Exam 1: Drug Use: An Overview

Which term is used to describe, the use of a substance in a manner, amount, or situation such that the drug causes problems or greatly increases the chances of problems occurring?

Illicit drug is a term used to refer to a drug that is unlawful to possess or use.

Which Canadian survey examining trends in drug use, has been conducted every year since 2008?

Which three demographics have been used when analyzing the "who uses drugs?"

Being willing to fight seems to be an important protective factor against substance use.

Illicit drug use among students from grade 7 through 12 increased between 2003 and 2009.

What is meant by the term "gateway substance"? Provide an example of a gateway substance? What is wrong with assuming that use of a gateway substance causes increased use of other substances?

Some drugs have the effect that every time you take the drug, the probability that you will take it again increases slightly. What is this process referred to as?

Explain the differences among the definitions of drug misuse, drug abuse, and harm reduction.

When adolescents have a socially supportive family, are interested in school and sports activities and perceive marijuana use being strongly opposed by their school, these factors correlate with lower rates of marijuana use which are commonly referred to as what?

The Canadian Campus Survey indicated that between 1998 and 2004 the use of cannabis declined in the Western provinces but increased where in Canada?

According to the findings reported in your text, who is more likely to use illegal drugs and alcohol?

Impulsivity is one personality factor that is associated with higher rates of substance abuse and dependence.

What is one personality variable that has been consistently associated with higher rates of substance dependence?

Discuss how personality variables relate to substance use.

Drug misuse generally refers to the use of prescribed drugs in greater amounts than, or for purposes other than, those prescribed by a physician or dentist.

Because drugs alter consciousness and thought processes, the affects experienced will depend on which of the following?

What do the abbreviations CCS and OSDUHS stand for, and what are they?

Which of the following describes one of the most important risk factors for drug use?

What is meant by risk and protective factors for substance use? Provide at least two examples of each.