Question

1. what does the term \tolerance\ refer to in the context of addiction?

a. the ability to manage stress
b. needing more of the drug to feel the same effects
c. the willingness to seek help
d. the capacity to resist peer pressure

1. what is binge drinking defined as?

a. drinking alcohol every day
b. drinking alcohol only on the weekends
c. drinking alcohol only at parties
d. drinking large quantities of alcohol in a short period

1. what should you do if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning while you wait for the ambulance?

a. leave them alone to sleep it off
b. give them coffee to sober them up
c. lay them on their side (bacchus)
d. wait to see if they wake up

1. what is the primary reason for understanding standard drink sizes?

a. to impress friends
b. to track alcohol consumption and manage bac
c. to choose the most expensive drinks
d. to encourage more drinking

1. which of the following is a responsibility of the good samaritan laws?

a. to protect individuals who seek help for someone in distress
b. to punish those who drink
c. to encourage underage drinking
d. to limit emergency services

1. which chemical in marijuana helps with stress, anxiety and pain?

a. nicotine
b. cbd
c. thc
d. citric acid

Explanation:

1. In addiction, tolerance develops when the body adapts to a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the original effect.
2. Binge drinking is characterized by consuming a large amount of alcohol in a brief window of time.
3. For alcohol poisoning, laying the person on their side prevents choking on vomit while waiting for emergency help.
4. Standard drink sizes provide a consistent measure to track alcohol intake and monitor blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
5. Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection to people who act in good faith to help someone in an emergency.
6. CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound in marijuana linked to relieving stress, anxiety, and pain.

Answer:

1. B. Needing more of the drug to feel the same effects
2. D. Drinking large quantities of alcohol in a short period
3. C. Lay them on their side (BACCHUS)
4. B. To track alcohol consumption and manage BAC
5. A. To protect individuals who seek help for someone in distress
6. B. CBD