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WorksheetsUnderstanding Addiction and Substance Use
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of addiction?
A temporary feeling of happiness
A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences
A type of healthy habit
A one-time use of a substance
Which of the following is a risk factor for addiction?
Having a strong support system
Peer pressure
Practicing refusal skills
Participating in healthy activities
What is a protective factor against substance abuse?
Lack of parental supervision
High self-esteem
Easy access to drugs
Associating with users
Which of the following is a consequence of using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs?
Improved concentration
Increased risk of disease
Better athletic performance
Enhanced memory
What is the first stage in the cycle of addiction?
Recovery
Experimentation
Dependence
Relapse
Which of the following is an example of a refusal skill?
Ignoring the offer
Saying "no" confidently
Accepting the substance
Leaving the situation without saying anything
Which of the following best describes a risk factor?
Something that decreases the chance of a negative outcome
Something that increases the chance of a negative outcome
A type of healthy behavior
A medical treatment
Which of the following is NOT a protective factor?
Strong family bonds
Good communication skills
Poor academic performance
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Which of the following is a possible long-term consequence of tobacco use?
Improved lung function
Lung cancer
Increased energy
Better taste perception
What is the main purpose of using refusal skills?
To make new friends
To avoid engaging in risky behaviors
To try new substances
To encourage others to use drugs
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the use of a refusal skill?
Accepting a cigarette to fit in
Saying, "No thanks, I don't smoke," when offered a cigarette
Taking the cigarette and throwing it away
Ignoring the person offering the cigarette
Which of the following is an example of a protective factor that can help prevent substance abuse?
Having clear family rules about drug use
Being surrounded by peers who use drugs
Experiencing frequent stress at home
Having low self-esteem
A student tries alcohol for the first time at a party and then begins to use it more regularly. Which stage of the addiction cycle does this represent?
Recovery
Dependence
Regular use
Relapse
Which of the following is an example of a risk factor that could lead to substance use?
Having supportive friends
Living in a community with high drug availability
Participating in sports
Attending school regularly
How can practicing refusal skills help prevent addiction?
By making it easier to say "yes" to drugs
By helping individuals avoid situations where drugs are present
By encouraging risky behavior
By increasing curiosity about substances
A student notices their friend is becoming withdrawn and their grades are dropping after starting to use tobacco. What consequence of substance use does this illustrate?
Improved social life
Negative impact on academic performance and relationships
Increased energy
Better health
Which of the following best describes the relapse stage in the cycle of addiction?
The first time someone tries a substance
Returning to substance use after attempting to stop
Never using a substance again
Developing healthy habits
Imagine you are at a party and someone offers you a drink. Using what you know about refusal skills, what is the best way to respond?
Take the drink and pretend to sip it
Firmly say, "No thanks, I don't drink," and change the subject
Accept the drink to avoid being rude
Ignore the person and walk away without saying anything
Suppose a student has several risk factors for addiction but also has strong protective factors. How might these protective factors influence the student's likelihood of substance use?
Protective factors have no effect
Protective factors can reduce the impact of risk factors and lower the chance of substance use
Protective factors increase the risk of substance use
Protective factors guarantee the student will never use substances
A friend tells you they feel pressured to try smoking because everyone else is doing it. Using your knowledge of risk and protective factors, what advice could you give them?
"You should try it so you fit in."
"Remember your reasons for staying healthy and practice saying no."
"Ignore your feelings and do what others want."
"It's okay to give in just this once."
