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