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WorksheetsUnderstanding Addiction and Recovery
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main difference between substance abuse and addiction?
Addiction involves a physical need for the substance.
Substance abuse is legal, addiction is not.
Substance abuse is using a substance, addiction is dependence on it.
Addiction only involves illegal drugs.
Which of the following is a sign of physical addiction?
Lying to friends and family.
Using drugs to forget problems.
Needing a larger dose to get the same effect.
Feeling happy when using the substance.
What is a common symptom of withdrawal?
Improved mood
Diarrhea
Feeling energetic
Increased appetite
What does psychological addiction involve?
Physical dependence on a drug
Addiction to only legal substances
Cravings that are emotional or psychological
Using drugs only on weekends
Which of the following is NOT a sign of addiction?
Changes in sleeping habits
Improved relationships with family
Feeling shaky when trying to stop
Spending a lot of time figuring out how to get drugs
What is the first step in getting help for addiction?
Trying to quit alone
Recognizing the problem
Avoiding friends and family
Ignoring the problem
What is a recommended action if you relapse?
Blame others for the relapse
Stop trying to quit
Talk to an adult as soon as possible
Keep it a secret
Which of the following can help with addiction recovery?
Keeping your recovery a secret
Continuing to hang out with friends who use drugs
Telling friends about your decision to stop using drugs
Avoiding all social interactions
What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with drugs or alcohol?
Ignore the situation
Try the drugs to fit in
Have a plan to leave
Stay and see what happens
How can you help a friend with addiction?
Encourage them to keep using
Avoid talking about addiction
Ignore their problem
Offer support and talk openly
What is a benefit of joining a support group?
Learning how to use drugs safely
Meeting people who have similar experiences
Avoiding all discussions about drugs
Getting free drugs
What is a common misconception about overcoming addiction?
It is a sign of weakness
It requires professional help
It is one of the hardest things to do
It often requires a treatment program
What should you do if your friend refuses help for their addiction?
Ignore the problem
Encourage them to use more
Talk to a nonthreatening adult
Give up on them
What is a key factor in staying sober?
Continuing to use drugs occasionally
Avoiding all social interactions
Joining a support group
Keeping your recovery a secret
What is the role of friends and family in addiction recovery?
To criticize the person
To provide financial support only
To ignore the person's efforts
To support and encourage
