Question

1. when a person has a severe drug addiction what is the most important thing to that person?

a. themselves
b. their family
c. their job
d. the drug

1. if someone has a mixed drink (soda and alcohol) that has four 1.5 ounce shots of vodka in it, how many drinks are they actually having?

a. 1
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

1. what is the only thing that sobers a person up?

a. time
b. food
c. coffee
d. water with electrolytes

1. which of the following can cause a persons bac to rise more quickly?

a. drinking alcohol on a full stomach
b. drinking slowly over a long period
c. drinking quickly over a short period of time
d. where they are drinking

1. how long does it typically take the body to break down one standard drink?

a. immediately
b. 30 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 2 hours

1. which of the following is not a risk factor for addiction?

a. family support
b. genetics/family history
c. mental health
d. early use

Explanation:

1. For severe drug addiction, the substance becomes the top priority for the individual, overriding other concerns.
2. Each 1.5-ounce shot of vodka counts as one standard drink, so four shots equal four drinks.
3. The liver metabolizes alcohol at a fixed rate; no substance or action can speed this up, only time works.
4. Rapid drinking overwhelms the liver's ability to process alcohol, raising BAC faster.
5. On average, the body breaks down one standard drink per hour.
6. Family support is a protective factor, not a risk factor, for addiction.

Answer:

1. D. The drug
2. B. 4
3. A. Time
4. C. Drinking quickly over a short period of time
5. C. 60 minutes
6. A. Family support