Alcohol and the Body Study Guide Test.
April has only consumed one glass of wine, so her body isn't affected by the alcohol because short-term effects only begin with the second drink. - CORRECT ANSWER False
When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, the baby is also drinking alcohol becau...
Alcohol and the Body Study Guide Test.
April has only consumed one glass of wine, so her body isn't affected by the alcohol because short-term effects only begin with the second drink. - CORRECT ANSWER False
When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, the baby is also drinking alcohol because blood freely passes from the woman's blood stream into the fetus's blood stream. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Explain the effects that alcoholism has on school performance and give two suggestions that you would give a student to help them overcome their alcohol problem. - CORRECT ANSWER Students with alcohol problems are at risk for numerous academic problems, which include low grades, poor attendance, and behavioral issues. The likelihood of dropping out of school increases, and students may suffer from depression and have thoughts of suicide. To help a student overcome a problem with alcohol, I would suggest the following: talking to a school counselor or trusted adult, calling the local or national drug and alcohol hotline, checking into an alcohol treatment center, or attending an alcohol treatment group,
such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
In your own words, define alcoholism and describe two ways in which alcohol contributes to societal problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Alcoholism is a disease that afflicts numerous people worldwide. An alcoholic has an uncontrollable need to drink alcohol. Alcohol is related to many societal problems. For example, many alcoholics are unemployed because they can't keep a job. Alcohol is also tied to numerous motor vehicle accidents and numerous domestic violence and child neglect cases. Substance abuse treatments can be costly and a percentage of the costs falls on society and individuals in the form of higher costs for items like health care and car insurance. Also, a percentage of the costs for arrests and incarceration is paid for by taxpayers.
Which of the following BEST describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child's mental abilities?
A.
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to shut down, leading to a learning disability.
B.
Fetal exposure to alcohol can damage a child's central nervous system, making it physically painful for them to learn fine motor skills.
C.
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