17 Questions
Which personal factor is associated with increased risk of drug use?
Impulsiveness
What personal factor can protect against drug use?
Emotional regulation
Which of the following personal factors is the most difficult to determine the origin of?
Personality disturbances
Which personal factor is most closely linked to the development of substance abuse problems?
Neuroticism
Which personal factor can serve as a protective buffer against drug use?
Emotional regulation
Which personal factor is the most difficult to modify through intervention?
Personality disturbances
What is drug misuse?
Inappropriate use of prescription or nonprescription drugs
What is psychological dependence on a drug?
A state characterized by a craving for a drug
What is drug abuse?
Using a drug in a way that is detrimental to health or well-being
What factors contribute to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse?
Personal, social, and environmental factors
What is the ultimate deciding factor in drug use according to the text?
Individual choice
What can contribute to drug experimentation according to the text?
Personal genetics
Which factor is identified as the single most important in an adolescent's choice to drink?
Peer support for drinking
What are gateway drugs according to the text?
Nicotine and alcohol
How do family dynamics impact drug experimentation?
By influencing adolescents' beliefs
Which is a potential environmental risk factor for drugtaking mentioned in the text?
Immediate neighborhood
Why do teenagers who engage in early smoking and drinking have a higher chance of experimenting with dangerous drugs?
Gateway effect leading to more dangerous drugs
Test your knowledge on risk and protective factors related to drug-taking behavior, including genetic and environmental influences. Learn about inherited risk factors for alcohol-related problems and the differences between Type I and Type II inherited alcoholism.
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