Higher Levels of Tolerance for Alcohol Are ____

question 71

Multiple Choice

Higher levels of tolerance for alcohol are ____.

• A) more likely in females than males
• B) associated with a greater risk of alcoholism
• C) more likely in Asians than Americans
• D) associated with lower risk of alcoholism

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Definitions:

Opiates

Opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin; depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety.

Substance Use Disorder

A medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

Relationships

The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected, ranging from interpersonal to professional and ecological connections.