Question 1

Alcohol related health care costs include:

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-related healthcare costs encompass a wide range of expenses, including the treatment of conditions directly caused by alcohol consumption such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, costs associated with interventions aimed at reducing alcohol consumption (brief interventions), and the treatment of injuries that occur as a result of alcohol use. Therefore, all of the choices listed contribute to alcohol-related healthcare costs.

Question 2

Since the 1980s when alcohol consumption ____, there has been a steady ____.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption peaked in the 1980s, and since then, there has been a steady decline.

Question 3

Following Prohibition, per capita consumption:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

In terms of per capita consumption, of the total alcohol consumed from all beverages:

Accepted Answer

In terms of per capita alcohol consumption, the smallest proportion typically comes from wine, as beer and liquor generally have higher consumption rates.

Question 5

In government surveys, a current drinker is defined as someone who:

Accepted Answer

A current drinker, according to government surveys, is defined as someone who has had at least one drink in the past month.

Question 6

In government surveys, a binge drinker is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The definition of a binge drinker in government surveys, such as those conducted by the CDC, typically includes someone who has had five or more drinks (for men) or four or more drinks (for women) on one occasion in the last month.

Question 7

In government surveys, a heavy drinker is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The definition of a heavy drinker in many government surveys and health studies is often based on the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption. Option D, "having had 5 or more drinks on at least five occasions in the past month," aligns with common definitions used to identify heavy drinking patterns, which typically focus on the consumption of a significant number of drinks on multiple occasions within a specific timeframe.

Question 8

Comparing the per capita levels of alcohol consumption of different countries can be complicated by:

Accepted Answer

Differences in the age distribution of populations can affect per capita alcohol consumption levels, as different age groups may have different drinking habits.

Question 9

What proportion of Americans drinks no alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Approximately a third of Americans drink no alcohol, reflecting a significant portion of the population that abstains from alcohol consumption for various reasons, including health, religious beliefs, or personal preference.

Question 10

Statistically, within the U.S. population, the proportion of drinkers:

Accepted Answer

C) The proportion of drinkers statistically increases as income increases. Higher income levels are often associated with social settings and lifestyles that include alcohol consumption.

Question 11

Social costs of alcohol use include:

Accepted Answer

Social costs of alcohol use primarily encompass negative impacts on society, such as healthcare expenses for treating alcoholism and its related health issues. Choices A, B, and D are economic benefits or contributions related to the alcohol industry, not social costs.

Question 12

Alcohol-related deaths may account for as much as what percentage of deaths annually?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol-related deaths account for approximately 10% of deaths annually, as it is a significant public health issue contributing to various health problems and accidents.

Question 13

Perpetrators of violent crime are most likely to be using:

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the substance most commonly associated with violent crimes, including assaults and homicides, due to its disinhibiting effects that can increase aggression.

Question 14

Alcohol use plays a significant role in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use significantly increases the risk of both suicide and drownings, as it impairs judgment, reduces inhibitions, and can exacerbate feelings of despair or hopelessness.

Question 15

Less than 10% of the population consumes 50% of all the alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Studies in various countries have consistently found that a small proportion of the population consumes a large majority of the alcohol, with estimates often finding that the top 10% of drinkers account for well over half of all alcohol consumed.

Question 16

Since data has been systematically collected, alcohol consumption in the U.S. peaked in the early 1980s.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol consumption in the U.S. saw its peak around the early 1980s, following a steady increase in the decades after World War II, before beginning a gradual decline.

Question 17

The South has the highest proportion of abstainers, and among drinkers, the highest rate of heavy drinkers.

Accepted Answer

The question states that "The South has the highest proportion of abstainers, and among drinkers, the highest rate of heavy drinkers." This means that the South has a higher percentage of people who do not drink alcohol than other regions, and among those who do drink, a higher percentage of them are heavy drinkers.

Question 18

In international rankings, the United States is among the top five countries in per capita consumption.

Accepted Answer

The United States is not typically ranked among the top five countries in per capita consumption, as other countries often have higher per capita consumption rates.

Question 19

In a fatal accident involving a pedestrian, it is more likely that the pedestrian has been drinking than the driver.

Accepted Answer

Statistics show that in fatal accidents involving pedestrians, a significant proportion of pedestrians have been found to have alcohol in their system compared to drivers.

Question 20

The family unit as well as the alcohol-troubled person has higher health-care costs.

Accepted Answer

Families with an alcohol-troubled person often face higher health-care costs due to the need for treatment of the individual's alcohol-related health issues, as well as potential mental health services for family members affected by the individual's behavior.

Quiz 2: Alcohol and Its Costs