Question

in the space, write the word(s) from the list that best completes each statement.

1. a series of painful physical and mental symptoms that a person experiences after stopping the use of an addictive substance is
2. an addiction in which the body develops a chemical need for a drug is called a dependence.
3. dependence is a persons belief that he or she needs a drug to feel good or function normally.
4. a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop is called a
5. an is a person who helps someone stop using an addictive substance.
6. behaviors that show addiction are needing tobacco at certain times, feeling irritable or restless if tobacco use is not possible, and tobacco.

read the statements below. if the statement is true, write (+) in the space provided. if the statement is false, write (0) in the space provided. then answer each item as directed.

1. nicotine causes the heart to increase the heart rate.
2. a person who stops using nicotine may experience headaches because less oxygen is reaching the brain.
3. teens can feel the effects of nicotine addiction within days of beginning tobacco use.
4. almost 90 percent of adult smokers began using tobacco before age 18.

Explanation:

1. Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person stops using an addictive substance.
2. Physical dependence is when the body has a chemical need for a drug.
3. Psychological dependence involves a person's belief about needing a drug for well - being.
4. Relapse is returning to drug use after trying to stop.
5. Counselor or therapist can help someone stop using an addictive substance.
6. Cravings are a sign of addiction, like those for tobacco.
7. Nicotine stimulates the heart to increase heart rate, so it's true.
8. When a person stops nicotine, withdrawal can cause headaches, not lack of oxygen to the brain directly, so it's false.
9. Teens can quickly feel the effects of nicotine addiction, so it's true.
10. A large percentage of adult smokers start before 18, so it's true.

Answer:

1. Withdrawal symptoms
2. Physical
3. Psychological
4. Relapse
5. Counselor (or similar helping professional)
6. Cravings
7. (+)
8. (0)
9. (+)
10. (+)