Describe the major problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse
What will be an ideal response?
Alcohol abuse increases the risk of accidents and can prevent the drinker from meeting work, school, and family responsibilities. Chronic alcohol abuse can result in malnutrition, liver disease (cirrhosis), nervous system damage, and an increased risk for certain cancers. Excessive alcohol intake can contribute to weight gain and obesity. Drinking when pregnant increases the risk of birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
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A. universal and recognized in all human cultures. B. fixed before birth, except in the case of certain kinds of mutation. C. largely learned via the process of socialization during childhood. D. also referred to as “gender dysphoria.”
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A) the health-related fitness domain. B) the psychomotor domain. C) the cognitive domain. D) the affective domain.
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