Regarding Alcohol Abuse, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 437

Multiple Choice

Regarding alcohol abuse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Research has shown that teenagers and young adults who drink too much may lose as much as 10 percent of their brain power, especially their memory capacity.
• B)More than 20 million people in the United States and Canada have serious drinking problems.
• C)The stimulant qualities of alcohol produce talkativeness and animated behavior.
• D)Binge drinking is considered a serious sign of alcohol abuse.

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