What is addiction?
This lesson will explore what addiction is.
What is addiction?
This lesson will explore what addiction is.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition
- Chemical addiction
- Behavioural addiction
Content guidance
- Contains distressing content.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts?
Biology.
Development.
Environment.
Q2.
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
True.
Q3.
What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?
Mechanical.
Mediator.
Medication.
Q4.
At what age are you allowed to buy alcohol?
16
21
25
Q5.
What is an alcoholic?
A fancy drink.
Someone who has never drunk alcohol.
Someone who sells alcohol.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is defined to be a regular and excessive use of a substance in spite of dangers?
Addiction.
Dependence.
Use.
Q2.
What is defined to be a condition in which a person develops intense cravings for the substance and the inability to control their behaviors in regards to obtaining and using it?
Abuse.
Dependence.
Use.
Q3.
Which of these statements is true regarding the differences in alcohol consumption and abuse between men and women?
Females tend to use more alcohol than males; females tend to be more biologically vulnerable to alcohol addiction than males.
Females tend to use more alcohol than males; males tend to be more biologically vulnerable to alcohol addiction than females.
There are no gender differences in alcohol use.
Q4.
People can become addicted to anything?
True.
Q5.
Do all all excessive drinkers have alcohol dependency disorders?
Yes.