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Define drug misuse.
Inappropriate use of prescription or nonprescription drugs.
What is drug abuse?
Use of a drug when it is detrimental to one’s health or well-being.
Explain drug (chemical) dependence.
A psychological and sometimes physical state characterized by a craving for a drug.
Describe psychological dependence.
A psychological state characterized by an overwhelming desire to continue drug use.
What is drug use?
A nonevaluative term referring to drug-taking behavior in general.
What are some examples of personal factors that can influence drug-taking behavior?
Impulsiveness, depressive mood, susceptibility to stress, or personality disturbances
Why are personal factors like impulsiveness and depressive mood considered risk factors for drug use?
They may contribute to an individual's vulnerability to engaging in drug-taking behavior.
How do personal factors interact with genetic and environmental influences in the context of drug-taking behavior?
It is difficult to determine the extent to which personal factors are inherited or shaped by the family environment.
What role does susceptibility to stress play in relation to drug use?
Susceptibility to stress can be a personal factor that increases the risk of drug-taking behavior.
How can personality disturbances influence an individual's likelihood of engaging in drug-taking behavior?
Personality disturbances may contribute to the risk of drug use by affecting an individual's coping mechanisms.
Why is it important to consider personal factors when studying drug-taking behavior?
Personal factors can provide insights into an individual's motivations and vulnerabilities regarding drug use.
How can genetics, family structure, and family dynamics contribute to drug experimentation?
Genetics, family structure, family dynamics can all contribute to drug experimentation.
What is the influence of family attitudes towards alcohol and drug use on adolescents' beliefs?
Family attitudes towards alcohol and drug use influence adolescents’ beliefs and expectations about the effects of drugs.
How do perceived and actual drug use by peers impact adolescents' attitudes and choices?
Perceived and actual drug use by peers influences attitudes and choices by adolescents.
What is the significance of perceived support of drinking by peers on adolescent behavior?
Perceived support of drinking by peers is the single most important factor in an adolescent’s choice to drink.
How do sociocultural and physical settings affect drug-taking behavior?
Sociocultural and physical settings can affect drug-taking behavior.
What are gateway drugs and how do they relate to the use of more dangerous drugs?
Gateway drugs are legal drugs that a non-drug user might try, which can lead them to more dangerous drugs.
Learn about the different risk factors and protective factors that can influence an individual's likelihood of engaging in drug-taking behavior. Explore how genetic and environmental factors play a role in determining susceptibility to drug-related problems.
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