British Columbia Serving It Right Practice Test

What can indicate an increased risk of intensified effects from alcohol?

1. Consumption of high protein foods

2. Use of medications or other drugs

3. Drinking in a social setting

4. Choosing light beers over spirits

The correct answer is: Use of medications or other drugs

The statement regarding the use of medications or other drugs indicating an increased risk of intensified effects from alcohol is accurate. When alcohol is consumed alongside certain medications or drugs, it can lead to unpredictable interactions that may enhance the effects of alcohol, increase its toxicity, or dull its effectiveness. Some medications can amplify the sedative effects of alcohol, making individuals more susceptible to impaired coordination, judgment, and other negative consequences. In such cases, the liver's ability to process both substances is compromised, potentially leading to dangerous levels of either or both. Other factors, while they may influence alcohol absorption or metabolization, do not necessarily indicate an increased risk as directly as medication interactions do. High-protein foods could actually slow the absorption of alcohol, and social drinking or choosing lighter alcoholic options generally does not correlate with intensified alcohol effects.