Using Alcohol

Question 1

Cirrhosis of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by chronic alcohol abuse.

Question 2

Compare the negative effects that alcohol has on one's academic performance at the high school and college level?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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. Similarly, college students who consume alcohol generally earn lower grades than those who abstain. Also, alcohol is implicated in approximately 28% of college dropouts.

Question 3

Explain how alcohol can be considered a drug.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A drug refers to any substance, such as alcohol, that causes a change in a person's body and behavior when consumed.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcoholics? A.Alcoholics have a strong craving for alcohol. B.Alcoholics need increasing amounts of alcohol to feel the effects. C.Alcoholics are able to limit the amount they drink. D.Alcoholics go through withdrawals when they don't drink.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 5

Cirrhosis of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by chronic alcohol abuse.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation? A.Fermentation refers to how quickly grains, fruits, and yeast break down into liquid substances, which can then be used to make alcohol. B.Fermentation is a process that uses substances such as bacteria or yeast to change the sugars of fruits or grains into alcohol. C.Fermentation is the process in which sugars are extracted from fruits, vegetables, or grains and then transformed into alcohol, using bacteria. D.Fermentation is the process in which fruits and grains are mixed with an alcoholic beverage to produce a new flavor.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 7

A standard drink is equal to 12.7 grams of pure alcohol.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a legal consequence of driving under the influence? A.school expulsionB.jail time C.community service D.fines

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 9

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? A.hereditary B.environmentalC.expectationsD.risk-taking

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 10

In your opinion, how do alcohol advertisements build pleasant expectations about consuming alcohol? How can this affect the behavior of some adolescent viewers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Alcohol advertisements often portray drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous. Many advertisements show groups of friends laughing and having fun, which can cause viewers to believe that drinking alcohol is synonymous with having a good time. These pleasant expectations can cause adolescents to consume more alcohol.

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