chapter 15: mental health in rural america

Question 1

what is the leading preventable cause of mortality and morbidity in the united states?

Answer 1

tobacco use

Question 2

what are some examples of tobacco products?

Answer 2

cigarettes, cigars, dissolvables, nicotine gels, hookah tobacco, pipe tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco (dip, snuff, snus, chewing tobacco), vapes, e-cigarettes, hookah pens, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)

Question 3

exposure to second-hand smoke is _____ in urban areas compared to rural areas

Answer 3

lower

Question 4

true or false:
the internet provides great tools used in accessing validated screening instruments for alcohol use

Answer 4

true

Question 5

what area has the highest rate of tobacco use?

Answer 5

rural areas

Question 6

what are the two types of marijuana?

Answer 6

cannabis indica and cannabis sativa

Question 7

the abuse of marijuana can lead to what five things?

Answer 7

amotivational syndrome (lack of desire to complete tasks)

increased unemployment, lowered income levels, increased welfare dependence, increased criminal behaviors, and lowered life satisfaction

Question 8

what are some examples of opioids?

Answer 8

prescription pain medications: oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, etc.

illegal drugs: heroin and synthetically created fentanyl

Question 9

what is the name of the documented medical concern of marijuana use?

Answer 9

chronic bronchitis or addiction (note sure)

Question 10

what is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the u.s. in 2017 that claimed the lives of over 70,000 people?

Answer 10

drug overdoses