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.
ANSWER: c
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