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Which condition is often a result of alcohol addiction?

A
diabetes
B
emphysema
C
heart attack
D
cirrhosis of the liver
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Which short-term outcome would underage drinkers most likely to experience?

A
kidney failure
B
cirrhosis of the liver
C
headaches
D
heart disease
4

Which factor can potentially increase a teenager’s alcohol use?

A
inability to sleep
B
desire to please parents
C
wish for peer approval
D
hope to be more dependent
5

Which of these is a short-term effect of alcohol?

A
headaches
B
high blood pressure
C
nerve damage
D
alcoholic hepatitis
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Which of these is considered a long-term effect of alcohol abuse?

A
vomiting
B
slurred speech
C
impaired judgment
D
thin and brittle bones
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If an adult chooses to consume alcohol and needs to travel home, which is the most important rule to follow?

A
Drive very slowly.
B
Take turns, switching drivers often.
C
Designate a driver who is not drinking.
D
The person who had the fewest drinks should drive.
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Which types of media glamorize alcohol use? Select three options.

A
celebrity endorsements
B
social media posts
C
family stories about alcoholism
D
social drinking
E
movies and television
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For men, which number and frequency of drinks defines binge drinking?

A
2 drinks a day
B
8 or more drinks a week
C
15 or more drinks a week
D
5 or more drinks at one time
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Which steps can someone take to help themselves when suffering from alcohol abuse? Select three options.

A
Call a treatment service.
B
Post updates of the abuse on your social media page.
C
Confide in someone you trust.
D
Seek out a healthcare professional.
E
Report the problem to the local authorities.

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