You are a 50-year-old female who's been drinking since your early teens. This is mostly because of your
bad home life. Your living situation hasn't improved, as you are currently homeless after being fired from
your new job because you showed up to work intoxicated. This, and several OVIs, has st...
You are a 50-year-old female who's been drinking since your early teens. This is mostly because of your
bad home life. Your living situation hasn't improved, as you are currently homeless after being fired from
your new job because you showed up to work intoxicated. This, and several OVIs, has started to define
your life. You've tried to quit a few times in the past, but you've always relapsed within a week. What's
worse is that the latest withdrawal attempts have been especially hard on you. You're currently trying to
quit again, but within a day of your last drink you're starting to experience seizures. Based on this, which
treatment option is best for you? - Residential
Which of the following alcohol concentration measurements is seldom used? - HE ANSWER IS
NOT ABW! USE SOMETHING ELSE
The activity of the neurotransmitter ___ is increased when drinking. - GABA
The euphoria caused by increased dopamine activity is most prevalent early in the intoxication spectrum
(i.e., below 0.055% BAC). - TRUE
A BAC of 0.08 is the legal driving limit in almost all states - True
An 80 proof bottle of vodka is equal to ___ % ABV. - 40
The compound responsible for several hangover symptoms is: - acetaldehyde
Benzodiazepines can safely be taken with alcohol - False
A BAC of 0.02 will cause no impairment in driving ability - False
The neurotransmitter ___ plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, such as when drinking
alcohol. - Dopamine
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