FACTS QUIZ
1) There are _________ alcoholics (addicted to alcohol) in the United States.
a. 8 million
b. 1 billion
c. 4 million
d. 1 million
2) There are __________ more people who are considered problem drinkers (people who aren’t addicted to alcohol, but who drink alcohol even though they become aggressive).
a. 1 million
b. 2 billion
c. 4 million
d. 6 million
3) Alcoholics and problem drinkers are responsible for ______________ traffic deaths each year.
a. 20,000
b. 2,000
c. 100, 000
d. 50, 000
4) __________ murders and suicides are associated with alcohol’s misuse.
a. 20,000
b. 25,000
c. 30,000
d. 35,000
5) One drink of wine is considered____ ounces.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
6) One drink of beer is considered ______ ounces.
a. 8
b. 12
c. 14
d. 15
7) One drink of hard liquor is considered _____ ounces.
a. 0.5
b. 1
c. 1.5
d. 2
8) You should only have _______ drinks per day.
a. 1-2
b. 2-4
c. 4-6
d. 6-8
9) _______ speeds up the absorption of alcohol.
a. fatty foods
b. water
10) _______ slows down the absorption of alcohol.
a. Fatty foods
b. Water
11) Alcohol is a __________
a. Stimulant
b. Depressant
12) Alcoholics have a reduced life by ______ years
a. 2-3
b. 5-7
c. 10-12
d. 15-20
Answers
1) C) 4 million
2) D) 6 million
3) A) 20,000
4) B) 25,000
5) C) 5
6) B) 12
7) C) 1.5
8) A) 1-2
9) B) water
10) A) fatty foods
11) B) Depressant
12) C) 10-12