📝 Alcohol Awareness Quiz

Test Your Knowledge — KS4 (Ages 14-16)

Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________
Score: _____ / 10
1 Binge drinking in adolescence has been linked to:
A Improved social skills
B Permanent changes in brain structure
C Better academic performance
D No long-term effects
2 What percentage of A&E admissions for under-16s involve alcohol?
A 10%
B 25%
C 40%
D 60%
3 Under UK law, at what age can you legally buy alcohol?
A 16
B 17
C 18
D 21
4 Children of heavy drinkers are how much more likely to develop alcohol problems?
A No more likely
B Twice as likely
C 4x as likely
D 10x as likely
5 NACOA is:
A A school alcohol programme
B A national charity supporting children affected by a parent's alcohol use
C A type of alcoholic drink
D A police initiative
6 Alcohol affects the adolescent brain differently because:
A Young people are more experienced at drinking
B The adolescent brain is still developing and is more vulnerable to damage
C Alcohol is metabolised faster by young people
D Young people drink less
7 Which of the following is a sign of alcohol dependency?
A Drinking at a party once
B Needing alcohol to feel normal, hiding drinking, experiencing withdrawal symptoms
C Trying alcohol for the first time
D Drinking alcohol with a meal
8 The UK has one of the highest rates of teenage drinking in:
A The world
B Asia
C Europe
D North America
9 What does Al-Anon provide?
A Drug and alcohol treatment
B Support for families and friends of people with alcohol problems
C Anonymous crime reporting
D Emergency medical services
10 Which of the following best describes 'binge drinking'?
A Drinking every day
B Drinking a large amount in a short period to get drunk quickly
C Drinking a glass of wine with dinner
D Drinking any alcohol under 18

How did you do?

8-10: Excellent! 🌟

5-7: Good work — review the areas you missed 👍

0-4: Keep learning — talk to your teacher 📚

📋 Answer Key (Teacher Copy)

Q1. B — Permanent changes in brain structure
Q2. C — 40%
Q3. C — 18
Q4. C — 4x as likely
Q5. B — A national charity supporting children affected by a parent's alcohol use
Q6. B — The adolescent brain is still developing and is more vulnerable to damage
Q7. B — Needing alcohol to feel normal, hiding drinking, experiencing withdrawal symptoms
Q8. C — Europe
Q9. B — Support for families and friends of people with alcohol problems
Q10. B — Drinking a large amount in a short period to get drunk quickly

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