Module 8

Impaired judgment can occur when a person reaches a blood alcohol content of

0.02.

According to the statistics provided in the course, which of the following are teens most likely to try first?

Alcohol

Which of the following are examples of gateway drugs?

Alcohol

There are no risks to using an over-the-counter drug.

False

Which is true in regards to alcohol abuse?

It has both physiological and psychological effects.

Good coping skills can include which of the following?

Managing emotions in healthy ways.

What are some of the psychological affects drugs may have on a person?

Mood swings, poor judgment, disorientation, lack of social support, and depression.

Which of the following is considered to be a standard drink?

12-ounce beer

100-proof rum contains what percentage of alcohol?

50%

Why is it difficult to determine the amount of alcohol in a mixed drink?

Bartenders often stray from the recipes for the drinks.

How does drug use affect employment?

Employees that use drugs may be less reliable.

A person must get drunk in order to become an alcoholic.

False

Alcohol impairment and intoxication are the same thing.

False

It is always obvious to a person when they have had too much to drink.

False

Rationalization is a good coping mechanism that involves inventing reasons to justify a person's actions.

False

The financial impact of drug use is limited to the cost of the drugs.

False

Using multiple drugs or combining drug use with alcohol is only dangerous if done in large quantities.

False

How can drug use affect friendships?

Friends may distance themselves from the drug user.

If a person experiments with alcohol, and they do not suffer any noticeable harm what may they be emboldened to try?

Other drugs

Which of the following is an example of a healthy way to escape reality?

Reading

A person can stop misusing drugs and still suffer long-term consequences?

True

Having a lack of judgment is exactly the same as having a loss of judgment.

True

Having easy access to alcohol is one of the reasons why so many young people have tried it.

True

What is a "pharm" party?

Where everyone brings and shares bottles of prescription medications.

An alcohol-induced blackout is when a person has been drinking and they do the following ..

are awake but then later are unable to remember what happened.

An alcoholic will persist in drinking ...

despite damage to his health or relationships.

One example of poor judgment shown while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is ...

disrobing in public.

Synergism refers to the effect caused by combining two or more substances where the resulting effect is if the substances were used alone.

greater than

Alcohol abuse may be detected by ...

observing a pattern of drinking.

If a medication is prescribed, it is safe ...

only for the person it was prescribed

Loss of judgment refers to someone who ..

should be capable of making good decisions, but has clouded judgment.

A positive reason for combining drugs is ...

to help doctors treat patients with less side effects.