Alcohol quiz

Try our quiz and see how much you know about alcohol, its effects and the law:

1.) Alcohol is a:




2.) How old do you have to be to legally buy alcohol at a pub in the UK?




3.) If you've drunk too much alcohol what is the best thing to help you to sober up?




4.) How does the alcohol content of a pint of normal-strength beer compare with the alcohol content of a double whisky?




5.) In the UK, how many people die each year from their alcohol consumption?




6.) At what stage does drinking alcohol begin to impact upon your ability to drive safely? Is it after you have consumed:




7.) In the UK, how many people are killed each year through drinking and driving?




8.) What is a sensible weekly drinking limit for a man?




9.) What is the recommended maximum weekly alcohol intake for a woman?




10.) Alcohol misuse can cause cirrhosis of one of the main organs of the body. Which organ?