Health A Q3 FINAL EXAM

Front

Peer pressure can result in drug abuse.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Peer pressure often results in experimentation of drugs and subsequent abuse.

Front

Which of the following increases the chances for drug abuse? Family history of addiction, Mood disorders like depression, anxiety and bipolar disease, Antisocial personality disorder, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

Factors that increase the risk for drug abuse include genetic factors, mood disorders, personality disorders and social factors like low socioeconomic status.

Front

People who abuse drugs are weak-willed. They could control their craving for drugs if they tried.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Addiction is a complex condition of the brain and brain chemistry. It drives people to use drugs even when they know about the health or social problems that can happen. People have a choice about whether to use drugs when they first start. But continuing to use them affects how the brain works. This leads to addictive behavior. Getting drugs becomes compulsive. Addiction is often long-term (chronic). Just like diabetes or heart disease, sometimes the condition is under good control. But other times there are disease-related problems. The long-term nature of addiction means that even if an addicted person stops using drugs, they can relapse and begin using again. Drug treatment and ongoing support and management can help break this cycle.

Front

Is it true that one possible sign of substance-use disorder in teens is when grades slip and school attendance becomes irregular?

Back

True

Answer explanation

According to the Partnership to End Addiction, these are also warning signs of possible drug addiction in a teen:

1. They become withdrawn, depressed, or careless about personal grooming.

2. They become hostile and uncooperative.

3. Eating and sleeping patterns change.

4. They lose interest in favorite activities.

5. They have a hard time concentrating.

6. You find pipes, rolling papers, pill bottles, or eye drops in your teen's room.

7. Relationships with other family members become strained.

Front

What's the cause of taking drugs? 'We have heard that party drugs give users a strange and excited feeling, you know, to get high.'

Back

enjoyment and pleasure

Front

What's the cause of taking drugs? 'I want to be different and feel exclusive. Why should I follow rules and do what I am told? It’s cool to be able to do something that can provoke my parents and teachers into a reaction. I want a different path!'

Back

being rebellious

Front

Read the interview below. What's the cause of taking drugs?

'Well because I want to ‘fit in’ with my group of friends. I want to be accepted by them. It is hard to be different, so I get along. If I don’t take drugs, I’ll be the odd one out.'

Back

peer pressure

Front

What's the cause of taking drugs? 'Like many of my friends, we started to take drugs out of curiosity. We wanted to experiment with different experiences and to know what the feeling is like.'

Back

curiosity

Front

What's the cause of taking drugs? 'I feel sad, hopeless and I need something to help me escape from reality. So I turned to drugs. Initially, they gave me a pleasurable feeling and a sense of confidence but soon, I got addicted to them.'

Back

escape from reality

Front

Which of the following is an effect of drug abuse on families? Users may have suicidal thoughts, It may disrupt family life, Drugs abuse may cause anxiety, convulsions and depression, Users may lack motivation in doing normal activities.

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It may disrupt family life