Substance Use and Psychological Health Quiz

Highly addictive compound found in tobacco products.

Alcohol enhances GABA activity, leading to relaxation and sedation.

Often co-occurs with substance abuse, exacerbating symptoms.

Diagnosable condition involving problematic substance use.

Causes profound alterations in perception, thought, and mood.

Typically taken orally in pill form for pain relief.

Body adapts to substance, diminishing its effects over time.

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine, leading to elevated levels in the brain.

Strong desire to use a substance, often accompanied by psychological distress.

Opioid derived from morphine, not a stimulant.

Excessive substance use can lead to liver diseases such as cirrhosis.

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to peer influence.

Body's reaction to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on.

Compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences.

Xanax is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety, not an opioid.

Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors increase susceptibility.

Opioids bind to endorphin receptors, producing analgesia and euphoria.

Severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, tremors, and hallucinations.

Critical in reinforcing behaviors related to pleasure and addiction.

Prolonged use of cannabis can impair memory and cognitive function.

Opioid withdrawal typically involves nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, not increased appetite.

Benzodiazepines enhance GABA activity, producing sedative effects.

Responsible for executive functions, impaired by substance abuse.

Stimulants typically increase blood pressure and heart rate.

Smoking or injecting bypasses digestive system, delivering substance directly to bloodstream.