Textbook  Assignment:  Chapter  3,  “Programs  and  Policies,”   pages 3-14 through 3-23 and Chapter  4,    “Professional  Responsibilities,”  pages  4-1  through  4-13. 4 - 1 . 4 - 2 . 4 - 3 . 4 - 4 . The number one drug problem in the United  States  is  the  abuse  of  which of  the  following  substances? 1. Alcohol 2. C o c a i n e 3. Marijuana 4. B a r b i t u r a t e s Alcohol  is  classified  as  what  type of  drug? 1. Hallucinogen 2. Depressant 3. Stimulant 4. Narcotic Which  of  the  following characteristics  or  symptoms identifies  a  person  suffering  from alcoholism? 1.    Physical  dependence 2.    Psychological  dependence 3.    Both 1 and 2 above 4.    Infrequent   consumption All  Navy  supervisors  should  be familiar  with  the  Navy’s  policy regarding  alcoholism  as  outlined  in the OPNAVINST on alcohol and drug abuse  prevention  and  control.  What is  the  purpose  of  this  instruction with  regard  to  alcohol  abuse? 1. 2. 3. 4. To  discourage  the  use  of a l c o h o l To  acknowledge  the  Navy’s responsibility  for  counseling and  to  aid  alcoholics  in recovery To  publish  the  disciplinary action that may be taken against  a  known  alcoholic To  set  limits  on  the  amount  of alcohol  that  may  be  consumed before  a  person  is  considered  a problem  drinker 4 - 5 . 4 - 6 . 4 - 7 . 4 - 8 . When,  if  ever,  would  the  promotion prospects  of  a  recovered  alcoholic be  affected? 1.    If  the  recovered  alcoholic attended   a   rehabilitation program 2.    If  misconduct  or  poor performance  resulted  from alcoholism 3.  If  the  recovered  alcoholic  is still  attending  AA  meetings 4.    Never For which of the following reasons does  alcohol  quickly  affect  the central  nervous  system? 1.    It  is  rapidly  absorbed  by  the kidneys 2.    It  remains  in  the  digestive tract  for  long  periods 3.    It  is  immediately  absorbed  into the  bloodstream 4.    It  is  metabolized  at  a  faster rate  as  more  is  consumed What  indicator  is  used  by  most states  to  determine  whether  or  not a  person  is  intoxicated? 1. 2. 3. 4. I n Slurred speech Blood-alcohol   level Poor  motor  coordination Number of drinks consumed the  chronic  stages  of alcoholism,   tolerance   decreases markedly  until  the  victim  may become  drunk  on  relatively  small amounts  of  alcohol. 1.    True 2.    False 24 ASSIGNMENT 4