When the Onset of Substance Abuse Occurs Later in Life

question 36

Multiple Choice

When the onset of substance abuse occurs later in life, researchers most often find

• A) underlying genetic factors that result in the development of the disorder.
• B) an increased level of stress at home and/or work.
• C) a history of habitual use and/or risky drinking.
• D) a previously undiagnosed mental illness.

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Definitions:

Isostatic Rebound

The rise of land masses that were depressed by the huge weight of ice sheets during the last glacial period, through a process of gravitational equilibrium.

Ice

The solid state of water, occurring naturally at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, important for climate and ecological systems.

Terraces

Flat or stepped surfaces carved into landscapes by natural processes like erosion or by human activities in agriculture or building.

Superposition

A principle stating that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary layers, each layer is younger than the one below it and older than the one above it.