Drug Abuse II - JSS2 Social studies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What can influence individuals to engage in drug abuse?
Proximity to a library
Participation in sports
Close contact with those that abuse drugs
Why might someone turn to drugs as a coping mechanism?
Excitement
Anxiety
Happiness
What role does easy access to drugs play in drug abuse?
No significant role
Decreases the likelihood of abuse
Increases the likelihood of abuse
How can bad company contribute to drug abuse?
Encouraging healthy habits
Discouraging substance use
Influencing drug use
What consequence can prolonged drug abuse have on the brain?
Improves cognitive functions
Destroys the brain
Enhances emotional well-being
What is a potential risk associated with impaired judgment due to drug abuse?
Improved decision-making
Accidents
Reduced coordination
What term describes the state where individuals find it challenging to function without a drug?
Independence
Drug dependency
Autonomy
How does drug abuse impact physical health?
Strengthens the immune system
Has no effect on health
Ruins health
In the context of drug abuse, what does "proximity to a library" imply?
Being close to a drugstore
Being near a reading facility
Having access to educational resources
What is a common reason for individuals abusing drugs to experience accidents?
Enhanced awareness
Impaired judgment and coordination
Improved reflexes