Substance Abuse Can Best Be Defined As

question 12

Multiple Choice

Substance abuse can best be defined as:

• A) chronic compulsive use of a substance.
• B) unlawful and improper use of a substance.
• C) the use of any substance that deviated from approved medical uses.
• D) the use of natural and synthetic substances as well as psychoactive drugs.

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Definitions:

Personal Meaning

The individual significance or value attributed to experiences, objects, or concepts by a person.

Identity Process Theory

A psychological framework that explores how individuals adapt and maintain their sense of identity through processes of assimilation, accommodation, and evaluation in the face of changes or challenges.

Identity Schema

A cognitive framework consisting of all the ideas, concepts, and memories one has about oneself, guiding personal behavior and comprehension of social interactions.

Self-Concept

Sense of self; descriptive and evaluative mental picture of one’s abilities and traits.