What Do You Know About Alcohol Abuse?

Misusing alcohol can lead to serious problems. Alcohol-use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of drinking that can lead to problems at work, home, or school. It used to be called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, and alcoholism. The condition is a disease. Symptoms include a very strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, or physical dependence. You can learn more about alcohol abuse 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 a day is defined as moderate alcohol consumption for females?

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4

3. Which of these is a symptom of alcohol-use disorder?

A. Giving up or cutting back on important social, work, or recreational activities because of alcohol useB. Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as while driving a carC. Continuing to drink despite problems with other people brought on by drinkingD. All of the above

4. Which of these things puts you at risk of alcohol-use disorder?

A. Family history of alcoholismB. EnvironmentC. A and BD. None of the above

5. Which of these behaviors may be a symptom of alcohol-use disorder?

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

6. Why is alcohol-use disorder in someone older than 65 more dangerous?

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

7. Alcohol-use disorder increases your risk for:

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

8. Which group has the highest rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in adults?

A. Hispanic or LatinoB. Black or African AmericanC. White/CaucasianD. American Indian/Alaska Native

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