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Danger signs of early problems with alcohol include:

1. regular drinking alone
2. gulping the first drink
3. improved memory
4. morning shakes
5. faster reaction times
6. anger if one's drinking habits are criticized

  • A
    1, 2 and 6.
  • B
    1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
  • C
    1, 2, 4 and 6.
  • D
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
“1. regular drinking alone” Correct.
There is nothing wrong with the occasional drink by oneself, problems may arise when this becomes a regular habit. Drinking alone is frequently mentioned as one of the common signs of alcoholism. When you start to drink alone on a more frequent basis, solitary drinking can quickly turn into an alcohol dependency or addiction
“2. gulping the first drink” Correct.
One of the common signs of alcohol use disorder include gulping drinks down in order to feel good.
“3. improved memory” Incorrect.
Alcohol abuse and addiction can negatively affect a person’s memory. The more a person abuses alcohol, the more likely he or she is to experience memory loss and other cognitive issues.
“4. morning shakes” Correct.
Alcohol is a depressant, slowing down part of the brain and interfering with mood-regulating chemicals. This means that heavy drinking gets the brain used to a reduced level of stimulation. As alcohol leaves the body of a heavy drinker, the brain is flooded with more activity, the nervous system becomes hyperactive, and you may experience alcohol tremors or shakes. The shakes can happen as quickly as eight hours after your last drink.
“5. faster reaction times” Incorrect.
Studies have shown that increasing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is also associated with a decreased reaction time. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.10% is generally associated with a clear loss of reaction time and control.
“6. anger if one's drinking habits are criticized” Correct.
Signs of a possible drinking problem include having friends or relatives express concern, being annoyed when people criticize your drinking, feeling guilty about your drinking and thinking that you should cut down but finding yourself unable to do so, or needing a morning drink to steady your nerves or relieve a hangover.

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