Post-test – Addiction as a Chronic Disease

Why is addiction a chronic disease?

A. It is a genetic disease; hereditary and genetics account for almost 75% of a person’s risk of developing an addiction.

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B. It is a chronic disease because chronic exposure of a substance influences and alters the brain’s reward system.

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C. Addiction is an untreatable, chronic illness due to changes in the brain which are permanent.

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Is addiction a physical dependence to substances?

Yes

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No

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When someone who has progressed from abuse to addiction uses their drug of choice, what happens/why do they choose to use?

A. To get high, and achieve a euphoric effect

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B. To feel "normal," if only briefly, so they do not feel low

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C. Because they have no will power

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