The Complexities of Substance Abuse

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What are the 5 categories that influence substance use according to the text?

Biological, cultural, environmental, interpersonal, and psychological influences

What plays an important role in shaping a person’s behavior with respect to substance use according to the text?

Cultural attitudes, customs, and social policy

What are some examples of substances that have varying legal status according to the text?

Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine

What is mentioned as a reason for some drugs becoming illegal while others did not according to the text?

Racist policies Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic studies attempt to explain about drug dependence?

It as an inherited tendency toward chemical dependence Signup and view all the answers

According to recent research, what does continued consumption of large amounts of substances lead to?

Damage of the brain cells responsible for will power and judgment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'self-medication' refer to in the context of substance dependency?

Persons with certain conditions attempting to cope with their disorder through substance use Signup and view all the answers

What do proponents of the theory believe about addiction?

It is chronic, crippling, progressive and fatal unless arrested Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of individuals once addiction is diagnosed, according to the text?

To appropriately address the problem Signup and view all the answers

What effect can the recognition of not being responsible for the cause of addiction have on addicts, according to the text?

A powerful effect on the shattered self-esteem of addicts Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic studies propose as a potential cause of substance dependency?

An inherited defect in the brain’s production of necessary enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What do many people with neurological differences appear to be susceptible to developing, according to the text?

Substance dependency or addiction Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is mentioned for substance abuse prevention?

Education and restricting availability through laws and pricing Signup and view all the answers

What has shown to reduce cigarette use, particularly among young people?

Restricting cigarette sales and controlling prices Signup and view all the answers

What influences attitudes and decisions towards substance use?

Cultural factors and social conditioning Signup and view all the answers

Which circumstances influence substance use according to environmental theories?

Living environment and life events Signup and view all the answers

What plays a significant role in an individual's decision to use substances?

Family influence, modeling, and early experiences Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to substance use, particularly during adolescence?

Peer pressure and media influence Signup and view all the answers

What link is indicated by studies regarding parental substance abuse and offspring?

Link between parental substance abuse and the development of substance abuse in offspring Signup and view all the answers

What do psychological theories examine as factors in substance use?

Personality traits and emotional aspects Signup and view all the answers

What does research not support the existence of?

An 'addictive personality type' Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to varying stigmas for men and women regarding substance use?

Societal differences in the perception of substance use Signup and view all the answers

What do biological theories explore as factors in substance dependency?

Genetic, neurological, and biochemical factors Signup and view all the answers

What do studies suggest about chemically dependent individuals?

They may be biologically different and have trouble tolerating drugs or alcohol due to biological factors Signup and view all the answers

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Theories of Substance Abuse: Factors and Influences

Substance abuse prevention approaches include education and restricting availability through laws and pricing
Restricting cigarette sales and controlling prices has shown to reduce use, particularly among young people
Cultural factors and social conditioning influence attitudes and decisions towards substance use
Environmental theories suggest that circumstances such as living environment and life events influence substance use
Family influence, modeling, and early experiences play a significant role in an individual's decision to use substances
Peer pressure and media influence contribute to substance use, particularly during adolescence
Studies indicate a link between parental substance abuse and the development of substance abuse in offspring
Psychological theories examine personality traits and emotional aspects as factors in substance use
Research does not support the existence of an "addictive personality type"
Societal differences in the perception of substance use contribute to varying stigmas for men and women
Biological theories explore genetic, neurological, and biochemical factors in substance dependency
Studies suggest that chemically dependent individuals may be biologically different and have trouble tolerating drugs or alcohol due to biological factors