4.5.15 - Commonly Abused Substances
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Practice Questions
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What is a substance-related disorder?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of overusing substances.
Name one commonly abused substance.
💡 Hint: What substances can people misuse?
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Which of the following substances belongs to the category of stimulants?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects each substance has on energy.
True or False: Alcohol always leads to addiction.
💡 Hint: Consider individual differences in substance use.
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Consider a hypothetical town reporting escalating rates of opioid abuse. Propose a public health intervention plan that addresses prevention, treatment, and recovery.
💡 Hint: Think about different stakeholders who need to be involved.
Analyze how societal perceptions of cannabis use have evolved over time and the implications for mental health policies.
💡 Hint: What recent studies or trends can support your analysis?
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