Project Hong Kong

Saying, "I'll wake up with a headache if I drink tonight," is an example of using an excuse to remain alcohol-free.

True

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

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

alcohol use

When an individual consumes alcohol.

Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.

False

Although Joshua is an alcoholic, he is able to control his drinking when he parties with his friends.

False

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

Explain how choosing not to smoke can be beneficial to an individual's health. (Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct)

(Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct) Choosing not to smoke can be beneficial to ones health because smoking causes alot of damage on the body. It causes tooth decay, lung cancer, kidney problems, and so many more problems. ANSWER: Responses will vary. A sample response follows: An individual who chooses not to smoke can reduce the likelihood of developing certain smoking-related illnesses. Smoking increases the likelihood of developing conditions such as lung cancer, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. By not smoking, an individual reduces the risk of developing these conditions.

How does tobacco use negatively impact personal finances? (Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct)

(Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct) In more ways than you may realize. First and foremost, you may not be selected for a job you have applied for. Many people do not like the smell of smoke, and smokers do not know how cigarette smoke permeates into your clothing and discolors your teeth. It may be wrong, but many employers do discriminate, and if you are working with the public, personal appearance (and smell) is an important consideration. Secondly, smokers take "smoke breaks" so they typically work less than their fellow employees. Smokers also are thought to be higher risk employees from a health factor, and are thought to be sick more often than others. Bosses know this. ANSWER: Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Tobacco use can negatively impact personal finances through the cost of purchased tobacco products, loss of income due to missed work days, and increased healthcare costs due to the increased risk of illness associated with tobacco use.

Explain how tobacco smoke can be harmful to the body. (Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct)

(Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct) Lung diseases ,COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis are caused by tobacco smoking. Cigarette smoking causes most cases of lung cancer. If you have asthma, tobacco smoke can trigger an attack or make an attack worse. Smokers are 12 to 13 times more likely to die from COPD than nonsmokers. Tobacco destroys your organs and leads to cancer. These diseases are harmful to the body. ANSWER: Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, many of which are known cancer-causing substances, or carcinogens. Tobacco smoke also contains addictive substances, which cause the body to rely on the very substance that harms it.

How are the factors that contribute to tobacco use related? (Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct)

(Side Note: I made this person answer.. doesn't mean it can be correct) The factors that contribute to tobacco use are related because smoking is sometimes determined through society when interactions among people take place which refers to peer pressure or stress problems. When behaviors are developed it takes time for learning to coincide with understanding as perceptions are influenced from assumptions being made throughout the world. ANSWER: Responses will vary. A sample response follows: The main factors that contribute to tobacco use are self-esteem, peer pressure, role models, and curiosity. Other factors can also contribute to an individual's tobacco use such as rebellion, ease of use, and boredom. A common characteristic among these factors is the idea that the use of tobacco grants an individual some type of status or desirable outcome. Another common attribute of many of these factors is the influence that the opinion of others has on certain individuals to begin tobacco use.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include mental and physical problems.

alcoholic

A person who is dependant on alcohol.

alcohol poisoning

A severe, potentially fatal, physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.

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. By planning a strategy ahead of time, it is more likely that when a situation arises, you will be prepared to face it and refuse alcohol.

Which of the following is an environmental treatment option for alcoholism? A. zero-tolerance policies B. 12-step programs C. outpatient therapy D. inpatient treatment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A. zero-tolerance policies

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs. B. Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder. C. Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels. D. Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.

A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use? A. confusion B. cirrhosis C. blindness D. tremors

A. confusion

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol poisoning? A. high body temperature B. vomiting C. irregular heartbeat D. severe dehydration

A. high body temperature

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. Al-Anon is an indirect education and support program meant to help foster a healthier environment, while the others are support programs meant to help people directly.

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.

Explain what makes alcoholism a chronic, rather than acute disease.

Alcoholism is a chronic disease, rather than an acute disease, because it requires lifelong treatment in order to recover. However, an acute disease does not last and take as long for treatment, compared to a chronic disease.

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. Alcohol is related to many societal problems. For example, many alcoholics are unemployed because they can't keep a job. Alcohol is also tied to numerous motor vehicle accidents and numerous domestic violence and child neglect cases. Substance abuse treatments can be costly and a percentage of the costs falls on society and individuals in the form of higher costs for items like health care and car insurance. Also, a percentage of the costs for arrests and incarceration is paid for by taxpayers.

Why is alcoholism considered a chronic disease?

Alcoholism requires lifelong treatment.

Tobacco is __________. A. created in laboratories B. obtained from plants C. an animal by-product D. free of harmful components Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

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. publications B. a cure for alcoholism C. Internet websites D. toll-free help lines Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following BEST describes the short-term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system? A. Alcohol affects one's movement, speech, and vision and causes one's breathing to speed up and become irregular. B. Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized. C. Alcohol impairs hearing and speech and causes one's memory to be heightened. D. Alcohol affects one's memory, impairs sensory processing, and causes one's blood pressure to increase.

B. Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system? A. Production of stomach acid increases, which can result in nausea or vomiting. B. Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop. C. When alcohol is metabolized in the liver, the chemicals can cause inflammation and scarring. D. Alcohol can lead the kidneys to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration.

B. Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society? A. Alcohol is a contributing factor to many of society's problems, such as budget deficits and healthcare costs B. Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect. C. Apart from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol has a minimal contribution to societal problems D. Alcohol is the contributing factor that leads to all of society's problems, including unemployment.

B. Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol? A. amount and rate of intake B. intellectual capacity C. gender and body size D. weight and age

B. intellectual capacity

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

Which of the following BEST describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child's mental abilities? A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to shut down, leading to a learning disability. B. Fetal exposure to alcohol can damage a child's central nervous system, making it physically painful for them to learn fine motor skills. C. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation. D. Fetal exposure to alcohol is the cause of numerous mental abnormalities, such as a smaller cerebrum.

C. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation.

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. They are not supported by or affiliated with government organizations and thus generally cannot claim to represent official government policies.

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?

Confusion

Local business are most likely to sponsor alcohol awareness programs __________. A. at the federal level B. in other cities and states C. nationally D. within their local community Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following groups is affected by tobacco use? A. tobacco users B. society C. families of tobacco users D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following is a strategy for remaining alcohol-free? A. lie to your parents B. know alcohol-related urban myths C. seek out situations where alcohol is served D. prepare excuses Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

__________ is a short-term risk associated with tobacco use. A. Yellow teeth B. Coughing C. Aging of the skin D. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Individuals with less severe problems with alcohol are most likely to benefit from __________. A. hospitalization B. 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous C. family therapy D. counseling Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D. counseling

Underage drinking is __________. A. legal B. safe C. unavoidable D. dangerous Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D. dangerous

Which of the following is a strategy for remaining alcohol-free? A. lie to your parents B. know alcohol-related urban myths C. seek out situations where alcohol is served D. prepare excuses Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D. prepare excuses

Local business are most likely to sponsor alcohol awareness programs __________. A. at the federal level B. in other cities and states C. nationally D. within their local community Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D. within their local community

Which of the following is NOT an alcohol-related fact?

Everyone is drinking.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system?

Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop.

Environmental factors, such as friends, family, and the media, have little influence on whether or not someone chooses to drink or not to drink. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

In general, the benefits of smoking greatly outweigh the health risks. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

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

False

Someone who is uncomfortable saying "no" to alcohol in front of peers is weak.

False

The cure for alcoholism is too expensive for most people to afford it.

False

Tobacco products have little effect on society. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.

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. Exposure to alcohol can cause the fetus to be born with deformities to the face, eyes, ears, bones, brain, heart, and kidneys. Alcohol can also cause mental retardation and damage parts of the brain and the central nervous system. Children with fetal alcohol syndrome may suffer from behavioral difficulties, such as hyperactivity, impulse control, and control over language outbursts. Children may also have difficulty with memory, language, and communication skills.

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. If someone offers you a drink and you do not have a excuse ready to use that happens to be true, it may be better to make up an excuse that is not true rather than give in to peer pressure and drink alcohol.

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.

alcohol abuse

Occurs when an individual continues to consume alcohol even after it causes physical, legal, mental, growth, or health problems.

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. The likelihood of dropping out of school increases, and students may suffer from depression and have thoughts of suicide. To help a student overcome a problem with alcohol, I would suggest the following: talking to a school counselor or trusted adult, calling the local or national drug and alcohol hotline, checking into an alcohol treatment center, or attending an alcohol treatment group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

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. Low consumption of alcohol increases one's heart rate and blood pressure. However, high consumption decreases one's heart rate and blood pressure and can cause heart rhythms to become irregular. Long-term effects of alcohol include high blood pressure, enlarged heart, and damage to heart muscles. Two preventive measures people could take to avoid these effects are to abstain from drinking alcohol or minimizing the amount of alcohol one drinks.

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.

Alcohol treatment options can vary depending upon the severity of an individual's alcohol problem.

True

Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it's hard for them to stop drinking.

True

Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it's hard for them to stop drinking. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

True

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

True

Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning.

True

Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

One strategy to remain alcohol-free is to be armed with facts about alcohol use.

True

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

True

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.

Why is the simplest strategy for remaining alcohol-free simply to avoid situations where alcohol is present?

You cannot be tempted to drink alcohol if none is available.

Which type of alcohol awareness and education program would you expect to be active in the smallest geographical area?

community

An alcohol awareness program sponsored by a local police department is an example of a __________.

government program

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?

intellectual capacity

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

problems with shyness

Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?

reproductive system

An individual alcohol treatment program is most likely to be sought out by __________.

the individual with the alcohol problem

Which source is most likely to contribute reliable and reputable information about finding alcohol education programs?

the police department