Approximately How Much of Each Dollar Federal and State Governments

question 9

Multiple Choice

Approximately how much of each dollar federal and state governments spend each year on substance misuse and addiction goes to prevent or treat the problem?

• A) 2 cents
• B) 35 cents
• C) 78 cents
• D) 96 cents

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Definitions:

Drug Addiction

A chronic disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components.

Attention

The mental process of concentrating on one piece of information, object, or activity while ignoring other stimuli.

Pleasure Receptors

Specialized nerve cells or neural mechanisms in the body that respond to certain stimuli by generating a sensation of pleasure or reward.