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Chapter 13: Alcohol

	1.	Which statement about alcohol is FALSE?

		a.	The same amount of alcohol has a greater effect on a small person than on a large person.
		b.	Food in the stomach slows the passage of alcohol.
		c.	Alcohol affects men and women in the same way.
		d.	Alcohol can interfere with the effects of medicines.

	2.	At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a person in most states considered intoxicated?

		a.	1.0 percent
		b.	10 percent
		c.	0.1 percent
		d.	.02 percent

	3.	What percentage of blood alcohol concentration is illegal for people under age 21?

		a.	1.0 percent
		b.	.08 percent
		c.	0.1 percent
		d.	anything above 0 percent

	4.	Which statement about teens and alcohol is TRUE?

		a.	Alcohol is rarely a factor in teen violence.
		b.	Alcohol can slow down a teen's sexual maturity.
		c.	Alcohol has no effect on a teen's growth.
		d.	Teens who use alcohol have the same language skills as other teens.

	5.	How many drowning deaths each year are linked to alcohol consumption?

		a.	one-half
		b.	one-third
		c.	one-fourth
		d.	one-fifth

	6.	At what stage of alcoholism does a person use alcohol to cope with daily stress?

		a.	stage 1
		b.	stage 2
		c.	stage 3
		d.	during recovery

	7.	What is the first step in the recovery process?

		a.	counseling
		b.	detoxification
		c.	admission
		d.	recovery

	8.	How long does a recovering alcoholic generally have to struggle to maintain sobriety, or live without alcohol?

		a.	only during detoxification
		b.	for a few months after recovery
		c.	for a few years after recovery
		d.	for the rest of his or her life

	9.	What is the most important reason for young people to avoid drinking?

		a.	It is illegal.
		b.	It promotes foolish behavior.
		c.	It disappoints those who care about them.
		d.	It harms their health.

	10.	Which statement about alcohol advertising is FALSE?

		a.	Alcohol advertisers make drinking look fun.
		b.	Alcohol advertisers show the negative impact of drinking.
		c.	Alcohol advertising connects drinking to a sophisticated lifestyle.
		d.	Alcohol companies spend billions of dollars on advertising each year.