Chapter 6: Self Administration in Humans

Question 0

Gender?

Answer 0

females drink less but attain BACs similar to those of males
-heavy drinkers are mostly males

Question 1

Cultural differences? similarities?

• Finland?
• France?

Answer 1

regional and national drinking patterns are different aka perception of alcohol…
-generally are consistent …males more than females outside the home and not in the company of family members
-generally accepted by those that do physical labour
>spree drinker: binges here and there…mostly sober
> consume a fixed amount over the course of the day exhibiting barely any intoxication
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Question 2

Age?

Answer 2

-people drink as frequently as they get older but they tend to drink less on each occasion