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Understanding Drug Abuse and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Understanding Drug Abuse and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of drug abuse?

Using drugs for a purpose different from the one they were prescribed for

Using drugs that have the capacity to alter mood or behavior

Using drugs that result in physical, mental, or social impairment

Using drugs that have legitimate medical application (correct)

What is the main withdrawal symptom described in the text that can occur when stopping drug use?

Fatigue

Anxiety

Hallucinations

Nausea (correct)

Which type of drug is MOST likely to cause changes in time and space perception, delusions, and hallucinations?

Nicotine

Stimulants

Sedatives

Hallucinogens (correct)

Which of the following substances, other than drugs, does the text mention can be abused?

Glue and paint thinners Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of drugs, according to the text, are most likely to reduce anxiety and excitement?

Sedatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason, according to the text, that people may abuse drugs?

For purposes other than their intended medical use Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a drug abuser according to the text?

A drug abuser is anyone who uses drugs, regardless of age, sex, or social status. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential sign that someone is using drugs?

Experiencing memory loss Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug is used to relieve pain and often induce sleep?

Narcotics Signup and view all the answers

What other product, besides drugs, can be abused according to the text?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of drug use mentioned in the text?

Experiencing hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the best thing to do if you think someone is using drugs?

Tell an adult you trust, such as a parent, teacher, or counselor Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a drug according to the text?

Chemicals that change a person's body physically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that drugs can be taken according to the text?

Topical application Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between legal and illegal drugs according to the text?

Legal drugs are prescribed by doctors, illegal drugs are not. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a legal drug?

Heroin Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say can happen when people abuse legal drugs or use illegal drugs?

They can get high. Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if any drug is taken in excess?

It can be harmful. Signup and view all the answers