Vignette #1 Robert and Chris Have Been at a Local

question 76

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for 1 hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
How many drinks does Chris need to drink during the evening to constitute a "binge"?

• A) At least 2
• B) At least 3
• C) At least 4
• D) At least 5
• E) At least 6

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Definitions:

Full Recovery

The process or outcome of returning to a state of health, wellbeing, or functional normality after illness, injury, or a challenging situation.

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorder in which a person regularly eats huge quantities of food and then purges the body by laxatives, induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Behavioral Pattern

Repetitive actions or ways of behaving that are characteristic of an individual or group, often analyzed in psychological contexts.

Binge Eating Disorder

Eating disorder in which a person loses control over eating and binges huge quantities of food.