11 Questions
What is drug addiction?
A psychological and/or physiological need for a drug to maintain a sense of well-being or avoid withdrawal symptoms
What does tolerance to a drug mean?
Larger doses of a drug are required over time to produce the same physical or psychological effect
What is withdrawal in the context of drug use?
A variety of physical and/or psychological symptoms that habitual drug users experience when they discontinue drug use
What is drug addiction?
A psychological and/or physiological need for a drug to maintain a sense of well-being or avoid withdrawal symptoms
What is tolerance in the context of drug use?
When larger doses of a drug are required over time to produce the same physical or psychological effect
What is withdrawal in the context of drug abuse?
A variety of physical and/or psychological symptoms experienced when habitual drug users discontinue drug use
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
In 2012, what type of drink did Canadians purchase the most per capita?
Beer
What is the low risk drinking guideline for chronic alcohol consumption for women?
10 drinks/week
What percentage of drinkers exceed the acute alcohol consumption standard?
13.1%
Who is more likely to exceed the low risk drinking guidelines?
Men
Test your knowledge of drug use and abuse with this quiz. Explore the definitions of drug, drug abuse, and drug addiction, and learn about tolerance and its effects on drug use.
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