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Title: Which of the following factors contributes to the development of alcoholism?
Post by: mrmauricio123 on Mar 4, 2018
Which of the following factors contributes to the development of alcoholism?
 A) Genetics
  B) Environment
  C) Onset of drinking early in life
  D) All of the above

Q. 2

Moderate alcohol intake is not associated with protection against which of the following health problems?
 A) Heart disease
  B) Type 1 diabetes
  C) Dementia
  D) Hypertension and stroke

Q. 3

Which of the following substances produce(s) negative side effects when consumed in combination with alcohol?
 A) Pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen
  B) Sugar
  C) Antidepressants and sleeping pills
  D) Water
  E) a, c

Q. 4

All of the following are correct about alcoholism except:
 A) risks of developing alcoholism may be increased by high levels of stress.
  B) it tends to run in families, indicating there is a genetic component to the disease.
  C) its development is influenced by environmental factors.
  D) the older a person is when alcohol consumption begins, the greater the likelihood that a drinking problem will eventually develop.
  E) individuals who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to become alcohol dependent than those who do not drink before the age of 21.

Q. 5

How can you drink safely if you consume alcoholic beverages?
 A) Do not drink and drive.
  B) Drink slowly.
  C) Do not drink on an empty stomach.
  D) Limit alcohol to an amount that doesn't make you lose control over your mind and body.
  E) All of the above

Q. 6

Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome have which of the following health problems?
 A) Short-term mental delays that are easily treated
  B) Long-term physical health problems
  C) Long-term mental delays
  D) There are no known physical and mental problems associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy
  E) b, c


Title: Which of the following factors contributes to the development of alcoholism?
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