2024 Alcohol Drug Abuse and Social Problems 3 | Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

When you are nervous, angry or upset, one of the ways to release the pressure is by ______.
➜ When you are nervous, angry, or upset, one of the ways to release the pressure is by:
A.) Exercise or physical activity
B.) Keeping everything inside
C.) Raising your blood pressure

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Exercise or physical activity

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The shift from periodic social drinking to substance abuse evolves to meet a person’s need for.
➜ The shift from periodic social drinking to substance abuse involves to meet a person's need for.
A.) comfort
B.) esteem
C.) both of the above
D.) neither of the above

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both of the above

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The shift from periodic social drinking to substance abuse evolves to meet a person’s need for comfort and esteem.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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The shift from social drinking to problem drinking has nothing to low with self-esteem.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: People with alcohol problems often have low self-esteem. To simply ascertain that people drink or use drugs excessively because they have low self-esteem.

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__________ is defined as a state of periodic or chronic impairment detrimental to the individual and society.
A.) Abuse
B.) Addiction
C.) Use
D.) A hangover

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Addiction

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There are two types of addiction, psychological and physical.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Many people with addictions feel that the use of alcohol or other substances give them a sense of control when their lives feel most out of control.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Substance abuse and addiction have been called "public health enemy number one."
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Substance abuse and addiction have been called "public health enemy number one" in America.

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__________ is the ability to be guided by your own values and beliefs, regardless of pressures from others.
A.) Insight
B.) Maturity
C.) Responsibility
D.) Intelligence

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Maturity

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Our personal lives have no effect on our driving behavior.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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____________ keep people from doing things they know are dangerous.
A.) Inhibitions
B.) Individual personalities
C.) Neither of the above

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Inhibitions

EXPLANATION: The combination of muscles that can't respond to a signal that is coming from the brain later than it should, with a driver driving down the roadway, can be deadly. The reason that a person might make a choice to try to drive at this time is because of the diminished judgment they are experiencing. Judgment is affected because that center is located in the prefrontal lobe of the brain, which is one of the first areas affected by alcohol. The person does not realize how impaired they were because their judgment is depressed. This parallels the pattern that occurs with a person's inhibition. Inhibitions keep people from doing things they know are dangerous - like driving a car while impaired - but alcohol reduces inhibitions, so people take chances they normally wouldn't take.

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True or false: Inhibitions keep people from doing things they know are dangerous
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Research indicates that the MOST important factor in influencing drug use among ADOLESCENTS is:
A.) peer drug use
B.) media
C.) social norming
D.) lack of prevention programming

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peer drug use

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A person who has an insatiable craving for any substance, __________
A.) is generally weak and not in control
B.) is addicted.
C.) should redirect their thoughts into other, more pleasing areas.

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is addicted.

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Those addicted to drugs and alcohol suffer from compulsive drug and alcohol cravings and usage and cannot quit by themselves.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Those addicted to drugs and alcohol should be able to easily quit their drug use if they just make a decision to quit.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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A person whose body can still function properly without the drug, but still craves the drug, even though the "high" is not as intense is __________
A.) not an addict.
B.) psychologically addicted.
C.) physically addicted.

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psychologically addicted (psychological dependence)

EXPLANATION: A person whose body can still function properly without the drug, but still craves the drug, even though the "high" is not as intense is psychologically addicted (psychological dependence).

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Reaction time is not increased with each drink.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Reaction time is increased with each drink.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Alcohol affects the reaction time of drivers by slowing the reaction time down.
➜ Alcohol affects the reaction time of drivers making the time to be reduced.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

After judgment, the next thing alcohol affects is reaction time. The drinker becomes physically slower and less alert.

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Alcohol slows down a driver's reaction time by ___ to ___ percent.
A.) 15 to 25
B.) 29 to 34
C.) 41 to 59
D.) 72 to 83

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15 to 25

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When the reaction time is made by alcohol, the ability of an injured person to respond to emergency situations is greatly _____.
A.) simple
B.) increased
C.) decreased

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decreased

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When your complex reaction time is compromised by alcohol, an impaired person’s ability to respond to emergency or unanticipated situations is greatly______.
A.) unaffected
B.) increased
C.) decreased

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decreased

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Alcohol Drug Abuse and Social Problems 4 - Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

2024 Alcohol Drug Abuse and Social Problems 2 | Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Most people who drove after the use of drugs were using __________.
➜ Most___ users who drove after using the drug were following the medical use of these drugs.
A.) Sedatives
B.) Pain Killers
C.) Antihistamines
D.) Narcotics

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Sedatives

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The _____ person in the world who is able to determine that they have had too much to drink is the person who is drinking.
A.) first
B.) next
C.) last
D.) none of the above

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none of the above

EXPLANATION: People do not know that they have had too much to drink until it's too late.

