Addiction and Substance Abuse
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What percentage of the general population in Canada exceeds drinking guidelines?

  • 79%
  • 14%
  • 18% (correct)
  • 60%

Which substance costs Canadians over $18 billion annually?

  • Heart disease
  • Alcohol (correct)
  • Tobacco
  • Cannabis

What percentage of Grade 12 students in Canada report hazardous drinking?

  • 38%
  • Over 80% (correct)
  • Over 90%
  • Almost half

Which age group consumes over 90% of the alcohol exceeding Canadian guidelines?

<p>Males aged 15-24 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of substance abuse according to the text?

<p>Physical dependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What model of addiction attributes addiction to genetics or physical damage?

<p>Disease model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of addiction emphasizes communal efforts to aid the addict?

<p>Social model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Psychological model of addiction?

<p>Emotional regulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment approach is associated with the Disease model of addiction?

<p>12 Step Program (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of addiction simplifies the nature of addiction by attributing it to choices from a flawed character?

<p>Moral model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is drug tolerance?

<p>The reduction of a drug's effect over time with continued use of the same dose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is withdrawal related to drug use?

<p>A cluster of symptoms arising when a drug is abruptly removed or dose is significantly decreased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes psychological dependence on drugs?

<p>Persistent craving for the drug and mental preoccupation with its effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In understanding addiction and substance abuse, what is harm associated with?

<p>Emotional and social consequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of all addictions?

<p>Physical dependence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some predictors of substance use according to the text?

<p>Family problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which life stage is reduced risk of substance use predicted when stress is less than resources?

<p>Adulthood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the biopsychosocial model focus on in determining health and disability?

<p>Interaction of physical, psychological, social &amp; spiritual factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the impact of addiction according to the text?

<p>'Addiction touches all' but lacks further explanation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is evidence weak on some concepts like addictive personality according to the text?

<p>'Addictive personality' not easily measurable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The biopsychosocial model of addiction emphasizes the role of spiritual factors in determining health and disability.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During adolescence, heavy substance use is predicted when stress is less than available resources.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In understanding addiction, the Social Stress Model indicates that a lack of perceived social support is a predictor of substance use.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Psychological model of addiction simplifies addiction by attributing it solely to flawed character choices.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Disease model of addiction emphasizes individual empowerment for change.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following models of addiction with their key focus:

<p>Social Stress Model = Predictors of substance use based on social relationships and support Biopsychosocial Model = Determinants of health &amp; disability including spiritual factors Psychological Model = Simplifies addiction by attributing it solely to flawed character choices Disease Model = Emphasizes individual empowerment for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the substance use characteristics with the corresponding life stage when stress is less than available resources:

<p>Childhood = Abstinence Adolescence = Abstinence / limited experimentation Adulthood = Reduced risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the substance use characteristics with the corresponding life stage when stress is greater than available resources:

<p>Childhood = Early initiation Adolescence = Heavy use Adulthood = Abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following stages with their corresponding substance use risk level based on stress and resources:

<p>Stress &lt; Resources in Childhood = Abstinence Stress &lt; Resources in Adolescence = Abstinence / limited experimentation Stress &lt; Resources in Adulthood = Reduced risk Stress &gt; Resources in Childhood = Early initiation Stress &gt; Resources in Adolescence = Heavy use Stress &gt; Resources in Adulthood = Abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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