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Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true?

Peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding alcohol.

Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink.

The media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to drink.

Parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.

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Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE?

Tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke.

The negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker.

Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.

Increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users.

Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

ammonia

acetone

formaldehyde

arsenic

Which of the following is a benefit of smoking cigarettes?

Smoking gives you a beautiful smile.

You will be more successful in life.

Finding friends will be easier if you smoke.

none of the above

Which of the following is NOT an increased health risk for children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke?

SIDS

asthma

chicken pox

ear infections

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Alcoholics are able to stop drinking anytime they want.

Alcoholics will stop drinking if people tell them they have a problem.

Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem.

Alcoholics can stop drinking without help from other people.

Which of the following conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use?

influenza

lung cancer

pneumonia

diabetes

How does planning activities at your own home help you avoid situations involving alcohol?

Your home life does not involve situations with alcohol use.

Alcohol use is almost always tied to group events outside the home.

You can control whether or not there is alcohol in your home.

Planning activities at home does not help you avoid situations involving alcohol.

Smoking can have both long- and short-term effects on an individual's health. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

How do tobacco products affect the finances of the smoker?

high cost of the product

lost income due to illness

increased healthcare costs

all of the above

Participating in a support group helps one to remain tobacco-free. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A desire to feel included or belong to a group can contribute to an individual using tobacco. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How can refraining from smoking benefit an individual's health?

Refraining from smoking reduces an individual's risk of contracting most types of diseases.

Refraining from smoking eliminates the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Refraining from smoking eliminates the risk of developing respiratory conditions, such as asthma.

Refraining from smoking reduces an individual's risk of contracting certain types of diseases.

Saying, "I'll wake up with a headache if I drink tonight," is an example of using an excuse to remain alcohol-free. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.

Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.

Why is alcoholism considered a chronic disease?

Alcoholism requires lifelong treatment.

It is marked by the sudden onset of severe symptoms.

Alcoholism must be cured repeatedly throughout life.

It can be overcome with proper treatment.

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?

risk-taking

expectations

hereditary

environmental

Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed?

propanol

methanol

butanol

ethanol

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