Imagine You Are a Researcher That Wants to Study Substance

question 31

Essay

Imagine you are a researcher that wants to study substance abuse. First of all, you need to decide what you mean by the term substance abuse. For example, describe which substances would be included in your definition and what do you mean by abuse (e.g., number of days of using substances, only when using multiple substances at once). What kinds of questions would you ask and what is your operational definition?

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Definitions:

Thirst

The basic human sensation and desire that prompts the act of drinking fluids as a response to dehydration or increased body fluid demand.

Urination

The release of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body, a key process in the excretory system.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood.

Ketones

Organic compounds that are produced when the body breaks down fats for energy, typically in the absence of sufficient glucose.