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Work together to determine the answers to the following questions. They are multiple choice. Test your skills about what you know about Americans & alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous RULES

1 Who is more likely to die from an alcohol related issue? Males Females Males Females Males are 2 ½ times more likely to die Alcoholics Anonymous

2 How many deaths occurred in the U.S. in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2001? a) 1,888 b) 4,578 c) 13,674 d) 43,813 a) 1,888 b) 4,578 c) 13,674 d) 43,813 Alcoholics Anonymous

3 Approximately how many Americans meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism? a) 4,500,000 b) 6,700,000 c) 8,000,000 d) 18,000,000 a) 4,500,000 b) 6,700,000 c) 8,000,000 d) 18,000,000 This is 8.5% of the population! Alcoholics Anonymous

4 In what year was Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) established? a) 1975 b) 1980 c) 1984 d) 1988 a) 1975 b) 1980 c) 1984 d) 1988 Alcoholics Anonymous

5 What percentage of adults had their first drink before age 21? a) 63 percent b) 87 percent c) 91 percent d) 95 percent a) 63 percent b) 87 percent c) 91 percent d) 95 percent Alcoholics Anonymous

6 The prevalence of lifetime alcohol abuse is greatest for those who begin drinking at what age? a) Age 10 b) Age 12 c) Age 14 d) Age 18 a) Age 10 b) Age 12 c) Age 14 d) Age 18 Alcoholics Anonymous

7 Underage drinkers and adult heavy drinkers combined consume what percent of the alcohol sold in the U.S.? a) 61% b) 68% c) 71% d) 74% a) 61% b) 68% c) 71% d) 74% Alcoholics Anonymous

8 In 1998, how much did alcohol use among teenagers cost Americans? a) $25,068,000 b) $187,530,000 c) $17,065,341,000 d) $58,379,000,000 a) $25,068,000 b) $187,530,000 c) $17,065,341,000 d) $58,379,000,000 Alcoholics Anonymous

9 In 2003, what Holiday had the most alcohol related automobile fatalities? a) St. Patrick’s Day b) New Years Day c) Fourth of July d) Thanksgiving a) St. Patrick’s Day b) New Years Day c) Fourth of July d) Thanksgiving Alcoholics Anonymous

10 In what year was the law changed to increase the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21 in the U.S. in all states? a) 1984 b) 1985 c) 1987 d) 1991 a) 1984 b) 1985 c) 1987 d) 1991 Alcoholics Anonymous

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TB What is the minimum blood-alcohol level that is illegal to operate a motor vehicle? a).07 b).08 c).11 d).50 a).07 b).08 c).11 d).50 Alcoholics Anonymous

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