Alcoholism and its Impact on Health, Relationships, and Society Quiz

Explore the effects of alcohol abuse with questions on health, psychology, and societal consequences. Test your knowledge on addiction's toll.

#1

Which organ does alcohol primarily affect?

Liver
Kidney
Heart
Lungs
#2

What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

18
19
20
21
#3

What is the term for the psychological craving for alcohol?

Addiction
Dependence
Tolerance
Craving
#4

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Sweating
Nausea
Increased appetite
Tremors
#5

Which of the following health conditions is NOT associated with long-term alcohol abuse?

Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Asthma
#6

What is the term for the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving in most states?

0.05%
0.08%
0.10%
0.15%
#7

Which of the following is a long-term consequence of alcohol abuse?

Headache
Nausea
Liver cirrhosis
Dizziness
#8

What percentage of car accidents are attributed to alcohol consumption?

10%
20%
30%
40%
#9

What is the term for the pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work?

Binge drinking
Alcoholism
Social drinking
Moderate drinking
#10

Which demographic group tends to have the highest rates of alcoholism?

Middle-aged adults
Teenagers
Elderly individuals
Young adults
#11

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Low birth weight
Facial deformities
Learning disabilities
Heightened intelligence
#12

What percentage of college students report engaging in binge drinking?

10%
25%
40%
50%
#13

Which neurotransmitter is affected by alcohol, leading to feelings of euphoria?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals require increasing amounts of alcohol to achieve the same effect?

Intoxication
Tolerance
Dependence
Addiction
#15

Which neurotransmitter is inhibited by alcohol, leading to slowed reflexes and impaired coordination?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
GABA
#16

Which hormone is affected by chronic alcohol consumption, leading to decreased testosterone levels in men?

Estrogen
Insulin
Cortisol
Growth hormone
#17

What is the term for the condition characterized by an intense craving for alcohol and the inability to control drinking?

Binge drinking
Alcoholism
Alcohol tolerance
Alcohol dependence

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