Substance Abuse
True Or False...Younger people are more vulnerable to addiction
True
Substance abuse primarily affects the...
The brain and its behavior
The Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy (CDSS) current goals are structured around four pillars:
Who is more prone to substance abuse, Men or Women?
Men
True or False...The heart, liver and lungs are all other organs effected by substance abuse
True
What are the kits called that are distributed by public health in order to reverse opioid poisoning?
Naloxone kit
What mental health disorders can influence substance abuse?
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
PTSD
How does substance abuse affect mental health?
It can increase risks of conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis.
What do fentanyl test strips do?
To check if their substances contain dangerous contaminants
What Organ does substance abuse primarily effect?
The Brain
Substance abuse acts directly on the brains reward system by doing what?
Triggering a massive release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that signals pleasure and reinforces behavior.
Enhanced Technology and AI implemented by public health deployed what?
State-of-the-art imaging and artificial intelligence tools at high-risk ports of entry to detect hidden substances.
What is substance abuse?
Is a harmful, excessive use of illegal drugs, prescription medications, alcohol and other chemicals that can lead to a negative effects on a person
What kind of disorder is addiction?
Chronic brain disorder
True or False...Dogs can not detect drugs being transported
False