Choose one of the following factors related to whether, how much, and the ways in which an individual uses alcohol and becomes an alcohol abuser or alcoholic: (1) sex; or (2) age. Discuss the research findings with respect to this factor.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Sex: Table 4-2; women absorb more alcohol and take longer to break it down; men drink more, but a recent increase in alcohol abuse and alcoholism among women
2. Age: Heavy drinking most common for men aged 21-30, for women 31-50; teenage and young adult drinking is problematic because of binge drinking
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a. true b. false
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