Lifestyle factors - substance misuse

Question 1

Lifestyle factors: substance misuse
Physical - general

Answer 1

• lung cancer/ lung disease/ irritated airways: inhale smoke from drugs
• change in appetite: addiction can lead lead to weight changes
• addiction/ dependency: used to affects so take more

Question 2

Lifestyle factors: substance misuse
Intellectual - general

Answer 2

• short-term memory/ cognitive issues: damage caused to brain
• risk taking/ damaging behaviour: poor decision making

Question 3

Lifestyle factors: substance misuse
Emotional - general

Answer 3

• psychosis/ paranoia/ psychiatric disorders: chemical changes in brain

Question 4

Lifestyle factors: substance misuse
Social - general

Answer 4

• Social isolation: don’t wish to be around drug users
• social inclusion with other users: leads to addiction