AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DREAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“After being addicted to pop ____ I drank at least 6 cans a day ____ I stopped. I got bad headaches and felt so tired.” This scenario best describes:
A
tolerance
B
addiction
C
withdrawal symptoms
D
dependency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Withdrawal symptoms are likely to begin within the first 24 hours of stopping drinking. Depending on the individual and how often alcohol is consumed, they might start from as little as two hours after their last drink.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous and even deadly without the right treatment, especially if you’ve been drinking heavily over a long period of time. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include anxiety, tremors, sweating, and nausea. More severe symptoms include fever, mental confusion, and seizures.

Detailed explanation-3: -NIAAA defines heavy drinking as follows: For men, consuming more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week. For women, consuming more than 3 drinks on any day or more than 7 drinks per week.

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