What Do You Know About Alcohol Abuse?

Misuse of alcohol can lead to serious consequences. Alcohol abuse differs from alcoholism. Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking that results in failure to meet work, home, or school responsibilities, among other things. Alcoholism is a disease that includes an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, or physical dependence. Learn more about the effects of abusing alcohol by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

1. Alcohol abuse is greatest among which of these age groups?

A. 15- to 17-year-oldsB. 18- to 29-year-oldsC. 30- to 54-year-oldsD. 55 and older

2. How many drinks per day is defined as moderate alcohol consumption for women?

A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four

3. Which of these is a symptom of alcohol abuse?

A. Recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as DUI arrestsB. Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as while driving a carC. Continued drinking despite problems with other people brought on by drinkingD. All of the above

4. Which of these factors contributes to the habit of abuse?

A. Family history of alcoholismB. Easy availability of alcoholC. Emotional problemsD. All of the above

5. Which of these behaviors is a symptom of alcoholism instead of abuse?

A. A person looks forward to a set time of day when he or she can start drinkingB. A person attends social events only if alcohol is servedC. A person always has a "good" reason why he or she needs a drinkD. All of the above

6. Why is alcohol abuse in someone older than 65 more dangerous?

A. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medicationsB. The body has a lower tolerance for alcoholC. It raises blood pressureD. All of the above

7. Alcoholism increases your risk for:

A. CancerB. PancreatitisC. Liver damageD. All of the above

8. What can you do to drink less?

A. Keep a diary of when you drinkB. Space out your alcoholic beveragesC. Designate alcohol-free daysD. All of the above

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