Question

read each statement carefully. if the statement is true, place a plus (+) in the space provided. if the statement is false, cross out the italicized word(s) and write the correct word(s) in the space provided.

1. the cycle of addiction is sometimes represented by a downward spiral.
2. addiction to alcohol can lead to hallucinations.
3. a person who loses control while using alcohol is able to limit their alcohol use.
4. emotional dependence to alcohol may cause sweating, shaking, and anxiety.
5. tolerance is a need for more and more alcohol to achieve the same effects.
6. a family member who is addicted to alcohol may be caring to other family members.

complete each statement below using the words and terms in the box.

1. a(n) ____________ is a mental or physical need for a substance.
2. ____________ may occur when a person doesnt get the nutrients the body needs to grow and function properly.
3. ____________ is a disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol.
4. using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both is called ____________.

score (number correct 10 points):

Explanation:

1. The cycle of addiction can be represented as a downward spiral, so it's true.
2. Alcohol - addiction can lead to hallucinations, true.
3. A person who loses control while using alcohol cannot limit their use, so this is false.
4. Physical dependence to alcohol may cause sweating, shaking, and anxiety, not emotional dependence, so false.
5. Tolerance is indeed a need for more and more of a substance to achieve the same effects, true.
6. An alcohol - addicted family member is usually not caring to other family members due to the nature of addiction, false.
7. Addiction is a mental or physical need for a substance.
8. Malnutrition may occur when a person doesn't get the nutrients the body needs.
9. Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol.
10. Using alcohol in unhealthy, illegal, or both ways is called alcohol abuse.

Answer:

1. +
2. +
3. False, cannot
4. False, Physical
5. +
6. False, not caring
7. addiction
8. malnutrition
9. alcoholism
10. alcohol abuse