Substances
A liquid that is legal to purchase in Ontario?
What is alcohol
Good friends and a close family is an example of
What is a protective factor
Addiction can set in after 1 instance
What is no addiction is a cycle
Not using substances at all is an example of
What is no use
A substance that is usually smoked and has the nickname "weed"
What is marijuana
What is a risk factor
The feeling of wanting to use a substance and it taking up your thoughts (Hint: one of the 4 C's)
What is cravings
There is a way someone can use substances and not have a use disorder
True
This category of substances makes you feel awake and alert, giving you the feeling of more energy
What is a stimulant
Low self esteem and lack of confidence can be considered a
What is a risk factor
This stage of addiction is where a person now needs more of a substance to get the same response
Drinking multiple drinks and getting drunk on weekends is an example of
What is harmful use/ abuse
This class of substances can give you a sense of altered reality and cause you to see things
What are hallucinogens
Resilience is the ability to overcome obstacles and tough times, it could be considered what
No you can be addicted to wide variety of substances
Taking prescription drugs as the doctor prescribes them is an example of
Alcohol is this class of drug
Media portrayals of substance use could be considered what
Trick question, could be both depending on the context
This neurotransmitter plays a role in reinforcing pleasurable behaviour and plays a role in addiction
What is dopamine
Use to abuse