Zoe Is a Psychologist Who Studies Addiction

question 41

Multiple Choice

Zoe is a psychologist who studies addiction. Zoe is asked to create a presentation for high school and university students that will inform them about the dangers of using drugs and hopefully deter them from doing so. Zoe places particular emphasis on opioids, due to the current opioid epidemic. However, she will also make sure that she covers marijuana and alcohol in sufficient detail.
-Many students argue that marijuana does not have negative long term effects.Zoe should point out that studies conducted over the last decade have found that heavy,chronic marijuana use can lead to ______________.

• A) impotence and sterility in men
• B) impairments in memory, attention, and learning
• C) increased susceptibility to infectious diseases
• D) increased susceptibility to certain types of cancer

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Definitions:

Naturally Occurring Hormone

A hormone that is produced and found naturally within an organism, without artificial enhancement or modification.

Non-prescription Medication

Non-prescription Medication refers to drugs and treatments that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription, often used for minor ailments or conditions.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

Non-rapid Eye Movement Sleep

A type of sleep that includes stages 1-3, characterized by a gradual decrease in heart rate, breathing rate, and muscle activity.