Substance Misuse

Substance misuse

100

True or false: A substance is anything that can affect a person’s mood or cognition

TRUE

200

Substance misuse doesn’t really cause any issues.

FALSE 

300

What is the key difference between substance abuse and misuse?

The key difference between a person who misuses drugs and a person who abuses drugs is their intent. In the misuse of drugs, a drug is taken to treat a specific ailment, whereas in drug abuse, a drug is taken to elicit certain feelings.

400

Which of the following is an example of substance misuse?

• a. I take the prescribed dose of insulin to control my diabetes
• b. I smoke marijuana occasionally to assist with my epilepsy
• c. I have horrible menstrual craps, and although the recommended dose of ibuprofen is 400 mg, I just take 800mg because 400mg just doesn’t cut it.
• d. I take the recommended dose of corticosteroids to help with my asthma

C. I have horrible menstrual craps, and although the recommended dose of ibuprofen is 400 mg, I just take 800mg because 400mg just doesn’t cut it.

Classification of drugs and commonly misused drugs

100

Name any classification of drugs mentioned today. 

Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Pain Killers

200

Which of the following is not a class of drugs?

A. Pain killers

B. Speed

C. Stimulant 

D. Depressant 

B. Speed 

300

True or false: Marijuana is not a commonly misused substance.

False 

400

Name any commonly misused drug.

Marijuana, Cocaine, Alcohol, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Prescribed drugs

Drug dependency

100

Who is predisposed to substance misuse?

a. individuals with naturally low levels of dopamine

b. Persons with comorbid mental disorders

200

True or False: Drug dependency has no physiological cause.

FALSE

300

What are the classifications of drug dependency?

Physical, and psychological

400

Name any effect of substance misuse. 

Paranoia, Depression, Anxiety, Aggression, Hallucinations, Negative feedback loop