Discuss ways to pharmacologically treat alcoholism
Use chemical agents to block pleasurable effects of alcohol or craving:
- Disulfiram (Antabuse) to cause negative physical effects if the person drinks.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac.
- Drugs that mimic dopamine to block pleasurable effects.
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Bone density in later life depends on:
a. the increased calcium absorption in the elderly
b. the increased production of estrogen after menopause.
c. reducing physical activity to protect bones.
d. the formation of dense bones during youth.
e. smoking and alcohol consumption.
________ is defined as a temporary cessation of breathing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Atherosclerosis is a progressive process that takes years to develop and starts at a young age; autopsies of 15-year-olds show development of atherosclerosis.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the most common form of CAM was found to be ________.
A. prayer B. guided imagery C. chiropractic D. meditation