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Which of the following is NOT a legal consequence of driving under the influence? |
school expulsion |
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A standard drink is equal to 12.7 grams of pure alcohol. |
False |
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Thomas is an adolescent who often seeks out potentially harmful situations without thinking about the consequences. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing his decision to drink alcohol? |
Risk-taking |
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Explain how alcohol can be considered a drug. |
A drug refers to any substance, such as alcohol, that causes a change in a person’s body and behavior when consumed. |
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Compare the negative effects that alcohol has on one’s academic performance at the high school and college level? |
The consumption of alcohol can damage one’s intellectual capacity and ability to learn. Studies have shown that high school students who drink alcohol are more likely to earn lower grades and drop out. |
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Cirrhosis of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by chronic alcohol abuse. |
True |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes how the body processes alcohol? |
After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells. |
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In your opinion, how do alcohol advertisements build pleasant expectations about consuming alcohol? How can this affect the behavior of some adolescent viewers? |
Alcohol advertisements often portray drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcoholics? |
Alcoholics are able to limit the amount they drink. |
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Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation? |
Fermentation is a process that uses substances such as bacteria or yeast to change the sugars of fruits or grains into alcohol. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)? |
BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol? |
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system. |
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Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol and sexual activity? |
Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced sensitivity while engaging in sexual activity. |
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Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members. |
True |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics? |
Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. |
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Approximately, how many commercials promoting alcoholic beverages do teens see each year? |
2,000 |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true? |
It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you’re 21. |
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Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed? |
ethanol |
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Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage. |
True |
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Paula believes that drinking will help her relax and calm her nerves. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing her decision to drink alcohol? |
expectations |
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol poisoning? |
High body temperature |
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Although Joshua is an alcoholic, he is able to control his drinking when he parties with his friends. |
False |
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Which of the following BEST describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child’s mental abilities? |
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation. |
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Explain the effects that alcoholism has on school performance and give two suggestions that you would give a student to help them overcome their alcohol problem. |
Students with alcohol problems are at risk for numerous academic problems, which include low grades, poor attendance, and behavioral issues. |
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Which of the following BEST describes the short-term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system? |
Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one’s thought process to be disorganized. |
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Explain the short-term and long-term effects that alcohol has on the cardiovascular system and describe two preventative measures people could take if they want to avoid these effects. |
The short-term effects that alcohol has on the cardiovascular system depends on how much alcohol is consumed. |
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When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, the baby is also drinking alcohol because blood freely passes from the woman’s blood stream into the fetus’s blood stream. |
True |
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April has only consumed one glass of wine, so her body isn’t affected by the alcohol because short-term effects only begin with the second drink. |
False |
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Imagine that you’re working in a health department and have been tasked with creating a handout that outlines the effects of alcohol on a fetus. Explain what fetal alcohol syndrome is and explain in detail one harmful effect that you believe parents should know about. |
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that can occur when alcohol is consumed during a pregnancy. |
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In your own words, define alcoholism and describe two ways in which alcohol contributes to societal problems. |
Alcoholism is a disease that afflicts numerous people worldwide. An alcoholic has an uncontrollable need to drink alcohol. |
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Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol? |
reproductive system |
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Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it’s causing. |
True |
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Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use? |
Confusion |
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person’s reaction to alcohol? |
intellectual capacity |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one’s life? |
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one’s school or work performance. |
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During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus’s liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment. |
True |
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Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people’s body systems are generally weaker. |
False |
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Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society? |
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect. |
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Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning. |
True |
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Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy. |
True |
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Explain what distinguishes the alcohol education program Al-Anon from other programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and the American Red Cross addiction programs. |
Al-Anon is a nonprofit alcohol education program designed to help support the children and families of alcoholics. This goal is different from programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and the American Red Cross, where the goal is to provide support directly to individuals battling alcohol addiction. |
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Explain what makes alcoholism a chronic, rather than acute disease. |
Acute diseases are those with rapid onsets that can be treated and often cured. Chronic diseases, meanwhile, are long-term diseases and conditions that cannot be treated and forgotten; chronic diseases may or may not have a cure and can require a lifelong commitment to treatment. Since alcoholism has no cure and is a disease that can result in relapses throughout life, it is considered a chronic disease. |
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What distinguishes community-sponsored alcohol awareness programs from government-sponsored programs? |
Community-sponsored programs are organized by nongovernmental agencies in a community such as religious institutions, businesses, or clubs. |
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Local business are most likely to sponsor alcohol awareness programs __________. |
within their local community |
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Individuals with less severe problems with alcohol are most likely to benefit from __________. |
counseling |
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Underage drinking is __________. |
dangerous |
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Which of the following is a strategy for remaining alcohol-free? |
prepare excuses |
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Which of the following is an environmental treatment option for alcoholism? |
zero-tolerance policies |
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Why is it important to have a strategy for staying alcohol-free? |
A strategy for remaining alcohol-free involves a plan for how to handle situations that will tempt you to give in and use alcohol. |
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Explain how lying can be part of a valid strategy for staying alcohol-free. |
Lying is generally not considered appropriate, but it can be used to come up with excuses and reasons not to use alcohol. |
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How does planning activities with friends who don’t drink help you avoid situations involving alcohol? |
You are all less likely to want to go somewhere alcohol is served. |
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Which source is most likely to contribute reliable and reputable information about finding alcohol education programs? |
the police department |
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One strategy to remain alcohol-free is to be armed with facts about alcohol use. |
True |
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Which type of alcohol awareness and education program would you expect to be active in the smallest geographical area? |
community |
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Why are government regulations on alcohol sales and consumption an example of environmental treatment strategies? |
They target specific groups of people and address societal concerns about alcoholism. |
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The cure for alcoholism is too expensive for most people to afford it. |
False |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol? |
You cannot be tempted to drink alcohol if none is available. |
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Alcohol treatment options can vary depending upon the severity of an individual’s alcohol problem. |
True |
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All of the following are examples of nonprofits that work towards educating people about alcohol and aiding in the process of rehabilitation EXCEPT: |
Boys and Girls Club of America |
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An individual alcohol treatment program is most likely to be sought out by __________. |
the individual with the alcohol problem |
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Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it’s hard for them to stop drinking. |
True |
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Environmental factors, such as friends, family, and the media, have little influence on whether or not someone chooses to drink or not to drink. |
False |
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Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration? |
a cure for alcoholism |
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Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation? |
Fermentation is a process that uses substances such as bacteria or yeast to change the sugars of fruits or grains into alcohol. |
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Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true? |
Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don’t drink. |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE? |
Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem. |
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How does planning activities at your own home help you avoid situations involving alcohol? |
You can control whether or not there is alcohol in your home. |
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Why is alcoholism considered a chronic disease? |
It is marked by the sudden onset of severe symptoms. |
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Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society? |
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect. |
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An alcohol awareness program sponsored by a local police department is an example of a __________. |
government program |
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Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink |
False |
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Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol. |
True |
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Which of the following is NOT an alcohol-related fact? |
Everyone is drinking. |
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Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol and sexual activity? |
Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced sensitivity while engaging in sexual activity. |
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