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How Much Do You Know About Alcohol Abuse?

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol abuse?
A. It’s nothing is worry about
B. It’s the same as alcoholism
C. It means having unhealthy or risky drinking habits
D. All the above
People who abuse alcohol are likely to do which of the following?
A. Have dangerous drinking habits
B. Drink too much
C. Have legal problems caused by drinking
D. All the above
Which of the following age groups is more likely to have alcohol problems?
A. People ages 18 to 29
B. People ages 30 to 44
C. People ages 45 to 55
D. People over 65
How much drinking is too much?
A. A woman who has more than one drink per day
B. A man who has more than two drinks per day
C. A man or woman who drinks at lunch and dinner
D. A and B
Which of these is a sign of alcohol abuse?
A. Feeling guilty after drinking
B. Making excuses for drinking or doing things to hide drinking, such as buying alcohol at different stores
C. Not remembering what you did while drinking
D. All the above
An additional sign of abuse is:
A. Being able to stop drinking once you start
B. Failing to do what you should at work or home because of drinking
C. Drinking secretly
D. All the above
Which of these is risky if you drink?
A. Drinking and driving
B. Not telling your doctor you drink
C. Drinking while you are pregnant
D. All the above
Which of the following can help you help someone who abuses alcohol?
A. Make excuses for the person
B. Drink with the person
C. Let the person face the consequences of his or her habit
D. All the above
How can alcohol abuse be treated?
A. Detoxification
B. Counseling and support
C. Acupuncture
D. A and B
Where can you get help for an alcohol problem?
A. Your doctor
B. Alcoholics Anonymous
C. Substance abuse counselors
D. All the above

For more information, visit the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

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