Title: Default for Course Template
Course: Alcohol Unit

Q: Choose the best answer for the question. Answers may only be used once.
- ___________is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. | alcohol
- Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as_________ | depressants
- Alcohol affects the brain's ability to_______________ | learn
- It is illegal for anyone under the age of ______________ | 21
- _______________are other ways of thinking or acting | alternatives
- _____________is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations. | reaction time
- The _____________breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream. | liver
- Intoxication impairs a person's ________ and physical abilities. | mental
- Alcohol is absorbed through the _______lining the mouth and stomach. | tissues
- Cirrhosis is a disease characterized by__________________and eventual destruction of the liver. | scarring
- Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and _____________ | problem-solving
- ______________is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol. | alcoholism
- The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control,_______, and physical dependence. | tolerance
- Physical dependence is a type of __________in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug. | addiction
- In the second stage of alcoholism, alcoholics may make ________ for drinking. | excuses

Q: Choose the best answer for the question. Answers may only be used once.
- ___________is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. | alcohol
- Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as_________ | depressants
- Alcohol affects the brain's ability to_______________ | learn
- It is illegal for anyone under the age of ______________ | 21
- _______________are other ways of thinking or acting | alternatives
- _____________is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations. | reaction time
- The _____________breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream. | liver
- Intoxication impairs a person's ________ and physical abilities. | mental
- Alcohol is absorbed through the _______lining the mouth and stomach. | tissues
- Cirrhosis is a disease characterized by__________________and eventual destruction of the liver. | scarring
- Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain responsible for memory and _____________ | problem-solving
- ______________is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol. | alcoholism
- The five symptoms of alcoholism are denial, craving, loss of control,_______, and physical dependence. | tolerance
- Physical dependence is a type of __________in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug. | addiction

Q: Having food in the stomach speedsup alcohol absorption.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Binge drinking is the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: People who abuse alcohol are notphysically dependent on the alcohol.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Enablers are persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: In stage three alcoholism the alcoholic starts avoiding family and friends.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Alcohol __________
- always makes people who drink happy
- makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions.
- never changes someone's personality.
- makes it easy to remember things you've said and done after drinking.
A: makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions.

Q: What else belongs on this list of how alcohol can affect teens?
Alcohol can interfere with long-and short-term growth.
Alcohol can harm the brain's ability to learn.
Teens who drink risk getting into trouble with the law.
- Alcohol can keep teens away from violence
- Alcohol increases the risk of social problems.
- Teens who drink have a decreased suicide rate.
A: Alcohol increases the risk of social problems.

Q: Teens who think that drinking will get rid of their problems___________
- are right.
- don't really have problems to begin with.
- should remember that it works only if they talk about their problems while they're drinking.
- should remember that their problems will still be there when the alcohol wears off.
A: should remember that their problems will still be there when the alcohol wears off.

Q: If your friends pressure you to use alcohol, you should___________
- remember that real friends won't pressure you to do something that you don't want to do.
- give in to be cool.
- remember how easy it is to lose friends if you don't go along with what they want.
- say no at first, but then change your mind.
A: remember that real friends won't pressure you to do something that you don't want to do.

Q: Teens who stay alcohol-free______________
- are better able to handle the challenges of everyday life.
- are putting their health at risk.
- are less able to handle the challenges of everyday life.
- are not thinking for themselves.
A: are better able to handle the challenges of everyday life.

Q: People who drive after using alcohol_______________
- are better drivers
- concentrate more because they know they have been drinking
- are safe to be with if they tell their passengers they've been drinking
- respond slower to dangers and other changes on the road.
A: respond slower to dangers and other changes on the road.

Q: At what point can someone begin to feel lightheaded from drinking alcohol?
- at a blood alcohol content of .02%
- at a blood alcohol content of .08%
- at a blood alcohol content of 1.02%
- at a blood alcohol content of 1.08%
A: at a blood alcohol content of .02%

Q: What is alcohol poisoning?
- an unpleasant condition that results when a person drinks different types of alcohol at the same time
- a situation that occurs when different types of alcohol are used to make one drink
- a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a short period of time
- the use of alcohol to kill germs that have entered the body and are making someone sick
A: a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a short period of time

- an unpleasant condition that results when a person drinks different types of alcohol at the same time
- a situation that occurs when different types of alcohol are used to make one drink
- a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a short period of time
- the use of alcohol to kill germs that have entered the body and are making someone sick
A: a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a short period of time

Q: Alcohol poisoning______________
- will make someone feel terrible but can not really hurt anyone
- is the same as a drug overdose and can be fatal
- is not a serious risk for people who drink a lot.
- will not happen if there are other people present when someone drinks
A: is the same as a drug overdose and can be fatal

Q: Over the years, regular use of alcohol______________
- can increase the risk of mouth or throat cancer
- can produce ulcerations in the stomach.
- can seriously damage the liver.
- all of the above.
A: all of the above.

Q: Binge drinking__________
- is no more dangerous for teens than it is for anyone else
- is not especially dangerous for teens because they are aware of the dangers of binge drinking.
- is especially dangerous for teens because they often combine high-risk activities with binge-drinking
- is rare among teens because teens who drink usually behave responsibly and make good decisions.
A: is especially dangerous for teens because they often combine high-risk activities with binge-drinking

Q: Which statement is true?
- There is no relationship between alcohol use and teen pregnancy
- Using alcohol helps prevent teen pregnancy because it makes people more inhibited
- Using alcohol helps prevent teen pregnancy because it helps teens make smart choices
- Using alcohol increases the risk of unplanned teen pregnancy.
A: Using alcohol increases the risk of unplanned teen pregnancy.

Q: Alcoholism and alcohol abuse ________________
- have become big problems in the United States
- are not big problems in the United States
- affect only a small part of a drinker's life.
- do not lead to risk behavior associated with drinking.
A: have become big problems in the United States

Q: How is an alcoholic likely to behave when confronted about drinking?
- He or she will willingly discuss the issue
- He or she will probably be glad someone has brought up the issue.
- He or she will be open to the idea of changing
- He or she will probably become hostile.
A: He or she will probably become hostile.

Q: Which of the following is a sign of alcohol abuse?
- not drinking when it gets in the way of relationships
- failure to fulfill major responsibilites
- doing better in school
- all of the above
A: failure to fulfill major responsibilites