The Most Common of the Psychoactive Substances Is Used by 90

question 29

Multiple Choice

The most common of the psychoactive substances is used by 90 percent of North Americans.Whatisit?

• A)nicotine
• B)caffeine
• C)alcohol
• D)marijuana

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Hallucinogenic

Substances that cause hallucinations—perceptions or experiences that differ from reality—and alter a person's thinking, sense of time and emotions.

Eating Disorder

Serious and often fatal illness that causes disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors.

Overdieting

Excessive dieting that can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health problems.

Sexually Attractive

Having qualities or attributes that evoke a sexual or romantic interest in others.