| Physical Components of Addiction | Mental Components of Addiction |
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True
Addiction, especially substance addiction, can affect one's weight, skin, and overall hygiene.
True or false? Physical appearance changes with addiction?
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Persistent anxiety
Anxiety, along with other mental illnesses like depression, are at the root of why people abuse substances and become addicted to them.
Which of the following is a common trigger of addiction?
A. Persistent anxiety B. Bad days |
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Personal hygiene
People suffering from addiction become so obsessed with their substance of choice that they neglect taking care of themselves.
Lack of _______ is a physical component of addiction.
A. personal hygiene B. emotional stability |
True
Though INITIAL SUBSTANCE USE is an individual choice, the development of an addiction is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Medical professionals recognize addiction as a serious mental illness that can be treated.
True or false? Addiction is a mental illness, NOT a choice.
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Weight
Addiction can catalyze sudden and rapid weight loss/gain, depending on which substance is being abused.
Which of the following physical aspects can be impacted by adiction?
A. Facial features B. Weight |
Trauma
People who suffer from childhood trauma tend to self medicate with drugs and alcohol, which can then lead to the development of an addiction.
______ during childhood and adolescence can lead to addiction in adulthood.
A. Trauma B. Bad grades |
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