Which Term Is Applied to an Individual Who Demonstrates a Pattern

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which term is applied to an individual who demonstrates a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and reactions brought about by a repeated use of a substance?

• A) Substance intoxication
• B) Substance use disorder
• C) Substance abuse
• D) Substance overdose

Recognize the effects of chronic illness on children's school attendance and academic performance.

Understand the importance of community resources and family-school collaboration in supporting children who are homeless or living in poverty.

Identify protective factors and strategies that enhance resilience and connection to school for students facing adversity.

Learn about the legal and educational rights of students with chronic illnesses and the obligations of schools to support them.

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Definitions:

Adjustment Disorder

A psychological response to an identifiable stressor, resulting in emotional and behavioral symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning.

Psychotic Features

Aspects of a mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations and delusions.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition involving extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.