A 14-Year-Old Admits to Using Marijuana Every Day with Friends

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old admits to using marijuana every day with friends after attending school.What phase of substance abuse does this behavior exemplify?

• A) Experimentation
• B) Early drug use
• C) True drug addiction
• D) Severe drug addiction

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Definitions:

Analgesic

A drug or substance that is used to reduce pain without causing loss of consciousness.

High-Risk Behaviors

Actions that significantly increase the likelihood of causing harm or adverse consequences to oneself or others, often associated with health and safety.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight and shape.

Conforming

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or acceptable to a larger group.