Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

11 Questions

0 Views

What is a Drug?

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

Function Signup and view all the answers

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

They change the body or mind's function Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical dependence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of psychological dependence?

Compulsive drug-seeking behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between dependence and addiction?

Dependence is physical, while addiction is psychological and behavioral Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of treatment for dependence?

Substituting medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of events in the addiction cycle?

Craving, relief, guilt, rationalization Signup and view all the answers

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

Withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped or reduced Signup and view all the answers