Chapter 10 health

A person caught driving with a blood alcohol level of _ or greater will be arrested for "driving under the influence" (DUI).

.08

In some states, a person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of about _ or higher who is caught driving will be charged with "driving while intoxicated" (DWI).

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f a person passes out from drinking too much, you should: a. Call 911 b. let the person sleep it off c. make the person drink black coffee d. take the person out for fresh air

a. Call 911

If you were organizing an educational campaign on the dangers of drinking alcohol, you would most likely have a guest speaker from which of the following organizations? a. SADD b. PTA c. PLO d. FAA

a. SADD

Which is not a stage of alcoholism? a. drinking and driving b. problem drinking c. addiction d. dependence

a. drinking and driving

Alcohol is considered a drug because a. it causes a change in a person's physical and emotional state. b. it is a regulated substance. c. it is made from naturally occurring substances such as sugar. d. it is a naturally occurring substance found in beer and wine.

a. it causes a change in a person's physical and emotional state.

Alcohol increases the release of dopamine, a brain chemical that is associated with feelings of: a. pleasure b. intoxication c. rage d. embarrassment

a. pleasure

What are the new laws called that make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with any amount of alcohol in his or her system? a. zero tolerance laws b. underage drinking laws c. MADD laws d. SADD laws

a. zero tolerance laws

helps the family, spouse, and friends of an alcoholic

al- anon

Teens who belong to _ learn ways to cope with alcoholic parents.

alateen

the drug in wine, beer, liquor that causes intoxication

alcohol

The state of being emotionally and physically addicted to alcohol is called _.

alcoholism

decrease of red blood cells

anemia

Which of the following is unlikely to result from alcohol abuse? a. jail or probation time b. participation in unplanned sexual activity c. unintentional injury d. achieving your short- and long-term goals

d. achieving your short- and long-term goals

Help for alcoholics and family members of alcoholics is available through a. Al-Anon. b. hospital programs. c. Alcoholics Anonymous. d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Some teens are lured into drinking alcohol because a. they feel pressure from their peers. b. they wish to mask some emotional pain. c. they think alcohol will improve their image. d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a good reason not to drink alcohol? a. Alcohol abuse is harmful to your body. b. It is illegal for people under the age of 21 to drink. c. It would disappoint my parents if I was caught drinking. d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a negative effect that alcohol can have on a family? a. violence b. unpredictable behavior c. children are often neglected and isolated d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a treatment option for overcoming alcoholism? a. inpatient treatment center b. outpatient treatment center c. counseling and support groups d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Alcohol poisoning: a. is never fatal b. let the person sleep it off c. happens only to small children d. can cause permanent damage

d. can cause permanent damage

Alcohol: a. is a hallucinogen b. is an anti depressant c. is a stimulant d. is a depressant

d. is a depressant

What is the number one cause of death among teens? a. drowning b. homicide c. suicide d. motor vehicle accidents

d. motor vehicle accidents

Which of the following is a warning sign of alcoholism? a. closer and better friendships b. better coping skills c. easygoing manner around people d. professional and personal relationship problems

d. professional and personal relationship problems

decrease of brain functions

dementia

An addict in _ cannot see the symptoms of his or her addiction.

denial

driving under the influence

dui

Drinking alcohol at inappropriate times is known as a. alcoholism. b. alcohol abuse. c. binge drinking. d. intoxication.

b. alcohol abuse.

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is: a. passed on through the father b. caused by a pregnant woman's drinking c. a genetic disorder d. 100% curable

b. caused by a pregnant woman's drinking

Driving under the influence of alcohol: a. kills more people than it injures b. kills someone every 40 minutes c. is legal as long as your blood alcohol content (BAC) is under 0.2% d. will not result in a criminal record if you are a minor

b. kills someone every 40 minutes

Which of the following effects does alcohol have on society? a. decrease in medical bills b. lost productivity due to alcohol-related illness and premature death c. fewer alcohol-related accidents d. decrease in crime

b. lost productivity due to alcohol-related illness and premature death

Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS): a. generally recover when they are toddlers b. often have poor reasoning and judgement skills c. will show no physical sign of their condition d. usually perform normally on tests

b. often have poor reasoning and judgement skills

When a mother-to-be drinks during pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome may occur in her _.

baby

he number one drug of abuse among teenagers is a highly addictive substance called: a. Marijuana b. Ecstasy c. Alcohol d. Cocaine

c. Alcohol

Which of the following is true of alcoholism? a. It affects only the alcoholic. b. It is a mental illness. c. Recovery can be an ongoing process. d. all of the above

c. Recovery can be an ongoing process.

Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for alcoholism? a. genes b. environment c. age that drinking begins d. None of the above

c. age that drinking begins

"Binge drinking" means: a. drinking when you are not thirsty b. drinking alcohol without eating any food c. drinking 4 or 5 alcoholic drinks in a row d. having a drink every time there is a special occasion

c. drinking 4 or 5 alcoholic drinks in a row

Which of the following is not a short-term effect of alcohol? a. nausea b. vomiting c. enhanced vision d. memory loss

c. enhanced vision

Which of the following is not a long-term effect of alcohol? a. hepatitis b. cirrhosis c. hangover d. brain damage

c. hangover

If you begin to need more and more alcohol in order to feel the same effect, you may have developed: a. delirium tremens b. withdrawal c. tolerance d. a hangover

c. tolerance

In a condition known as _, a family member sacrifices his own needs to meet the needs of an addict.

codependency

The amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage, is blood alcohol _.

concentration

set of uncomfortable physical effects that are caused by excessive alcohol use

hangover

The natural limits that people put on their behaviors are called _.

inhibition

The state of being affected by alcohol is called _.

intoxication

The _ age required to purchase alcohol is 21.

legal

The _ children of alcoholic fathers have a 25 percent risk of becoming alcoholics.

male

Substituting food for alcohol may lead to health problems such as _ in alcoholics.

malnutrition

In many cases, initial experimentation with drinking alcohol gradually becomes _ drinking.

social

The _ of a hangover include headache, nausea, upset stomach, and dizziness.

symptoms

Alcohol plays a major role in _ and crime.

violence