Preventing and Reducing Substance Abuse: A Guide for 7th Graders

Question 1

Which of the following is a potential long-term health problem caused by drinking alcohol over a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

Liver damage

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Better heart health

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Improved memory and focus

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Lower risk of cancer

Question 2

Universal prevention strategies target everyone in a population, regardless of their risk level. Which of these is an example of a universal prevention strategy?

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School-based drug education programs

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Peer-led prevention groups

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Individual counseling

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Harm reduction services

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of harm reduction technique?

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Abstinence-only education

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Supervised injection sites

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Naloxone distribution

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Peer support groups

Question 4

What is the primary goal of prevention education programs?

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To provide factual information about substances

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To scare students away from drug use

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To teach students how to use drugs safely

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To promote abstinence from all drug use

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a protective factor against substance use?

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Frequent social media use

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Strong family relationships

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Good self-esteem

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Participation in substance use prevention programs

Question 6

True or False: E-cigarettes are harmless because they don't contain tobacco.

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False

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True

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for substance use in young people?

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Good grades in school

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Parental substance use

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Peer pressure

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Exposure to trauma

Question 8

What is the main difference between substance use prevention and harm reduction?

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Prevention aims to stop substance use before it starts, while harm reduction aims to minimize its negative consequences

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Harm reduction is more effective than prevention

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Prevention is more important than harm reduction

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They are the same thing

Question 9

How does education help prevent substance use?

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Education provides knowledge and skills for making informed choices about substance use.

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Starting substance use prevention education early guarantees effectiveness.

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Education should only focus on the negative effects of substance use.

Question 10

Which of the following substances is classified as a depressant?

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Alcohol

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Marijuana

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Cocaine

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Methamphetamine

Question 11

What is the main active ingredient found in marijuana?

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THC

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Nicotine

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Caffeine

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Opium

Question 12

You notice that your friend seems to be using drugs or alcohol a lot. What's the best first step you can take to help them?

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Talk to your friend privately and let them know that you're concerned about their substance use.

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Confront your friend in front of others and tell them to stop using.

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Ignore the situation and hope that your friend will stop using on their own.

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Spread rumors about your friend's substance use to scare them into stopping.

Question 13

What is NOT a potential risk associated with substance use?

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Enhanced academic performance

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Addiction

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Health problems

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Social isolation

Question 14

What is the primary goal of substance use prevention programs?

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To reduce the number of people who use substances

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To completely eliminate substance use

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To treat substance use disorders

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To support individuals in recovery

Question 15

What is the recommended first step if you suspect someone is using substances?

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Reach out to a professional for guidance

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Confront them directly

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Ignore the situation

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Inform their parents without their knowledge

Question 16

When communicating with someone about their substance use, it is most effective to:

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Be supportive and non-judgmental

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Be judgmental and accusatory

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Avoid discussing the topic altogether

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Use threats and ultimatums

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with stress?

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Using alcohol or drugs

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Exercise

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Talking to a trusted adult

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Meditation

Question 18

What is a key characteristic of an effective substance abuse prevention strategy?

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It is supported by research and evidence.

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It only educates and raises awareness.

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It focuses only on people at high risk.

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It depends solely on police and legal action.

Question 19

What is the main purpose of the 'Good Samaritan Law' related to drug overdoses?

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To protect people from being arrested or charged with a crime if they call 911 to report an overdose

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To provide legal immunity to healthcare professionals who administer overdose-reversal drugs

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To reduce the stigma associated with substance use and encourage people to seek help

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To increase funding for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of substance abuse?

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Improved academic performance and increased motivation

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Changes in behavior, such as becoming more secretive or isolated

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Changes in appearance, such as weight loss or unkempt clothing

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Increased irritability and mood swings

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for substance abuse?

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Academic achievement

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Peer pressure

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Family history of addiction

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Mental health issues

Question 22

What approach to substance use aims to reduce harm instead of complete abstinence?

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Harm reduction

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Abstinence

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Tolerance

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Addiction

Question 23

Which of the following is a benefit of using Naloxone in emergencies?

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Reversing the effects of an opioid overdose

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Preventing future overdoses

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Treating withdrawal symptoms

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Reducing cravings for substances

Question 24

Which brain chemical is primarily affected by substance use?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Endorphins

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Adrenaline

Question 25

What is the term for approaches that aim to reduce the negative impacts of substance use without necessarily stopping use?

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Harm reduction

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Total abstinence

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Substance control

Question 26

What is the main reason why people join peer support groups for substance use issues?