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True or False: The effects of alcohol are pretty much the same for everyone.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Alcohol does not affect men and women equally. Research indicates that alcohol’s effects on females tend to be stronger and last longer. This is because women produce a smaller amount of alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the stomach. As a result, women reach a peak BAC about 20 percent higher than men do. As well Body Weight too affects the percentage of alcohol in your blood. A heavier person has more body fluids with which the alcohol will mix, and thus will have a lower BAC.

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True or False: Many teens think that the rate of drug and alcohol use among their peers is much higher than it actually is.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: 1. Many teens think that the rate of drug and alcohol use among their peers is much lower than it actually is.
2. Middle and high school students believe their peers approve of alcohol and other drug use by teens than actually do. Teens “typically” drink alcohol when socializing, however students perceive much higher rates of drinking among their peers. Also disturbing is that youth feel that more of peers use alcohol than actually do.

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Many teens think that the rate of drug and alcohol use among their peers is much lower than it actually is.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Middle and high school students believe their peers approve of alcohol and other drug use by teens than actually do. Teens “typically” drink alcohol when socializing, however students perceive much higher rates of drinking among their peers. Also disturbing is that youth feel that more of peers use alcohol than actually do.

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Many people experiment with alcohol and drugs to overcome shyness, inhibition.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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True or False: Females don’t digest alcohol as quickly as males, so they are affected more easily than males.
➜ Females don't digest alcohol as quickly as males, so they are affected more easily than males.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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The number of young people who drink and the way they drink results in harm to self and others including: ___________
A.) problems in school.
B.) potential deleterious effects on the developing brain.
C.) both of the above

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both of the above

EXPLANATION: The number of young people who drink and the way they drink results in harm to self and others including: risky sexual behavior; physical and sexual assaults; potential deleterious effects on the developing brain; problems in school, at work, and with the legal system; various types of injury; car crashes; homicide and suicide; and death from alcohol poisoning.

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True or False: Girls who drink are more susceptible to sexual assault.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Among teenagers, boys who abuse alcohol become rowdy and randy, but studies show girls are more likely to become depressed. Girls who have been drinking are susceptible to sexual assault and sexually transmitted diseases. Excessive drinking can make women more susceptible to sexual assault.

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Drink for drink, girls face greater health risks from alcohol
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Girls can drink less than guys, over less time, and still have more serious damage to their internal organs.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Alcohol can seriously mess with your body. Too much alcohol can cause some ulcers. Girls can drink less than guys, over less time, and get more serious damage to their internal organs. Girls feel alcohol's effects differently from day to day because of their menstrual cycle.

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Control of mood and impulse is of central significance in alcoholism and other addictive disorders.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Drug or alcohol addiction is a chronic, relapsing illness.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Drug or alcohol addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease/illness and is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.

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Drug or alcohol addiction is a lifelong illness
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Drug or alcohol abuse begins when the user ___
A.) Avoids taking drugs or using alcohol regularly
B.) Makes the conscious decision to use drugs or alcohol
C.) None of the above

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Makes the conscious decision to use drugs or alcohol

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Advertising agencies spend billions of dollars a year attempting to persuade the_______to use their product.
A.) gullible
B.) stupid
C.) both
D.) neither

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both

EXPLANATION: Advertising agencies spend billions of dollars a year attempting to persuade the gullible and stupid into believing that by using their drugs (alcohol) you will be better, smart, more attractive, the girls/guys will think you are cool, etc.

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A prominent psychological aspects of the abuser/dependent individual is the inability to express or manage feelings.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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The consequences of chronic abuse and the lack of appropriate interventions for their addiction causes further deterioration and many if not all aspects of their lives.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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_______self-esteem can be a factor for individuals who are dependent on alcohol or other drugs.
A.) low
B.) high
C.) both
D.) neither

Get the Correct ANSWER

low

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For a drug addict, getting the drug becomes the single most powerful motivator in their life.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: The drug becomes the single most powerful motivator in the drug abuser’s existence.

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True or False: Alcohol or drug addiction affects the entire family
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: When somebody becomes addicted there is a cost. Even being addicted to a new hobby will have a cost in terms of both time and money. Time formerly spent on other things will now be devoted to this new hobby. Drug addiction is very similar. Time once spent with your family and friends will now be used in this negative world of addiction to drugs or alcohol.

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The devastation caused by alcoholic beverages is most noticeable on it's effects of families.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, there is a cost in __________
A.) loss of trust among family members.
B.) loss of friendships.
C.) Both of the above

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Both of the above

EXPLANATION: When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, there is a cost in loss of trust among family members and loss of friendships.

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Many users and abusers of alcohol often have major health problems, including_______.
A.) vitamin deficiencies
B.) malnutrition
C.) both answers
D.) neither answer

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both answers

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