Describe how substance use behaviors facilitate social interactions.

What will be an ideal response?


Individuals report the use of drugs or alcohol “lowers their inhibitions.” Individuals who feel anxious or nervous in social situations will experience a decrease in this following the use of substances. This is because many drugs have a physiological impact on the inhibitory synapses present in the brain. Alcohol and drugs also activate the pleasure center of the brain, which helps overcome barriers that may hinder individuals from interacting with others.

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a. 30% b. 45% c. 60% d. 75%

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A) ?cross-sectional B) ?longitudinal C) ?sequential D) ?time-lag

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a. A feminist-multicultural approach b. A humanistic-cognitive-behavioral approach c. A postmodern-family systemic approach d. An analytic-behavioral-cognitive approach

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