Coping Skills 2.07

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The answers to these questions may be found in the assigned chapters or in the supplemental material in the back of the MHFA manual.

1. What factors contribute to the difference in the effects of drinking between men and women?

Some factors include weight difference and enzymes. Men typically are at higher weights than females allowing their body to process more alcohol effectively. Men also typically have more muscle. Muscle contains more water than fat and will dilute the alcohol. Men also have more of an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. Women have less of this enzyme and the alcohol will enter the bloodstream at a higher concentration.

2. List 8 symptoms associated with alcohol intoxification and poisoning that indicate you should
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Place one arm straight out, position back of other arm under cheek, bend the knee, roll the person onto side by gently pulling on knee, tilt head up slightly so the airway is open, cover with blanket to prevent hypothermia. If vomiting, try to sit person up or keep in recovery position; if necessary, clear airway. Attempt to get response by talk or touch. Touch their foot with your foot rather than your hand to their hand to ensure your safety.

4. What does the term co-occurring disorder mean in the field of behavioral health?

Co-occurring disorder refers to a classification for individuals with a mental health disorder in addition to a substance use disorder. One example would be an individual suffering from alcohol use disorder and depression.

5. Define anorexia and bulimia and describe some of the behaviors associated with each condition

Anorexia Nervosa involves an individual being underweight and using extreme weight-loss strategies. Extreme strategies are used in an attempt to control body weight and can include dieting, fasting, over exercising, using slimming pills, diuretics, laxatives, and vomiting. Some characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa are maintaining a very low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and loss of at least three consecutive menstrual