Question

unit 3 true/false: write \t\ for true or \f\ for false
1.) if a person drinks excess amounts of alcohol, vital functions can be seriously affected, and can result in death.
2.) intoxication is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage.
3.) nicotine is an addictive chemical added to tobacco products.
4.) carcinogens are cancer causing agents.
5.) side effects of marijuana can include distorted perception, sights, sounds, time and touch.
6.) people can benefit from using medicines as long as they are used properly.
7.) the first step a drug abuser must take in order to get help is to acknowledge the problem.
8.) a drug is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior.
9.) alcohol is not harmful as long as you are of legal age (21).
10.) practicing refusal skills, seeking help when you need it and getting involved in drug free activities can help you stay away from drugs.

Explanation:

1. Excessive alcohol can affect vital organs and lead to death.
2. Misdefinition of intoxication.
3. Nicotine is addictive in tobacco.
4. Carcinogens are cancer - causing.
5. Marijuana has those side - effects.
6. Proper medicine use has benefits.
7. Acknowledging the problem is the first step for a drug abuser.
8. Definition of a drug is correct.
9. Alcohol can be harmful regardless of age if misused.
10. These are good ways to stay drug - free.

Answer:

1. T
2. F (Blood - alcohol content is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage; intoxication is the state resulting from alcohol consumption)
3. T
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. F (Alcohol can still be harmful even at legal age if consumed in excess)
10. T