substance use

Question 1

all poisoning

Answer 1

extreme confusion. inability to wake. vomiting. seizures. slow or irreg breathing. low body temp. bluish or pale skin

Question 2

“heavy” drinking

Answer 2

• 4 (3) drinks/day

* 14 (7) or more per week

Question 3

Binge drinking

Answer 3

• Binge drinking includes three or more such episodes of heavy drinking in 2 weeks.
• 44% of college students binge drink at least occasionally

Question 4

Prealcoholic stage:

Answer 4

social drinking; tension release

Question 5

Forewarning stage:

Answer 5

blackouts; excessive drinking; sneaking drinks; Relationships suffers; guilt

Question 6

3. Crucial stage:

Answer 6

loss of control over drinking

Question 7

4. Chronic stage:

Answer 7

physical addiction to alcohol is total, isolation and withdrawal

Question 8

emale alcoholism has some unique characteristics;

Answer 8

• Such as an increased likelihood of a family history of drinking, suffering a traumatic event
• Being introduced to drinking at an older age,
• Taking the lead of a heavy-drinking partner,
• Drinking more at home

Question 9

causes of alcoholism

Answer 9

enetic disposition
negative personality traits (being antisocial, manipulative, attention-seeking, & depressed) vulnerable personality traits and certain drinking-group values and activities
cultural tension without cultural release