Quiz 13: Alcohol

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Driving home from a friend's twenty-first birthday party, 18-year-old Rick has had too much to drink. As he crosses the dividing line on the two-lane road, the driver of an oncoming car-a young mother with two young children in the backseat-swerves to avoid an accident. She hits a concrete wall and dies instantly, but her children survive. Rick has no record of drunk driving. Should he go to prison? Is he guilty of manslaughter? How would you feel if you were the victim's husband? If you were Rick's friend?

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Essay

Depending on the state, Boy R may be charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment, or vehicular homicide. The punishment may include a jail sentence of one year, fines, and/or the suspension of the driver's license. Some people believe that punishment is adequate. Other people believe that the typical punishments for a drunken driving killing do not reflect the seriousness of the incident. Depending on the husband's mindset, he may believe that Boy R should be shown mercy or that justice is served only by sending Boy R to jail. The friend may have the same thoughts.

Q 2

Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol on the body systems is true ? A) In most individuals, alcohol sharpens the responses of the brain and nervous system, enhancing sensation and perception. B) Moderate drinking may have a positive effect on the cardiorespiratory system. C) French researchers have found that drinking red wine with meals may have a positive effect on the digestive system. D) The leading alcohol-related cause of death is liver damage.

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Injured blood vessels can develop clots that line the blood vessel that can rupture. When the rupture happens, platelets react to the event in the same manner that they would to an injury that causes bleeding. The proliferation of platelets causes a clot that can contribute to heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease. Moderate drinking can reduce the clotting ability of platelets. Hence, the correct answer is(b). Alcohol is a depressant. Depressants tend to cause a decrease in activity, reduced functioning of the central nervous system, relaxation, drowsiness, or sleep. Hence, the option(a)is incorrect. The consumption of red wine results in irritation of the stomach lining by causing stomach acids to be released. Hence, the option(c)is incorrect. Injury is the leading alcohol-related cause of death. Hence, the option(d)is incorrect.

Q 3

Have you ever been around people who have been intoxicated when you have been sober? What did you think of their behavior? Were they fun to be around? Was the experience not particularly enjoyable, boring, or difficult in some way? Have you ever been intoxicated? How do you behave when you are drunk? Do you find the experience enjoyable? What do the people around you think of your actions when you are drunk?

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Depending on the mindset of the sober person and the behavior of the intoxicated people, the sober person either can feel uncomfortable or can enjoy himself. Depending on the individual, behavior during intoxication may be aggressive, anxious, or friendly, among other behaviors. The behavior that can develop is related to the amount of alcohol ingested.

Q 4

Racial and ethnic patterns related to alcohol use include which of the following? A) Asian American women tend to have higher rates of alcoholism than Asian American men. B) Alcohol-related deaths are highest as a percentage of population among Native Americans. C) White Americans tend to have higher rates of cirrhosis of the liver than African Americans or Native Americans. D) The Hispanic culture discourages men from drinking because heavy drinking indicates a lack of machismo.

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Q 5

What effects has alcohol use had in your life? Try making a list of the positive and negative effects your own alcohol use has had. Be specific. If you continue to drink at your current rate, what positive and negative effects do you think it will have on your future? What effects have other people's drinking had on your life? List family members and friends who drink regularly and how their drinking has affected you.

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Q 6

Alcoholism A) is considered a chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental components. B) is characterized by a persistent lack of willpower. C) may be classified as either Type A, which affects people who are high-strung, or Type B, which affects people who are more mild mannered. D) is easily controlled by avoiding exposure to social situations where drinking is common.

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Q 7

Which of the following statements about alcohol use disorder is false ? A) Alcohol dependence involves a persistent craving for and an increased tolerance to alcohol. B) An individual may have a genetic predisposition for developing alcoholism. C) Alcoholics often abuse other psychoactive drugs. D) Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are different names for the same problem.

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Q 8

Health risks of alcoholism include all of the following except A) hypertension. B) lung cancer. C) peptic ulcers. D) hepatitis.

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Q 9

Which of the following statements about alcoholism treatment is true ? A) Inpatient treatment has been shown to be more effective than outpatient treatment. B) Alcoholism can be cured by detoxifying or ridding the body of all traces of alcohol. C) Antabuse is a medication given to alcoholics with underlying mental disorders. D) A combination of medical, behavioral, and self-help approaches may be necessary to treat alcohol use disorder and dependence.

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Q 10

Which of the following statements about drinking on college campuses is true ? A) The federal government has a goal to reduce the binge-drinking rate among college students to 20 percent. B) The number of women who binge-drink has decreased. C) Because of peer pressure, students in fraternities and sororities tend to drink less than students in dormitories. D) Students who attend two-year institutions tend to bingedrink when alcohol is available.

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Q 11

Responsible drinking includes which of the following behaviors? A) Avoid eating while drinking because eating speeds up absorption of alcohol. B) Limit alcohol intake to no more than four drinks in an hour. C) Take aspirin while drinking to lower your risk of a heart attack. D) Socialize with individuals who limit their alcohol intake.

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Q 12

Which of these is a standard drink? A) a margarita B) a 12-oz regular beer C) a double martini D) a 16-oz can of malt liquor

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Q 13

An individual's response to alcohol depends on all of the following except A) the rate at which the drink is absorbed into the body's tissues. B) the blood-alcohol concentration. C) socioeconomic status. D) gender and race.

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