Question 1

Which of the following is a good summary of the Mellanby effect, according to your text?

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A) A person feels more intoxicated when the alcohol levels are falling, after the neurons have been affected by the alcohol molecules. 
B) A person feels more intoxicated as the blood alcohol level is rising 
C) The alcohol ingested causes the body to become stimulated. 
D) The alcohol ingested causes the release of opioid peptides in the peripheral regions of the body. 
A) A person feels more intoxicated when the alcohol levels are falling, after the neurons have been affected by the alcohol molecules. 
B) A person feels more intoxicated as the blood alcohol level is rising 
C) The alcohol ingested causes the body to become stimulated. 
D) The alcohol ingested causes the release of opioid peptides in the peripheral regions of the body.

Question 2

According to your text, all of the following are methods by which alcohol has been introduced into the body EXCEPT

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A) orally. 
B) transdermal administration. 
C) rectally. 
D) intravenously. 
A) orally. 
B) transdermal administration. 
C) rectally. 
D) intravenously.

Question 3

Jamal will have an occasional glass of wine with dinner, does not require daily use of alcohol to function, has never had any negative consequences due to his drinking, and does not use alcohol for continuous periods of time.Jamal would most likely be considered

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A) someone with an alcohol addiction. 
B) someone with an alcohol abuse problem. 
C) a binge drinker. 
D) a rare or social drinker. 
A) someone with an alcohol addiction. 
B) someone with an alcohol abuse problem. 
C) a binge drinker. 
D) a rare or social drinker.

Question 4

What are some of the reasons why people consume alcohol, according to the text?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, some of the reaso

Question 5

Which of the following drugs are dangerous to mix with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) Antihistamines 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Anticoagulant medications 
D) All of these answers are correct 
A) Antihistamines 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Anticoagulant medications 
D) All of these answers are correct

Question 6

In the United States, wine usually has an alcohol content of between %, though light wines have appreciable lower alcohol levels.

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A) 10 and 25 
B) 22 and 40 
C) 8 and 17 
D) 3 and 8 
A) 10 and 25 
B) 22 and 40 
C) 8 and 17 
D) 3 and 8

Question 7

According to your text, many historians believe

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol was the cause of the Protestant reformation in Europe. 
B) alcohol was one reason for the expansion of the Roman empire. 
C) alcohol has been an important factor in lubricating social interactions throughout different eras. 
D) the brewing of alcohol resulted in the widespread application of the new science of biochemistry that emerged during the mid-13th century. 
A) alcohol was the cause of the Protestant reformation in Europe. 
B) alcohol was one reason for the expansion of the Roman empire. 
C) alcohol has been an important factor in lubricating social interactions throughout different eras. 
D) the brewing of alcohol resulted in the widespread application of the new science of biochemistry that emerged during the mid-13th century.

Question 8

Distinguish between the two primary categories of alcohol-related disorders that are relevant to this chapter.

Accepted Answer

The two primary categories of alcohol-re

Question 9

A friend of yours is a rare drinker, perhaps drinking one or two mixed drinks a month when out for dinner.You know this will

Accepted Answer

A) increase that person's risk of a stroke. 
B) improve muscle coordination as the alcohol removes doubts and inhibitions. 
C) improve respiration, allowing more oxygenated blood to reach the muscles and brain. 
D) improve visual peripheral field perception, allowing the person to see and then anticipate tactics used by defensive players. 
A) increase that person's risk of a stroke. 
B) improve muscle coordination as the alcohol removes doubts and inhibitions. 
C) improve respiration, allowing more oxygenated blood to reach the muscles and brain. 
D) improve visual peripheral field perception, allowing the person to see and then anticipate tactics used by defensive players.

Question 10

Although controversial, the earliest written record of wine-making is found in and dates back over 18,000 years.

Accepted Answer

A) Sumeria 
B) Rome 
C) Egypt 
D) Greece 
A) Sumeria 
B) Rome 
C) Egypt 
D) Greece

Exam 4: An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

Which of the following is a good summary of the Mellanby effect, according to your text?

According to your text, all of the following are methods by which alcohol has been introduced into the body EXCEPT

Jamal will have an occasional glass of wine with dinner, does not require daily use of alcohol to function, has never had any negative consequences due to his drinking, and does not use alcohol for continuous periods of time.Jamal would most likely be considered

What are some of the reasons why people consume alcohol, according to the text?

Which of the following drugs are dangerous to mix with alcohol?

In the United States, wine usually has an alcohol content of between %, though light wines have appreciable lower alcohol levels.

According to your text, many historians believe

Distinguish between the two primary categories of alcohol-related disorders that are relevant to this chapter.

A friend of yours is a rare drinker, perhaps drinking one or two mixed drinks a month when out for dinner.You know this will

Although controversial, the earliest written record of wine-making is found in and dates back over 18,000 years.

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

The Nature of the Beast

A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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