A Craving for Alcohol Created by Heavy Drinking Is Associated

question 97

Multiple Choice

A craving for alcohol created by heavy drinking is associated with:

• A) staying intoxicated for only short periods.
• B) drinking for pleasure.
• C) staying intoxicated for longer and longer periods.
• D) an increase in dopamine receptors.

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Definitions:

Local Adaptation Syndrome

A response of the body's defenses to stress or injury, often localized to a specific area, involving inflammation and repair mechanisms.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that unconsciously regulates bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Anxiety

A mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

General Adaptation Syndromes

General Adaptation Syndrome is a theoretical framework describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.