Question

matching: place the letter of the correct definition next to the term.
term definition

1. refusal strategy a. requires more of a substance for the same effect
2. dependence b. clear method or phrase to decline a substance
3. tolerance c. drug that alleviates pain but can cause organ - failure if misused
4. opioid d. body’s physical or psychological need for a substance
5. overdose e. taking a toxic or fatal amount of a substance

fill - in - the - blank

1. __________ abuse often starts when teens share medications for legitimate medical conditions.
2. a high tolerance can push a user toward __________ when the body physically or mentally depends on the drug.
3. mixing prescription sedatives with alcohol can lead to __________ and depression.

short answer (write up to four sentences)
why might teens underestimate the danger

Explanation:

1. A refusal strategy is a clear - cut way to decline a substance, so 1 matches B.
2. Dependence is when the body has a physical or psychological reliance on a drug, so 2 matches D.
3. Tolerance means needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect, so 3 matches A.
4. An opioid is a drug that relieves pain but can cause problems if misused, so 4 matches C.
5. An overdose is taking a toxic or fatal amount of a substance, so 5 matches E.

Answer:

1. B. Clear method or phrase to decline substance
2. D. Body’s physical or psychological reliance on a drug
3. A. Requires more of a substance to achieve the same effect
4. C. Drug that alleviates pain but can cause problems if misused
5. E. Taking a toxic or fatal amount of a substance