Regarding Abuse, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 178

Multiple Choice

Regarding abuse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)One American dies every 20 minutes in an alcohol-related car crash.
• B)Binge drinking is responsible for deaths of 1,800 U.S. college students each year and thousands of trips to the emergency room.
• C)Binge drinking is considered three or more drinks in a short time for men and two or more for women.
• D)Children of alcoholics and those who have other relatives who abuse alcohol are at greater risk for becoming alcohol abusers themselves.

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