ANSWER: Students with alcohol problems are at risk for numerous academic problems, which include low grades, poor attendance, and behavioral issues. The likelihood of dropping out of school increases, and students may suffer from depression and have thoughts of suicide. To help a student overcome a problem with alcohol, I would suggest the following: talking to a school counselor or trusted adult, calling the local or national drug and alcohol hotline, checking into an alcohol treatment center, or attending an alcohol treatment group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
In your own words, define alcoholism and describe two ways in which alcohol contributes to societal problems.
ANSWER: Alcoholism is a disease that afflicts numerous people worldwide. An alcoholic has an uncontrollable need to drink alcohol. Alcohol is related to many societal problems. For example, many alcoholics are unemployed because they can't keep a job. Alcohol is also tied to numerous motor vehicle accidents and numerous domestic violence and child neglect cases. Substance abuse treatments can be costly and a percentage of the costs falls on society and individuals in the form of higher costs for items like health care and car insurance. Also, a percentage of the costs for arrests and incarceration is paid for by taxpayers.
Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?
A: nervous system
B: digestive system
C: respiratory system
D: reproductive system
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reproductive system
Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society?
A: Alcohol is a contributing factor to many of society's problems, such as budget deficits and healthcare costs
B: Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.
C: Apart from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol has a minimal contribution to societal problems
D: Alcohol is the contributing factor that leads to all of society's problems, including unemployment.
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Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect.
Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life?
A: Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life.
B: Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
C: Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years.
D: Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.
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Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how the body processes alcohol?
A: After alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys, the liver transforms it into fuel for cells.
B: After alcohol is metabolized in the bloodstream, it is burned as fuel for the cells.
C: After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells.
D: Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and then transformed into a cellular toxin.
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After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells.
Which of the following is an environmental treatment option for alcoholism?
A: zero-tolerance policies
B: 12-step programs
C: outpatient therapy
D: inpatient treatment
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zero-tolerance policies
Choose the correct drug to complete the sentence.
A: ____________ is a powerful stimulant.
B: ____________ is a highly addictive opiate.
C: ____________ is prescribed for medical purposes in many states.
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Cocaine is a powerful stimulant.
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate.
Marijuana is prescribed for medical purposes in many states.
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate.
Marijuana is prescribed for medical purposes in many states.
Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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FALSE
Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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FALSE
During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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TRUE
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?
A: amount and rate of intake
B: intellectual capacity
C: gender and body size
D: weight and age
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intellectual capacity
What skill can be used to suggest an alternate activity if someone is invited to drink?
What skill can be used to suggest an alternative activity if someone is invited to drink?
A: engaging
B: avoidance
C: acceptance
D: negotiation
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avoidance
Which is a possible consequence for violating a zero-tolerance school policy?
A: jail time
B: expulsion
C: monetary fine
D: loss of driver's license
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expulsion
Which is a legal punishment that could occur if a person is found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol?
A: dismissal from social clubs
B: removal from sports teams
C: expulsion from school
D: community service
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community service
For men, which number and frequency of drinks defines binge drinking?
A: 2 drinks a day
B: 8 or more drinks a week
C: 15 or more drinks a week
D: 5 or more drinks at one time
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5 or more drinks at one time
What percentage of someone's genetic background may contribute to alcohol dependency?
what percentage of someone’s genetic background may contribute to alcohol dependency?
A: 25%
B: 50%
C: 75%
D: 100%
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50%
Which of these is considered a long-term effect of alcohol abuse?
A: vomiting
B: slurred speech
C: impaired judgment
D: thin and brittle bones
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thin and brittle bones
If an adult chooses to consume alcohol and needs to travel home, which is the most important rule to follow?
A: Drive very slowly.
B: Take turns, switching drivers often.
C: Designate a driver who is not drinking.
D: The person who had the fewest drinks should drive.
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Designate a driver who is not drinking.
Which types of media glamorize alcohol use? Select three options.
A: celebrity endorsements
B: social media posts
C: family stories about alcoholism
D: social drinking
E: movies and television
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celebrity endorsements
social media posts
movies and television
social media posts
movies and television
Which short-term outcome would underage drinkers most likely to experience?
A: kidney failure
B: cirrhosis of the liver
C: headaches
D: heart disease
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headaches
Which steps can you take to help a person suffering from alcohol abuse? Select three options.
A: Call a treatment service.
B: Post updates of the abuse on your social media page.
C: Confide in someone you trust.
D: Seek out a healthcare professional.
E: Report the problem to the local authorities.
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Call a treatment service.
Confide in someone you trust.
Seek out a healthcare professional.
Confide in someone you trust.
Seek out a healthcare professional.
