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sam.t96

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on: Aug 21, 2018
List at least five signs of alcohol abuse in older adults.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The abuse of which of the following substances can lead to liver cancer?
 
  A) anabolic steroids B) creatine C) growth hormone D) caffeine


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
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When older adults abuse alcohol, they often drink to calm their nerves, reduce stress, or forget troubles; gulp their drinks; lie about or hide their drinking habits; hurt themselves or others when drinking; need increasing amounts of alcohol to get high; feel irritable, resentful, or unreasonable when not drinking; and have medical, social, or financial problems caused by drinking.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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