Risk Factors and Warning Signs Flashcards
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Which of the following behaviors is a behavioral warning sign of a developing substance use problem?
Answer: Sudden change in friend groups and withdrawal from family
Abandoning established relationships and replacing them with new peers who use substances is a classic early warning sign of developing dependency.
Which physical warning sign may indicate someone is misusing opioids?
Answer: Pinpoint (very small) pupils
Opioids cause pupil constriction (miosis), resulting in very small, pinpoint pupils — a telltale physical sign of opioid use.
Neglecting previously important responsibilities at work, school, or home is considered which type of warning sign?
Answer: Behavioral warning sign
Neglecting responsibilities is a behavioral warning sign that substance use is interfering with daily functioning and priorities.
What is 'enabling' in the context of substance use disorder?
Answer: Behavior that shields a person from consequences of their substance use, allowing it to continue
Enabling protects the person from natural consequences of their use — such as making excuses or covering up — allowing the problem to persist.
Experiencing strong cravings or urges to use a substance is considered a diagnostic criterion for:
Answer: Substance use disorder
Intense cravings are listed as one of the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder in the DSM-5.
Which of the following is a protective factor that REDUCES the risk of substance use?
Answer: Strong connection to school and positive adult mentors
Connectedness to school, positive mentors, and community involvement are research-backed protective factors that buffer against substance use.