Exam 14: Substance Use and Misuse

Some provinces with a Graduated Licensing Program now have "zero-tolerance" laws for new drivers. Which means they are allowed to have ______ % of alcohol in their blood:

One drink refers to _____-ounce bottle of beer.

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking don't include:

_______________________________ is a characteristic group of birth defects caused by excessive alcohol consumption by the mother, including facial deformities, heart defects, and physical and intellectual impairments.

Identify a signal that does NOT indicate drug misuse.

Your cousin has confided in you that she thinks she might have a drug problem. She explains that lately she can only think about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug in order to achieve that high. She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late. She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug, but she got sick every time she tried to quit. Identify and define the characteristics of drug dependence being manifested by this individual.

On average, smokers live 10-15 years longer than non-smokers.

Genetic factors do not play a role in risk for addiction.

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are:

____________ is a veterinary anesthetic that can be taken in powdered or liquid form, which may cause hallucinations and impaired attention and memory.