29 Questions
What is a common characteristic of drug users?
They come from all parts of the country and all walks of life
Why do people start using drugs?
Curiosity, pleasure, social pressure, or for medical reasons
What may influence young people to use drugs?
Peer pressure and popular culture
Why do some people use psychoactive drugs?
To relieve emotional pressures and boost self-confidence
What is a common influence on children to use drugs?
Parental substance abuse
What is true about regular users of one drug?
They are more likely to use other drugs
What is a widely used drug among both young people and adults?
Alcohol
What is a major way that people are encouraged to use alcohol?
Advertising
What is a common reason why individuals use alcohol and other drugs?
To cope with stress or problems
What is a common portrayal of drinkers in alcohol advertising?
Successful, beautiful, and popular people
What is a substance that should be, but may not be normally regarded as a drug?
Tobacco
What are older students more likely to do compared to younger students?
Use drugs
Drug users come from all parts of the country and all walks of life.
True
People may start using a drug for one reason and may continue using it for quite another reason.
True
Some people use drugs as an expression of alienation or rebellion.
True
Peer pressure to use drugs is not very strong among young people.
False
Trying a drug for the first time is always a major step.
False
Regular users of one drug are less likely to use other drugs as well.
False
Older students are less likely to use drugs than younger students.
False
Young children are less likely to sniff glue or use other inhalants than older teenagers.
False
Advertising is not a major way that people are encouraged to use alcohol.
False
There is a single theory that can adequately explain the cause or cure for substance abuse.
False
Caffeine use is not widespread.
False
There is a single reason why people use alcohol and other drugs.
False
Match the following characteristics with their description:
Drug users = Can be rich or poor, young or old, male or female, well-educated or not Reasons for using drugs = Can vary from drug-to-drug, from person-to-person, from occasion-to-occasion Influences on young people to use drugs = Popular songs, television, famous personalities, peer pressure Emotional pressures relieved by psychoactive drugs = Anger, stress, anxiety, boredom, depression, boost self-confidence
Match the following substances with their widely recognized usage:
Alcohol = Widely used drug among both young people and adults Tobacco = Substance that should be, but may not be normally regarded as a drug Caffeine = Substance with widespread use and coffee shop presence Inhalants = More likely to be used by young children than older teenagers
Match the following characteristics with their association to drug use:
Peer pressure = Influence on young people to use drugs Advertising portrayal = Encouragement to use alcohol Parental influence = Influence on children to use drugs Physical or psychological dependence = Reason for using drugs
Match the following theories with their focus on substance use:
Initial and continued use = Focus of some theories attempting to explain substance use Causes of substance use = Focus of some theories attempting to explain substance use Addiction process = Focus of some theories attempting to explain dependency Cure for the problem = Focus of some theories attempting to explain dependency
Match the following drug user images with their evolution in recent years:
Drinker = Portrayed as successful, beautiful, and popular in alcohol advertising Addict = Evolution of the face of addiction
Study Notes
Who Uses Drugs
- Drug users come from diverse backgrounds, including all parts of the country, all walks of life, and varying demographics such as rich or poor, young or old, male or female, and well-educated or not.
- Different people use different drugs for different reasons, which can vary from drug-to-drug, person-to-person, and occasion-to-occasion.
Reasons for Drug Use
- People may start using drugs for various reasons, including curiosity, pleasure, social pressure, or medical reasons, and continue using them for other reasons, such as physical or psychological dependence or group pressures.
- Some people use psychoactive drugs to relieve emotional pressures, such as anger, stress, anxiety, boredom, or depression, or to boost self-confidence.
- Others may use drugs as an expression of alienation or rebellion.
Influences on Drug Use
- Peer pressure to use drugs can be strong, especially among young people, who may be influenced by popular songs, television, or famous individuals who use drugs.
- Some children are influenced by their parents' substance abuse, which can make drug use seem normal, safe, or justifiable.
Factors Contributing to Abuse
- Regular users of one drug are more likely to use other drugs as well.
- The use of substances that are not normally regarded as drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, can contribute to abuse.
- Physical or psychological dependence on drugs can also lead to abuse.
Drug Use Patterns
- Surveys indicate that among both young people and adults, alcohol and tobacco are the most widely used drugs.
- Older students are more likely to use drugs than younger students.
- Young children are more likely to use inhalants, such as glue, than older teenagers.
Portrayal of Drug Use
- Advertising, such as portraying drinkers as successful, beautiful, and popular, can encourage drug use.
- The widespread use of caffeine and the normalization of its consumption, especially in coffee shops, can also contribute to a culture of drug use.
Theories of Substance Use
- There is no single reason why people use drugs, and multiple theories attempt to explain the causes of substance use, abuse, and dependency.
- Theories provide reasons for initial and continued drug use, as well as the addiction process.
"Who Uses Drugs" quiz explores the diverse demographics of drug users, shedding light on the wide range of individuals who may use drugs. Test your knowledge on the various factors and reasons behind drug use across different demographic groups.
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