Understanding Opioids Quiz

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What is the main difference in the rise of opioid overdose deaths between Wave 1, Wave 2, and Wave 3?

  • The type of opioids involved (correct)
  • The geographical locations with the highest number of deaths
  • The age groups most affected
  • The demographics of the affected populations

According to PHAC data in 2023, which demographic group was most involved in opioid-related deaths?

  • Young-to-middle-aged males (correct)
  • Elderly females
  • Children under 10 years old
  • Adolescent females

What makes sexual and gender minority youth more susceptible to opioid use according to Goodyear et al. (2023)?

  • Media portrayals of substance use
  • Peer influence at school
  • Societal inequities faced (correct)
  • Pressure from family members

Why do sexual and gender minority youth turn to opioids according to Goodyear et al. (2023)?

<p>To numb experiences of social stress and maintain mental wellbeing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What research method did Goodyear et al. (2023) employ to understand opioid use among sexual and gender minority youth?

<p>Photovoice and in-depth semi-structured interviews (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group did Goodyear et al. (2023) find to be twice more likely to experience drug dependence and substance use disorders?

<p>Sexual and gender minority youth who use drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemicals interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain, reducing the intensity of pain signals?

<p>Synthetic chemicals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason prescription opioids can be misused?

<p>To achieve euphoria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes opioid tolerance?

<p>Reduced effect over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a person experiences opioid dependence?

<p>Inability to function normally without opioids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Opioid Addiction (Opioid Use Disorder)?

<p>Inability to function normally without opioids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant issue is highlighted by the statistic that 220 people died each day from an opioid overdose in 2021?

<p>Increase in opioid overdose deaths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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