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?
2. How many drinks a day is defined as moderate alcohol consumption for females?
3. Which of these is a symptom of alcohol-use disorder?
4. Which of these things puts you at risk of alcohol-use disorder?
5. Which of these behaviors may be a symptom of alcohol-use disorder?
6. Why is alcohol-use disorder in someone older than 65 more dangerous?
7. Alcohol-use disorder increases your risk for:
8. Which group has the highest rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in adults?

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