Substance Abuse
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Substance Abuse starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how substance abuse can affect a person's academic performance.
Describe one way substance abuse can affect a person's mental health.
Describe one way to prevent substance abuse among teenagers.
Explain the difference between physical and psychological dependence.
Explain what is meant by 'gateway drug'.
Explain why substance abuse can increase the risk of infectious diseases.
Explain why teenagers are at higher risk for substance abuse.
A student is prescribed painkillers after a sports injury. After recovery, the student continues to take the medication even though there is no pain. What type of substance abuse is this an example of, and what are the potential risks?
Which of the following is a depressant drug?
(1) Caffeine
(2) Alcohol
(3) Nicotine
(4) Cocaine
Which of the following is a hallucinogen?
(1) LSD
(2) Alcohol
(3) Nicotine
(4) Caffeine
Which of the following is a long-term effect of substance abuse?
(1) Increased energy
(2) Organ damage
(3) Improved concentration
(4) Faster healing
Which of the following is a possible consequence of substance abuse?
(1) Improved academic performance
(2) Legal problems
(3) Better relationships
(4) Increased focus
Fill in the blank: __________ is a support group for people recovering from alcohol addiction.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of the body getting rid of a drug.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
Fill in the blank: Smoking tobacco mainly affects the __________ system.
True or False: All drugs that are abused are illegal.
True or False: All substances that are abused are illegal in every country.
True or False: Peer pressure can influence someone to start using substances.
True or False: Prescription drugs can be abused if not taken as directed by a doctor.
