What is a Drug?

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What is a substance that alters the body or mind's function?

  • Vitamin
  • Medicine
  • Nutrient
  • Drug (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of a drug?

  • Changes the body or mind's function (correct)
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Supports growth and development
  • Provides energy to the body

What distinguishes a drug from other substances like food?

  • Impact on the body or mind (correct)
  • Taste
  • Appearance
  • Smell

What is the key difference between a vitamin and a drug?

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

What is the common feature of substances like medicines and drugs?

<p>They change the body or mind's function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the body adapts to the presence of a drug and becomes tolerant to its effects?

<p>Physical dependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of psychological dependence?

<p>Compulsive drug-seeking behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between dependence and addiction?

<p>Dependence is physical, while addiction is psychological and behavioral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of treatment for dependence?

<p>Substituting medications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of events in the addiction cycle?

<p>Craving, relief, guilt, rationalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not necessarily a sign of addiction?

<p>Withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped or reduced (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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