Q11.

What organs of the body does alcohol impair?

A11.

The brain, liver, pancreas, sexual organs, and eyes.

Q12.

Can alcoholism lead to vitamin deficiencies?

A12.

Yes.  A common vitamin deficit which can result in severe neuropathies in alcoholics is Vitamin B1.

Q13.

Is chemical dependency a liver disease which may trigger a neurological disease?

A13.

No.  It is a chronic neurological disease with a high risk of relapse which may trigger a number of secondary medical diseases, such as AIDS, Cirrohrosis, and heart disease.

Q14.

Is it true that alcohol increases self-confidence because it increases brain activity?

A14.

No. Alcohol is a depressant.  It does modify brain activity as do all mood-altering substances.

Q15.

Is it true that alcoholics with terminal liver failure are often denied a liver transplant?

A15.

Yes.  Continuous alcohol abuse can lead to liver transplant failure, therefore, active alcoholism is a contraindication to transplant.

Q16.

Can drinking effect sleep patterns?

A16.

Yes.  Going to bed after 5 to 6 drinks often results in waking up 3 to 4 hours later and not being able to get back to sleep, or not being able to wake up in the morning.

Q17.

What is the essential feature of substance abuse?

A17.

Recurrent and significant adverse consequences caused by substance use; it is not defined by type of substances, frequency of use, or route of administration.

Q18.

Is drinking more often than I intend considered "loss of control" in an alcoholic sense?

A18.

Yes.  Also, being unsuccessful in quitting, or needing increasing amounts of alcohol to get drunk is a loss of control.

Q19.

Am I abusing alcohol if I drink a bottle of wine?

A19.

Yes.  A 750ml bottle of wine equals about 8 glasses of wine; one glass is enough to be declared legally drunk.

Q20.

Can I help sober a person up faster with a cold shower, black coffee, or fresh air?

A20.

No.  The intoxicated person just becomes more awake.