Which of these is a short-term effect of alcohol?
A: headaches
B: high blood pressure
C: nerve damage
D: alcoholic hepatitis
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headaches
Which condition is often a result of alcohol addiction?
A: diabetes
B: emphysema
C: heart attack
D: cirrhosis of the liver
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cirrhosis of the liver
Which factor can potentially increase a teenager's alcohol use?
A: inability to sleep
B: desire to be different
C: wish for peer approval
D: hope to be more dependent
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wish for peer approval
How much alcohol is a person under the age of 21 allowed to consume?
A: 0.0 oz
B: 0.5 oz
C: 0.8 oz
D: 1.0 oz
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0.0 oz
Which type of consequence includes depression, antisocial behavior, and/or poor grades?
A: public
B: family
C: personal
D: legal
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personal
Which condition in a family can contribute to teen alcohol use?
A: overinvolved parents
B: family conflict or abuse
C: avoidance of alcohol in the home
D: too many after-school activities
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family conflict or abuse
Which conditions in a family can contribute to teen alcohol use? Check all that apply.
A.) Uninvolved parents
B.) Family conflict or abuse
C.) Routine parental drinking
D.) Presence of alcohol in the house
E.) Too many after-school activities
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uninvolved parents
family conflict or abuse
routine parental drinking
presence of alcohol in the house
family conflict or abuse
routine parental drinking
presence of alcohol in the house
Which is a burden that tobacco use places on society?
A: an increase in the number of people with cancer
B: an increase in the costs for purchasing tobacco products
C: a decrease in the number of people with disabilities
D: a decrease in the risk of generating house fires
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an increase in the number of people with cancer
Which are burdens that tobacco use places on society? Check all that apply.
A. an increase in the number of people with cancer
B. an increase in the rate of death per capita
C. an increase in the costs for medical treatment
D. an decrease in the number of people with disabilities
E. a decrease in the risk of generating house fires
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an increase in the number of people with cancer
an increase in the rate of death per capita
an increase in the costs for medical treatment
an increase in the rate of death per capita
an increase in the costs for medical treatment
What organ does nicotine target that results in changes to mood and anxiety?
A: brain
B: heart
C: lung
D: pancreas
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brain
Which of these is a smoking-related disease that causes permanent damage to the lungs?
A: emphysema
B: dental decay
C: type 2 diabetes
D: stroke
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emphysema
What is a social consequence of using tobacco?
A: a punishment for violating federal laws
B: the alteration of brain function from use
C: a deterioration in mental health over time
D: the financial cost of fueling the addiction
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the financial cost of fueling the addiction
Which scenario is an example of external pressure to use drugs?
A: A teen has a genetic tendency to use drugs.
B: A teen feels depressed and decides to try drugs.
C: A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs.
D: A teen finds his parent's prescription pain reliever and decides to try it.
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A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs.
Which consequence of drug abuse most directly affects the community?
A: fines
B: criminal record
C: loss of driver's license
D: incarceration
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incarceration
Which factor is an internal pressure that may lead a person to use nicotine?
A: cultural norms
B: TV commercial
C: celebrity behavior
D: stress
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stress
In which way does nicotine cause addiction?
A: by stimulating the brain's pleasure center
B: by increasing blood-sugar levels
C: by decreasing dopamine levels
D: by reducing depression and anxiety
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by stimulating the brain's pleasure center
Which of these scenarios is an example of social pressure that influences behavior?
A: looking at photos or reading about celebrities
B: reading about genetic predispositions to disease
C: receiving a diagnosis that confirms depression
D: experimenting with a new way to relieve stress
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looking at photos or reading about celebrities
Which is a type of media that would most likely influence a person to use tobacco?
A: a concert that encourages smoking
B: a brochure about addiction
C: a magazine article about the effects of smoking
D: a friend's conversation about nicotine
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a concert that encourages smoking
Which of these conditions is a respiratory disease caused by nicotine and tobacco use?
A: leukemia
B: type 2 diabetes
C: high blood pressure
D: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A sign in front of a store says "No Smoking." What kind of factor is this sign?
A: external pressure
B: internal pressure
C: media influence
D: peer pressure
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external pressure
Which drug is derived from the hemp plant?
A: marijuana
B: ketamine
C: heroin
D: methamphetamine
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a. marijuana
Which is a short-term effect of nicotine and tobacco use?
A: possible development of diabetes
B: dental problems and mouth cancer
C: stimulation of the brain's reward center
D: withdrawal effects due to nicotine addiction
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stimulation of the brain's reward center
How do nicotine and tobacco cause cancer?
