A 13-year-old boy used to be able to drink two beers in order to ...

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A 13-year-old boy used to be able to drink two beers in order to feel a buzz.. Now he has to drink four beers in order to achieve the same effect. This is referred to as:
 
  1. Abuse.
   2. Addiction.
   3. Dependence.
   4. Tolerance.

Question 2

Which of the following are risk factors in the development of an eating disorder?
 
  1. Caucasian race
   2. Low self-esteem
   3. Middle to upper class
   4. All of the above

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Abuse is substance use for the purpose of intoxication or for treatment beyond the intended use.
2. Addiction is the psychological and behavioral dependence on a substance.
3. Dependence is substance use despite adverse consequences where an individual feels normal only when on the drug.
4. Tolerance is defined as needing increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include being of the Caucasian race.
2. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include low self-esteem.
3. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include middle to upper class status.
4. All of the above are correct. Risk factors in developing an eating disorder include being of the Caucasian race; middle to upper class status; age adolescence into the 20s; genetic predisposition; neurochemical involvement; low self-esteem; conflicts over identity, role development, and body image; fears concerning sexuality; sexual abuse; parental over-emphasis or excessive worrying; and overly close mother-daughter relationships.

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