1)What is a standard drink?
a)A pub measure of spirits (35.5ml) or an alcopop (275ml bottle)
b)A small glass of wine (100ml; 12.5% volume)
c)A half pint of normal beer
d)All of the above
2)What is the weekly low risk limit for alcohol consumption?
a)Up to 11 standard drinks for women and up to 17 standard drinks for men
b)Up to 17 standard drinks for women and up to 20 standard drinks for men
c)20 standard drinks for both men and women
d)24 standard drinks for women and 30 standard drinks for men
3)What counts as hazardous drinking?
a)Drinking until you blackout
b)Drinking and driving
c)Drinking more than the low risk levels of alcohol consumption in a week
d)Drinking more than you can afford to drink
4)What is binge drinking?
a)Drinking until you black out
b)Drinking more than 6 standard drinks on one occasion
c)Drinking more than 5 standard drinks on one occasion for women and more than 8 drinks on occasion for men
d)Drinking daily
5)How many liters of pure alcohol (concentrated alcohol without any other liquids or ingredients) does the average Irish person over the age of 15 consume each year?
a)5.51 liters
b)8.63 liters
c)11.01 liters
d)19.23 liters
6)Which of these drinks has the highest concentration of alcohol?
a)Wine
b)Gin
c)Beer
d)Alcopops
7)How many alcoholic drinks can you safely have before driving?
a)0
b)1
c)2
d)3
8)True or false: Chronic alcohol-related conditions will only affect you later in life.
a)True
b)False
9)How many hospital beds are occupied each day by people with alcohol related problems in Ireland?
a)60
b)800
c)1,500
d)12,000
10)According to the World Health Organisation, how much can the risk of suicide be increased if a person is abusing alcohol?
a)It doesn’t increase the risk
b)Three times
c)Eight times
d)Eleven times
11)What are the U.S. Dietary Guidelines’ recommended daily limits for alcohol?
a)0 drinks for women, 0 drinks for men
b)0 drinks for women, 1 drink for men
c)1 drink for women, 2 drinks for men
d)2 drinks for women, 3 drinks for men
12)Which health condition is linked to excessive alcohol consumption?
a)Heart disease
b)Cancer
c)Liver disease
d)All of the above
13)Why is alcohol so bad for you?
a)In the body, it gets changed into acetaldehyde, a carcinogen that can damage DNA.
b)It causes oxidative stress, which, in the heart, can lead to stiffened arteries.
c)It disrupts sleep, and poor sleep raises the risk of several chronic health conditions.
d)All of the above.
14)Which of the following is a potential health benefit from drinking alcohol?
a)Red wine can reduce your risk for heart disease.
b)Alcohol lowers your risk of gallstone disease.
c)Alcohol can help stave off cognitive decline.
d)None of the above.
15)Your friend just ordered another round but you've got work in the morning and you're already tipsy. You…
a)I really should be going
b)Okay, just this one last drink, then I'm outta here
c)If they're buying, I'm drinking!
16)What's your hangover cure?
a)Lots and lots of water
b)Sleep... all day
c)Hair of the dog a.k.a. more drinks!
d)Food... I need food.
e)Medicine or an old home remedy
f)Citric drink
17)Women tend to be more affected by alcohol than men
a)True
b)False
18)Young People are more likely to take risks after drinking alcohol
a)True
b)False
19)It is illegal to buy or be served alcohol if under 18
a)True
b)False
20)Drinking water and alternating with soft drinks will reduce the risk of a hangover
a)True
b)False
21)This is a withdrawal symptom of alcohol consumption
a)Delirium
b)Nausea and vomiting
c)swollen and patchy face
d)all of these
22)This causes the maximum accumulation of fat in the liver
a)meat and egg
b)alcohol
c)saturated fat
d)starch
23)Why does alcohol affect men and women differently?
a)The liver breaks down alcohol more quickly in men than women
b)Women's bodies are generally smaller and have less body water, so alcohol concentrations rise more quickly
c)Men's stomachs are bigger so alcohol is absorbed more slowly
24)Pregnant women are advised not to drink: why?
a)Unborn babies get drunk very quickly
b)Alcohol can harm an unborn baby in various ways
c)Alcohol and the amniotic fluid don't mix
25)Those who persistently drink too much can become addicted to alcohol. Kicking the habit is exceptionally difficult. Why?
a)Because alcoholics are chronically thirsty
b)Because alcoholics drink out of habit
c)Because alcoholics feel wretched without alcohol
26)When should adults avoid drinking any alcohol?
a)If they're operating machinery or working at a height
b)If they're over 40
c)If they're going to be a passenger in a car
27)In a bar there's a standard glass of beer and a standard shot of whisky. Which glass contains the most alcohol?
a)The glass of beer
b)The shot of whisky
c)Both contain the same amount of alcohol
28)Why don’t alcohol and driving mix?
a)Because alcohol has a negative effect on coordination, perception and judgment
b)Because the driver runs the risk of a stiff fine or losing their licence
c)Because the driver runs the risk of smashing up their car or injuring someone
29)A majority of the alcohol a person drinks is broken down by the liver. How long does the liver take to break down the alcohol in ONE "unit" of alcohol (8 grams)?
a)Half an hour
b)Approximately one hour
c)Roughly the same amount of time as is spent drinking
30)What's the best way to reduce the effect of a hangover?
a)Drink some water - it helps to rehydrate the body, but there is no cure
b)Have a cold shower - it gets the blood moving around the body
c)Have a strong coffee - it makes the heart pump faster to get rid of the alcohol.
31)The effect of alcohol differs from person to person. What does this depend on?
a)Genetic make-up and health
b)How strong someone’s stomach is
c)Whether the person drinking is very thirsty
32)What is the most common risk associated with alcohol consumption by young people?
a)Getting liver disease, like cirrhosis or cancer
b)Losing weight
c)Coming out in spots and developing a rash
d)Going into a coma
e)Having an accident
33)What is the safe limit for alcohol consumption for under 18s?
a)One drink
b)Two drinks
c)Four drinks
d)There is no safe limit
34)What is affected when someone drinks alcohol?
a)Their body
b)Their judgement
c)Their behaviour
d)Their personality
e)Their perception