Understanding Alcoholism -- Allen

Question 1

Define tolerance.

Answer 1

A reduced sensitivity requiring higher quantities of alcohol be consumed in order to achieve the same effects.

Question 2

Define withdrawal.

Answer 2

A set of symptoms that can occur when an individual reduces or stops alcoholic consumption after long periods of use.

Question 3

Name symptoms of withdrawal and how many symptoms must be present to be in withdrawal?

Answer 3

2 of the following symptoms must be present:
Increased hand tremor
Insomnia
N/V
Transient Hallucinations 
Psychomotor Agitation
Anxiety
Tonic-clonic Seizures
Autonomic Instability

Question 4

Define craving.

Answer 4

Physical or Psychological desire or urge to consume alcohol.

Question 5

Tolerance in alcohol use involves:

a) acceptance of other’s alcohol use despite being abstinent oneself
b) neuroadaptation in response to chronic alcohol use so that progressively smaller amounts of alcohol are required to experience intoxication
c) progressively larger amounts of alcohol to have similar effect
d) increased desire for alcohol as part of chronic use

Answer 5

c) progressively larger amounts of alcohol to have similar effect

Question 6

What is the prevalence of drinking for men and women?

Answer 6

Men: 91% lifetime prevalence
Women: 84% lifetime prevalence

Question 7

What minority group has the highest and lowest prevalence of alcohol use?

Answer 7

Highest: whites
Lowest: Asians

Question 8

T/F: The majority of American Indians had a drink last month.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T/F: Increased use of alcohol is associated with increased education.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

In the transtheoretical model, the stage in which people are intending to take action in the immediate future is:

a) precontemplation
b) contemplation
c) determination/preparation
d) action
e) maintenance

Answer 10

c) determination/preparation