔ Sudden weight changes, poor hygiene, or unusual sleep patterns
What is a psychological sign of substance use disorder?
✔✔ Mood swings, paranoia, or loss of interest in daily life
How can substance use affect school or work performance?
✔✔ It often leads to poor focus, absenteeism, and lower productivity
What role does stress play in substance use?
✔✔ People may use substances to try to cope with stress
What is detoxification in addiction treatment?
✔✔ The process of clearing substances from the body in a safe, controlled way
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