Asked by
Christiaan Crafford
on Dec 06, 2024Verified
Which is the MOST likely reason for the relationship between alcohol use and suicide?
A) There is a chemical in alcohol that triggers a suicide response in the brain.
B) Alcohol is less well metabolized by those individuals who are depressed.
C) Alcohol lowers inhibitions and impairs judgment.
D) Pound for pound, women get drunk on less alcohol than do men.
Chemical
A substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.
Inhibitions
Psychological or emotional barriers that restrain or prevent certain actions, thoughts, or feelings, often based on social norms or personal fears.
Judgment
The cognitive process of evaluating or making decisions about something or someone based on available information and personal criteria.
- Identify the link between the abuse of substances, especially alcohol, and the heightened risk of suicide.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the link between the abuse of substances, especially alcohol, and the heightened risk of suicide.