A: by decreasing blood-sugar levels
B: by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
C: by increasing heart rate
D: by increasing phlegm and mucous production
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by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
How do nicotine and tobacco cause cancer? Check all that apply.
A.) by weakening the body's immune system
B.) by decreasing blood-sugar levels
C.) by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
D.) by increasing heart rate
E. by increasing phlegm and mucous production
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by weakening the body's immune system
by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
by damaging or changing a cell's DNA
Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?
A: putting family members at risk
B: loss of driver's license
C: breakdown of family relationships
D: increased risk of contracting hepatitis C
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loss of driver's license
Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?
A: decreased conflict with friends
B: increased safety in automobiles
C: decreased involvement in violence
D: increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
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increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
Which of these is a commonly abused prescription?
A: opiate pain relievers
B: heroin
C: ecstasy
D: motion sickness pills
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opiate pain relievers
Which issue is related to long-term marijuana use?
A: brain damage
B: difficulty thinking
C: mood swings
D: altered senses
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brain damage
Which issue is related to long-term heroin use?
A: pleasure
B: depression
C: hypoxia
D: mood swings
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hypoxia
Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?
A: mental alertness
B: paranoia
C: extreme happiness
D: sensitivity to light
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b. paranoia
Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?
A: allergies
B: high birth weight
C: longer term pregnancy
D: sudden infant death syndrome
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sudden infant death syndrome
Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs?
A: thrill seeking
B: peer pressure
C: self-improvement
D: celebrity influence
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Thrill Seeking, Escaping from stress, Rebellion against parents.
Which drug has been legalized in some states for use for medical purposes with a prescription?
A: heroin
B: cocaine
C: ecstasy
D: marijuana
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marijuana
Which characteristic is a sign of drug addiction?
A: regular work attendance
B: easily able to stop taking a drug
C: experiencing legal problems
D: never taking more of a particular drug
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experiencing legal problems
Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens?
A: Ritalin
B: aspirin
C: OxyContin
D: cough syrup
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d. cough syrup
Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?
A: detached, dream-like state
B: fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
C: feelings of relaxation or anxiety with possible hallucinations
D: altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
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fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
Which of the following BEST describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child's mental abilities? Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A: Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to shut down, leading to a learning disability.
B: Fetal exposure to alcohol can damage a child's central nervous system, making it physically painful for them to learn fine motor skills.
C: Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation.
D: Fetal exposure to alcohol is the cause of numerous mental abnormalities, such as a smaller cerebrum.
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C. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation (intellectual disabilities).
Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?
A: Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
B: Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder.
C: Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels.
D: Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.
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A. Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
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.
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Children can develop learning and behavioral problems.
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?
A: problems with shyness
B: problems with impulse control
C: problems with language outbursts
D: problems with hyperactivity
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problems with shyness
Which statement correctly describes the fetal development process?
A: The fetus undergoes the most rapid weight gain during the first trimester.
B: The fetus takes an average of 30 weeks to mature after conception.
C: Fetal organ systems develop at a steady rate throughout pregnancy
D: To ensure proper growth a fertilized egg must implant in the wall of the uterus.
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To ensure proper growth a fertilized egg must implant in the wall of the uterus.
Which of the following BEST describes the short-term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system? Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A: Alcohol affects one's movement, speech, and vision and causes one's breathing to speed up and become irregular.
B: Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized.
C: Alcohol impairs hearing and speech and causes one's memory to be heightened.
D: Alcohol affects one's memory, impairs sensory processing, and causes one's blood pressure to increase.
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B. Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol poisoning? Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A: high body temperature
B: vomiting
C: irregular heartbeat
D: severe dehydration
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A. high body temperature
Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?
A: confusion
B: cirrhosis
C: blindness
D: tremors
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A. confusion
Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system?
A: Production of stomach acid increases, which can result in nausea or vomiting.
B: Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop.
C: When alcohol is metabolized in the liver, the chemicals can cause inflammation and scarring.
D: Alcohol can lead the kidneys to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration.
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B. Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop.
Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed?
A: propanol
B: methanol
C: butanol
D: ethanol
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ethanol
Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)?
A: BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed.
B: BAC varies from one individual to the next.
C: BAC is used to determine level of intoxication.
D: BAC is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood.
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BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed.
Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage: Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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TRUE
Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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TRUE
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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TRUE
Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE
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FALSE
Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence?
A: Driving under the influence can lead to heavy penalties, fines, and extended jail time but only for repeat offenders.
B: Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk.
C: If a person causes any deaths while driving under the influence, he or she may face some heavy fines and have his or her license revoked.
D: Adolescents who drive while under the influence will face less severe fines and penalties since they're underage.
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Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics?
A: Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.
B: Alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases.
C: Alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism.
D: Although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers.
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Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.
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