When does the addictive/dependent personality, due to continuous drug use, result in an inability to function without the substance, and little or no contact with other people?

late stage

end stage

middle stage

early stage

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. late stage
In the late stage, individuals are often isolated, physically dependent, and unable to function without the drug.

B. end stage
Often used interchangeably with late stage, but "late stage" is the more appropriate clinical term.

C. middle stage
Characterized by increasing use and noticeable life disruption, but functioning may still be present.

D. early stage
In the early stage, individuals may deny the problem and often maintain normal routines despite increasing use.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. 20% to 25%: While a moderate estimate, studies show higher genetic risk among children of alcoholics, particularly sons.

B. 30% to 50%: Research indicates that sons of alcoholic fathers have a significantly higher risk of developing alcoholism due to both genetic and environmental factors.

C. 0% to 5%: This underestimates the risk and does not reflect established genetic research findings.

D. 10% to 15%: Still underestimates the actual genetic risk observed in studies of familial alcoholism.

A. 0.10% B. 0.5%% C. 0.08% D. 0.12%

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. 0.10%
This was the legal limit in the past, but not currently in most states.

B. 0.5%
A level of 0.5% would likely result in coma or death.

C. 0.08%
This is the current legal limit in most U.S. states for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when operating a motor vehicle.

D. 0.12%
Higher than the legal limit. A person with this BAC would be considered legally impaired.

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