Ch.21: Alcohol

Which is NOT a short- term effect of alcohol?

• Coordination is impaired

• Vision is impaired

• More stomach acid is produced

• Judgement is altered

Which type of person is most likely to be quickly affected by alcohol?

• A small female who has not eaten

• A large female who just ate dinner

• A small male who just ate dinner

• A large male who has not eaten

Which is a potential consequence of long-term excessive alcohol use?

• a heart attack

• the need for a liver transplant

• swelling of the brain

• and increased ability to control drinking

Which of the following influences teens to stay alcohol-free?

• having peers who drink alcohol

• seeing alcohol ads on TV

• having parents who disapprove of alcohol use

• attending alcohol- sponsored sporting events

Which is NOT a result of the high-risk behaviors associated with alcohol use?

• increased deaths in traffic accidents

• increased frequency of date rape

• suspension from sports teams

• improved job prospects

If you stay alcohol free, which is a likely benefit?

• Decreased likelihood of getting a sexually transmitted disease

• Increased likelihood of being injured in an accident

• Decreased likelihood of making responsible decisions

• Increased likelihood of being a victim of violent crime

It is illegal for to drive when they have what BAC level?

• 0.01

• 0.02

• 0.05

• 0.08

Which is NOT likely to occur if a person is caught drinking and driving?

• a field sobriety test will be conducted

• the person loses driving privileges

• the person loses insurance coverage

• there will be no penalty

A baby born with FAS may have which of the following?

• Anxiety

• Facial deformities

• Kidney problems

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT part of the stages of alcoholism?

• Becoming intoxicated regularly

• going through detoxification

• making excuses for alcohol-related problems

• alcohol taking control of the drinker's life