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Name 1 Risk Factor for Substance Use Disorder
Genetics, environmental factors, age of first use
Name 1 impact of Substance Use Disorder
8-10% in population, affects all areas of health, cause of death
How would you explain Substance Use Disorder
Uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences
Name 1 characteristic of Substance Use Disorder
physical dependence, tolerance
Name 1 way that Substance Use Disorder affects people
Impaired control, social impairment, risky use
True or False Substance Use Disorder/Addiction is considered a chronic illness
True
True or False people will never recover from Substance Use Disorder
False
Bonus: Name 1 reason that recovery from Substance Use Disorder may be difficult
Brain Changes, social factors, chemical dependence
Name 1 type of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Medication, group therapy, individual therapy, in patient, partial in patient,
True or False Substance Use Disorder is not a problem in Older Adults
False
Bonus: Name 1 reason why older adults don't seek treatment
stigma, finances, don't believe they have a problem
