Understanding Tobacco Use

Question 1

substance use disorder

Answer 1

mental illness in which a person continues using a substance despite negative effects on health and life

Question 2

co-occurring disorder

Answer 2

two or more mental illnesses that occur together

Question 3

tolerance

Answer 3

body’s need for an increased amount of a substance to experience effects once felt with smaller amounts

Question 4

dependence

Answer 4

effect that occurs when the body needs an addictive substance in its system to function normally or avoid cravings and anxiety

Question 5

triggers

Answer 5

reminders that cause people to feel a strong desire for a substance

Question 6

addiction

Answer 6

physical and psychological need for a substance or behavior

Question 7

withdrawal

Answer 7

unpleasant symptoms that occur when someone with an addiction to a substance tries to stop using that substance

Question 8

peer pressure

Answer 8

influence that people your age or status have on your actions