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You come upon a friend who has been drinking heavily and appears to be "sleeping it off." Describe in detail what steps you should take to keep your friend safe.In addition,list at least three factors that would indicate that your friend might need immediate medical assistance.

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College students who have classes on Fridays binge drink more often than those who don't have Friday classes.

A) True
B) False

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Binge drinking is a difficult problem to solve because


A) most Americans under 21 who drink do so by bingeing.
B) binge drinking on college campuses is not well documented.
C) negative drinking behaviors usually occur off campus.
D) little is known about the consequences of this type of drinking.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is a good way to reduce the influence of alcohol advertising on young people?


A) Air commercials that tell people to "know when to say when."
B) Ban alcohol manufacturers from advertising at events on college campuses.
C) Set a minimum age for celebrities who endorse alcohol products.
D) Show advertisements with young people drinking in safe environments.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration in the United States?


A) 0.02%
B) 0.05%
C) 0.08%
D) 0.11%

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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People of Jewish and African descent often have difficulty metabolizing alcohol.

A) True
B) False

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Explain some techniques that can be used to keep someone from driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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There are several techniques that can be used to prevent someone from driving while under the influence of alcohol. One approach is to designate a sober driver before going out, who can be responsible for driving everyone home safely. Another technique is to encourage the use of ride-sharing services or taxis to provide a safe alternative to driving. Hosting events at locations within walking distance or providing accommodations for guests who have been drinking can also help prevent drunk driving. Additionally, having open and honest conversations with friends and family about the dangers of drunk driving and offering support to those who may need help getting home safely can be effective in preventing alcohol-impaired driving. Ultimately, it is important to create a culture of responsibility and accountability when it comes to alcohol consumption and driving.

Having high percent body fat helps you metabolize alcohol more quickly.

A) True
B) False

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Unconsciousness prevents blood alcohol concentration from rising.

A) True
B) False

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Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14% are about twice as likely to be involved in a car crash as drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%.

A) True
B) False

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Most people who die of serious burns have been drinking.

A) True
B) False

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Women alcoholics are less likely to develop cirrhosis than men.

A) True
B) False

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Alcohol affects people who have the same body weight in the same way.

A) True
B) False

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A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol.


A) 9
B) 30
C) 45
D) 90

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Binge drinking actually lowers the risk of driving drunk.

A) True
B) False

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Drinking alcohol is risky for a fetus


A) during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
B) during the 19th to 24th weeks of pregnancy.
C) during the 25th to 36th weeks of pregnancy.
D) throughout pregnancy.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between alcohol and violence?


A) Perpetrators usually have been using alcohol,whereas their victims have not.
B) In excess,alcohol can cause antisocial personality disorder.
C) Alcohol can aggravate psychiatric problems that contribute to violent behavior.
D) Alcohol use has been shown to contribute to physical,but not sexual,abuse.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Alcohol abuse is the same as alcohol dependence.

A) True
B) False

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High blood alcohol concentration is most likely to increase


A) irritability.
B) intellectual function.
C) sociability.
D) coordination.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Alcohol use can be life-threatening for people who drink only occasionally.

A) True
B) False

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