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jho37

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Chronic alcohol abuse exerts profound metabolic and physiological effects on all organ systems. Which of the following are some of these effects? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Gastrointestinal disturbances
  2. Cardiac dysrhythmias
  3. Depression
  4. Organic brain syndrome

Question 2

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) recognizes the important role of which of the following in the treatment of a chronic illness?
 
  1. Self
  2. Spouses
  3. Children
  4. Peers


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Gastrointestinal disturbances, cardiac dysrhythmias, depression, and organic brain syndrome are some effects of chronic alcohol abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Al-Anon and Alateen are self-help groups for the abuser, spouses, and children.


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