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Describe the Harmful Effects That Substance Misuse or Abuse Has

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Describe the harmful effects that substance misuse or abuse has on the six dimensions of health.


Definitions:

Type A Behaviour Pattern

A personality disposition characterized by competitiveness, urgency, aggression, and a constant struggle for achievement.

Coping Effectively

Successfully managing to overcome or handle stressful situations or challenges.

Job Dissatisfaction

The feeling of unhappiness or discontent with one’s job or aspects of it.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and to maintain a self-image by lessening the anxiety stemming from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

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