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Which factors influence how drinking and binge drinking affect a person? Check all that apply.the person’s body sizethe time of day the person’s gendermedications the person has takenwhether the person drinks hard liquor or beer

A
the person’s body size
B
the time of day
C
the person’s gender
D
medications the person has taken
E
whether the person drinks hard liquor or beer
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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
described a situation where I said no to a friend.
B
When my friend tried to change my mind, it made me angry, annoyed, or sad.
C
I suggested an alternative activity.
D
I gave a specific reason why I could not do it.
E
I used assertive body language.
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Using alcohol as a teenager increases the risk of addiction as an adult.

A
fact
B
myth
4

Consuming alcohol is harmful only if it causes a blackout or a hangover.

A
fact
B
myth
5

Alcohol use is linked to an increased risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease.

A
fact
B
myth
6

What can you infer are the possible effects of fetal alcohol syndrome?

A
Children can develop learning and behavioral problems.
B
Children are more likely to imitate their parents’ behavior.
C
Children will take their independence for granted.
D
Children can better predict dangerous behaviors and follow complex directions.
7

What message can you infer that Kathy wanted to send by agreeing to this interview?

A
It is important to protect those with developmental disabilities.
B
Drinking alcohol is dangerous for teens and adults.
C
Parents of children with developmental challenges face challenges themselves.
D
Women should not drink while they are pregnant.
8

Taking a cold shower or drinking coffee will help someone sober up more quickly.

A
fact
B
myth
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Kathy became addicted to alcohol in her teen years. Which factors influenced her drinking? Check all that apply.

A
She had a family history of alcohol addiction.
B
She liked the way drinking made her feel.
C
Her friends pressured her into using alcohol.
D
Her family did not care that she drank, even though she was underage.
E
She had easy access to alcohol through her family.
F
She was strongly influenced by positive messages about alcohol in the media.
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What consequences can result from drinking under the age of 21? Check all that apply.being banned from participating in sportsincreasing short-term memory being ordered to do community service looking more maturelosing your driver’s licensebeing suspended from school

A
being banned from participating in sports
B
increasing short-term memory
C
being ordered to do community service
D
looking more mature
E
losing your driver’s license
F
being suspended from school
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About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.10 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent? | About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.16 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent?

A
about the same
B
about twice as likely
C
about 5 times as likely
D
about 10 times as likely
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When would Pete need to call 911? Check all that apply.

A
if his friend snores loudly
B
if his friend has slow or irregular breathing
C
if his friend is unable to wake up
D
if his friend is talking in his sleep
E
if his friend starts vomiting while unconscious
13

Drinking beer is less dangerous than drinking hard liquor.

A
fact
B
myth
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About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.10 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent? | About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.16 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent?

A
about 5 times as likely
B
about 10 times as likely
C
about 15 times as likely
D
about 25 times as likely

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