Underage Drinking’s Real Dangers Online Quiz

1. 10 of 10
Alcohol poisoning cannot be slept off, and if untreated can result in seizures, permanent brain damage, coma and death.

True

False

T, the signs of alcohol poisoning include vomiting, pale or bluish skin color, mental confusion, slow or irregular breathing, and inability to roused or woken up.

Explanation

T, the signs of alcohol poisoning include vomiting, pale or bluish skin color, mental confusion, slow or irregular breathing, and inability to roused or woken up.

2. 3 of 10
95% of Alcoholics started drinking before 21

True

False

T, studies show the earlier a young person starts drinking alcohol the more likely it is that they will become alcohol dependent as an adult. For example, youth who begin drinking below the age of 15 are 4-times more likely to become an alcohol dependent as an adult

Explanation

T, studies show the earlier a young person starts drinking alcohol the more likely it is that they will become alcohol dependent as an adult. For example, youth who begin drinking below the age of 15 are 4-times more likely to become an alcohol dependent as an adult

3. 9 of 10
Binge Drinking is 4-5 or more drinks at one time

True

False

T, rapid binge drinking is particularly dangerous because a person may ingest a fatal dose of alcohol before becoming unconscious.

Explanation

T, rapid binge drinking is particularly dangerous because a person may ingest a fatal dose of alcohol before becoming unconscious.

4. Question 2 of 10
The Minimum Legal Age to Drink Alcohol is 21 in all 50 US States

True

False

T, the Minimum Age Drinking Law was passed in the United States in 1984; and has been effective to reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities and other injuries involving 16-20 year olds

Explanation

T, the Minimum Age Drinking Law was passed in the United States in 1984; and has been effective to reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities and other injuries involving 16-20 year olds

5. Question 1 of 10
MADD is all women?

True

False

F, MADD is a national organization consisting of males and females with the mission to eliminate drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and serve the victims of these violent crimes.

Explanation

F, MADD is a national organization consisting of males and females with the mission to eliminate drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and serve the victims of these violent crimes.

6. 5 of 10
Most KY teens surveyed over-estimated the percentage of their peers who consume alcohol

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False

T, look around you, the decision to consume alcohol is a choice for youth and adults. A survey of KY youth indicated that about every 7 of 10 tenth-grade students had not consumed any alcohol in the last 30-days (KY KIP Survey 2008).

Explanation

T, look around you, the decision to consume alcohol is a choice for youth and adults. A survey of KY youth indicated that about every 7 of 10 tenth-grade students had not consumed any alcohol in the last 30-days (KY KIP Survey 2008).

7. 4-10
The teen brain develops until about the age of 21

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False

T, the teen brain develops until the early to mid 20, and can be permanently damaged by alcohol. The American Medical Association reports parts of a teen drinker’s brain can be up to 10% smaller than those of non-drinkers.

Explanation

T, the teen brain develops until the early to mid 20, and can be permanently damaged by alcohol. The American Medical Association reports parts of a teen drinker’s brain can be up to 10% smaller than those of non-drinkers.

8. 7 of 10
A glass of white wine is a good choice for someone who wants to drink light

True

False

F, a 5oz glass of wine has about the same amount of alcohol as an average 12oz beer or 1.5oz of hard liquor.

Explanation

F, a 5oz glass of wine has about the same amount of alcohol as an average 12oz beer or 1.5oz of hard liquor.

9. 8 of 10
Black coffee and a cold shower are good ways to sober-up

True

False

F, the only way to sober up is time.

Explanation

F, the only way to sober up is time.

10. 6 of 10
MADD is against the alcohol industry

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False

F, MADD is not against the Alcohol Industry. MADD is against drunk driving, and drinking alcohol under the legal U.S. drinking age of 21.

Explanation

F, MADD is not against the Alcohol Industry. MADD is against drunk driving, and drinking alcohol under the legal U.S. drinking age of 21.