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What is the potential effect of repeated drug use on the brain?
What is the potential effect of repeated drug use on the brain?
- It can improve self-control and decision-making abilities
- It can result in brain changes that are long lasting (correct)
- It can lead to genetic changes
- It can increase the ability to recover from addiction
What is a key factor in an individual's vulnerability to brain changes caused by drug use?
What is a key factor in an individual's vulnerability to brain changes caused by drug use?
- Their age when they first try drugs
- Their socioeconomic status
- Their level of education
- Their genetic predisposition (correct)
What is a consequence of drug addiction on an individual's behavior?
What is a consequence of drug addiction on an individual's behavior?
- Enhanced decision-making abilities
- Eroded self-control and ability to make sound decisions (correct)
- Improved impulse control
- Increased self-control and ability to make sound decisions
What is the goal of prevention programs aimed at reducing drug abuse?
What is the goal of prevention programs aimed at reducing drug abuse?
How does chronic drug use affect the brain?
How does chronic drug use affect the brain?
What is the role of neuroimaging technologies in understanding drug addiction?
What is the role of neuroimaging technologies in understanding drug addiction?
What is the relationship between drug addiction and an individual's thoughts and feelings?
What is the relationship between drug addiction and an individual's thoughts and feelings?
What is the importance of understanding the neurological effects of drug use?
What is the importance of understanding the neurological effects of drug use?
Why is it important to encourage parents to work with schools to prevent drug use?
Why is it important to encourage parents to work with schools to prevent drug use?
What is the main goal of programs aimed at preventing drug abuse?
What is the main goal of programs aimed at preventing drug abuse?