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maegan_martin

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What evidence is there that cultural attitudes play a role in the development of alcohol abuse?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The conventional antipsychotic drugs have a problematic side effect involving abnormal movement. This
  side effect is called
 
  A) monoamine oxidase. B) agranulocytosis.
  C) atypical neuroleptics. D) tardive dyskinesia.


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Answer to Question 1

Cultural factors can either decrease or increase the likelihood of alcohol abuse. Muslims
and Mormons prohibit alcohol use and Orthodox Jews limit its use to religious rituals. All
three groups have very low rates of alcoholism. In Europe, where half the alcohol in the
world is consumed, alcohol abuse is a big problem. France has the highest per capita
alcohol consumption and death rate from cirrhosis.

Answer to Question 2

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