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Worksheets#9 - Unit 21 & 22 (Alcohol & Illegal Drugs)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol?
a)
sobriety
b)
recovery
c)
detoxification
d)
alcoholism
e)
intoxication
2.
A process by which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol?
a)
sobriety
b)
recovery
c)
detoxification
d)
alcoholism
e)
intoxication
3.
Living without alcohol?
a)
sobriety
b)
recovery
c)
detoxification
d)
alcoholism
e)
intoxication
4.
The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical or mental control is significantly reduced?
a)
sobriety
b)
recovery
c)
detoxification
d)
alcoholism
e)
intoxication
5.
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life?
a)
sobriety
b)
recovery
c)
detoxification
d)
alcoholism
e)
intoxication
6.
Alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis are conditions affecting the?
a)
brain
b)
heart
c)
liver
d)
pancreas
7.
Which of the following correctly describes one reason why driving after drinking alcohol is a risk behavior?
a)
Alcohol consumption improves reaction time
b)
Alcohol consumption enhances decision-making skills
c)
Alcohol consumption slows reflexes
d)
Alcohol consumption increases self-control
8.
Which of the following is a long-term effect of drinking alcohol?
a)
Drop in body temperature
b)
Nausea and vomiting
c)
Increased urine output
d)
Swelling of the pancreas lining
9.
Which of the following should you NOT do if you suspect a friend has alcohol poisoning?
a)
Call 911
b)
Get immediate help
c)
Let your friend sleep it off
d)
Stay with your friend until help arrives
10.
Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance are all symptoms of?
a)
alcoholism
b)
binge drinking
c)
cirrhosis of the liver
d)
fetal alcohol syndrome
11.
Which of the following best describes psychological dependence on alcohol?
a)
A person is physically addicted to alcohol
b)
A person believes alcohol is needed to feel good
c)
A person asks for help recovering from alcoholism
d)
A person experiences liver damage due to alcohol consumption
12.
Which of the following is not one of the steps to recovery?
a)
Admission
b)
Counseling
c)
Detoxification
d)
Dependence
13.
Infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy are at risk for?
a)
alcoholism
b)
binge drinking
c)
cirrhosis of the liver
d)
fetal alcohol syndrome
14.
Which of the following phrases does NOT apply to alcohol consumption by an individual under the age of 21?
a)
Illegal activity
b)
High-risk behavior
c)
Damaging to physical health
d)
Positive consequences
15.
When a person seeks treatment for alcoholism, what is the first step towards a life without alcohol?
a)
Admission
b)
Detoxification
c)
Counseling
d)
Recovery
16.
What is the final stage in the development of alcoholism?
a)
Dependence
b)
Abuse
c)
Withdrawal
d)
Addiction
17.
Which is the best description of fermentation?
a)
The effect that alcohol has on the liver
b)
The chemical action of yeast on sugars
c)
The interaction of alcohol and drugs
d)
The long-term impact of alcohol on the brain
18.
How does alcohol consumption affect the central nervous system?
a)
Alcohol speeds up the function of the central nervous system
b)
Alcohol temporarily stops all functions of the central nervous system
c)
Alcohol enhances the function the central nervous system
d)
Alcohol slows the function of the central nervous system
19.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of drinking as a teen?
a)
A greater likelihood of developing alcohol dependence as an adult
b)
An increased chance of arrest
c)
A greater chance of hurting others or being the victim of violence
d)
An increased ability to make careful decisions
20.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcoholism?
a)
A strong craving for alcohol
b)
The ability to limit the amount of alcohol consumed
c)
A physical dependence on alcohol
d)
The need to drink increasing amounts of alcohol
21.
Which of the following describes the first step in the development of alcoholism?
a)
Abuse of alcohol
b)
Dependence on alcohol
c)
Refusal of alcohol
d)
Addiction to alcohol
22.
The amount of alcohol in the blood stream, expressed as a percentage is called?
a)
Blood alcohol condition (BAC)
b)
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
c)
Blood alcohol content (BAC)
d)
Blood alcohol count (BAC)
23.
The legal alcohol limit for people under the age of 21 is?
a)
0 percent
b)
.01 percent
c)
.04 percent
d)
.08 percent
24.
Which is not a result of the high-risk behaviors associated with alcohol use?
a)
Increase deaths in traffic accidents
b)
Increase frequency of date rape
c)
Suspension from sports teams
d)
Improved job prospects
25.
Drugs prescribed for pain relief?
a)
illegal drugs
b)
substance abuse
c)
designer drugs
d)
opiates
e)
depressants
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