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To share experiences and support each other in recovery

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To receive professional medical treatment

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To get help finding a rehabilitation center

Question 27

What is the main goal of substance use prevention programs in schools?

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To teach students about the risks of substance use

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To punish students who use substances

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To provide treatment for students with substance use disorders

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for substance use?

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Strong family bonds

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Peer pressure

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Mental health issues

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Exposure to violence

Question 29

Which harm reduction strategy is designed to prevent accidental overdoses?

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Naloxone distribution

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Medication-assisted treatment

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Peer support groups

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Youth education programs

Question 30

Which of the following substances is a stimulant?

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Caffeine

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Marijuana

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Alcohol

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Heroin

Question 31

What is NOT a risk factor for substance use?

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Having high self-esteem and confidence

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Having a family history of substance use

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Experiencing peer pressure to use substances

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Being exposed to trauma or stressful events

Question 32

Which brain chemical is affected by substance use?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Endorphins

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Norepinephrine

Question 33

True or False: Substance use can lead to addiction, even if someone only uses it occasionally.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of peer support groups for individuals struggling with substance abuse?

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Guarantees that everyone in the group will achieve recovery

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Provides a sense of community and belonging

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Offers a safe space to share experiences and support each other

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Reduces the risk of relapse

Question 35

True or False: Substance use is a normal part of being a teenager.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 36

Which of these is not considered a major risk factor for substance use among young people?

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Strong family bonds

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Peer pressure

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Family history of addiction

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Exposure to trauma

Question 37

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which approach is most effective in preventing youth from starting to use substances?

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Comprehensive evidence-based prevention programs

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Scare tactics and fear-based messages

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Abstinence-only education

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Counseling only

Question 38

What is the term for reducing the negative effects of drug use without necessarily aiming for complete abstinence?

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Harm reduction

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Abstinence

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Intervention

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Treatment

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for substance use?

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Academic success

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Peer pressure

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Family history of addiction

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Mental health issues

Question 40

What is the first step in developing a prevention plan for substance use?

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Identifying the target population

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Gather data

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Set realistic goals

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Evaluate the plan's effectiveness

Question 41

What is the fundamental goal of harm reduction?

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To minimize the negative consequences associated with substance use

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To eliminate substance use entirely

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To punish individuals for substance use

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To force people into treatment

Question 42

How do abstinence and harm reduction differ in their approaches to substance use?

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Abstinence advocates for avoiding all substance use, while harm reduction aims to reduce the risks associated with substance use.

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Harm reduction advocates for avoiding all substance use, while abstinence aims to reduce the risks associated with substance use.

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Abstinence is only for minors, while harm reduction is for adults.

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There is no difference between abstinence and harm reduction.

Question 43

Which of the following is a key strategy for preventing substance use among youth?

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Encouraging peer support groups and healthy social activities

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Punishing those who experiment with drugs

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Providing free alcohol to those who ask

Question 44

What is the main goal of harm reduction?

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To minimize the harmful effects of substance use

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To eliminate substance use entirely

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To enforce strict abstinence from substances

Question 45

Which of the following is a common harm reduction method?

Accepted Answer

Distributing clean needles to prevent the spread of disease

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Kicking people out of school for using substances

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Arresting and incarcerating people for drug possession

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Mandating random drug tests for students

Question 46

What are the potential consequences of underage drinking?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of accidents, impaired decision-making, and alcohol dependence

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Enhanced intelligence and academic performance

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Improved social skills and self-confidence

Question 47

What is the role of schools in addressing substance use?

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Educating about risks, promoting healthy choices, and providing support for students

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Ignoring the issue and hoping it goes away

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Expelling students who use substances

Question 48

What is a protective factor against substance use?

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Strong connections with family and community

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Easy access to drugs and alcohol

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Low self-esteem

Question 49

What is the difference between tolerance and dependence?

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Tolerance means needing more of a substance to get the same effect, while dependence means experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you stop using the substance

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They are the same thing

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Tolerance is always worse than dependence

Question 50

What is the best way to respond to a peer who is using substances?

Accepted Answer

Listen without judgment, offer support, and encourage them to seek help if needed

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Confront them aggressively and demand they stop

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Ignore them and hope they will stop on their own

Question 51

Why are evidence-based practices important in substance use prevention and harm reduction?

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To ensure that programs and interventions are effective and backed by research

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To limit the creativity of prevention specialists

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To make prevention and harm reduction programs more expensive