The Focus of the Harm-Reduction Approach to Nicotine Dependence Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

The focus of the harm-reduction approach to nicotine dependence is to .

• A)eliminate nicotine use entirely
• B)reduce smoking to a standardized "healthy level"
• C)eliminate or reduce the negative consequences of nicotine use
• D)encourage smokers to switch to healthier methods of nicotine use, such as nicotine gum

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Definitions:

Stress Reaction

The body's response to any demand or threat, involving psychological and physical changes that prepare the individual to act to eliminate the stressor.

Accumulative Stress

Stress that builds up over time due to ongoing pressures and challenges, often leading to significant psychological or physical health issues.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

General Adaption Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.