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What are the demographics of the population addicted to substances?
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Heterogeneous: varies with age, socio-economic status, and educational level
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Are individuals who are addicted to substances typically unemployed?
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No, typically individuals are employed, they just have a hard time performing at work because of their addictions
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What is the most addictive drug type?
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Narcotic
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Describe the coping process of an indivdual who is substance dependent
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Maladaptive coping mechanism to avoid withdrawl syptoms
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Most individuals who are substance abusers suffer from deterioration in ______, professional and __________ obligations
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social and family
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Substance related disorders, most commonly alcoholism, often are associated with: _________violence, ____, sexual misconduct, car _____, suicide and ____activity
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domestic, accidents, criminal
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What kind of damage can addictive substances do to the body?
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phsycial damage: brain, organ and fetal
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Substance related disorders are often associated with:________
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child abuse, domestic volence
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