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# Substance Use and Abuse Information This document contains questions and possible answers related to substance use and abuse. ## Questions and Answers **Health and Community Service** * **Community Service:** Why is it important to involve yourself in community service through dance activities...

# Substance Use and Abuse Information This document contains questions and possible answers related to substance use and abuse. ## Questions and Answers **Health and Community Service** * **Community Service:** Why is it important to involve yourself in community service through dance activities? (No answer provided) **Government Agencies** * **Law Enforcement:** Which government agency is primarily responsible for law enforcement and narcotics operations in the Philippines? (No specific answer provided.) **Peers and Friends** * **Teenage Life:** What aspects of a teenager's life are associated with drug use and misuse? (Engagement in fights, conflicts, and lack of dedication to tasks.) **Substance Use Consequences** * **Maria's Approach:** Maria analyzes the consequences of substance use before making a decision. What best describes her approach? (Considering values and long-term goals) **Types of Drugs** * **Depressants:** What is an example of a depressant drug? (Alcohol) * **Narcotics:** What is the function of narcotics, and what is their purpose in medicine? (Relieve pain by acting on the nervous system, often leading to sedation) **Personality and Addiction** * **Addiction:** Only those with weak personalities become addicted to substances. (This is a misconception.) **Warnings Signs** * **Sudden Changes:** What is a common warning sign of substance use or abuse? (Sudden changes in friends and social circles) **Long-Term Effects** * **Tobacco Affects:** Which long-term effect of tobacco is EXCLUDED from the provided list? (No specific answer provided.) **Socio-Cultural Factors** * **Community Disparity:** Why does substance abuse differ across communities? (Socio-cultural factors) **Healthcare Costs** * **Economic Impact:** What is an example of the economic impact of substance abuse? (Rise in healthcare costs due to increased treatment) **Treatment and Rehabilitation** * **Voluntary Treatment:** In a case of voluntary treatment, how can a drug addict be represented? (No specific answer provided.) * **Legal Guardian:** What if a drug user seeks the guidance of a guardian or family member to handle substance abuse issues (No specific answer provided.) **Avoiding Substance Use** * **Jenna's Decision:** How could Jenna effectively avoid substance abuse? (Inform the stranger politely that she is not interested in the offer) **Stranger Interactions** * **Stranger Approach:** Describe the scenario with the stranger's offer of white powder. (A stranger hands white powder claiming it tastes good, enhances performance, how to respond?.) **Stress Management** * **Stress and Alternatives**: What is a more viable alternative to cope with stress other than using substances? (Spending time with supportive friends or family to relax, movie night, and games with friends). **Substance Use Prevention Strategies** * **Healthy Activities:** What are healthy alternatives to substance use? (Movie night, games, social gatherings with friends)