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Unit 8: Health Psychology
8.3 Substance Misuse
8.3.2 Effects of Substance Misuse
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What does the term "substance misuse" refer to?
Harmful or dangerous use
One aspect of substance misuse is the
frequency
Substance misuse can lead to
job loss
and impaired relationships.
What does the "frequency" aspect of substance misuse refer to?
How often substance is used
Short-term physical effects of substance misuse include increased
heart
rate.
What is an example of a short-term physical effect of substance misuse?
Overdose
What is an example of a long-term physical effect of substance misuse?
Liver damage
Long-term alcohol misuse can increase the risk of certain
cancers
.
Substance misuse is defined as the use of substances in a
harmful
or dangerous way.
Order the aspects of substance misuse from frequency to impact on functioning.
1️⃣ Frequency
2️⃣ Quantity
3️⃣ Context
4️⃣ Impact on Functioning
What is a common short-term physical effect of substance misuse?
Altered perception
Match the psychological effect with its description:
Euphoria ↔️ Immediate change in mood
Depression ↔️ Persistent change in mental health
What is an example of a short-term social effect of substance misuse?
Conflict with family
Long-term social effects of substance misuse include strained family
relationships
.
Long-term
addiction
can result in job loss and strained family relationships.
Substance misuse can lead to anxiety, while long-term use can cause depression and cognitive
decline
Substance misuse always involves illegal substances.
False
One key aspect of substance misuse is its
frequency
What is one example of a short-term physical effect of substance misuse?
Increased heart rate
Match the psychological effect with its example:
Short-term ↔️ Impaired judgment
Long-term ↔️ Depression
Social isolation due to embarrassment is an example of a
short-term
social effect of substance misuse.
Direct costs of substance misuse include expenses for
law enforcement
.
What is one example of a prevention strategy for substance misuse?
Educational programs
Arrange the key aspects of substance misuse in alphabetical order:
1️⃣ Context
2️⃣ Frequency
3️⃣ Impact on Functioning
4️⃣ Quantity
What is one example of a long-term physical effect of substance misuse?
Liver damage
Lost wages due to absenteeism are considered
indirect
costs of substance misuse.
Prevention strategies aim to reduce the prevalence of
substance misuse
.
What is one example of the physical impact of substance misuse?
Liver cirrhosis