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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A December 1, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. The estimated percentage of women ages 15 to 44 who have used illegal drugs at least once in their lifetime is:
  1. 25
  2. 35
  3. 50
  4. 65
2. Women who drink heavily are ____ as likely to die as male alcoholics of the same age.
  1. Half
  2. Equally
  3. Twice
  4. Drinking does not affect life expectancy
3. The rate of substance abuse and addiction among women 60 years old and older has:
  1. decreased due to better education
  2. increased slightly
  3. never been a problem
  4. reached epidemic proportions
4. The rate of drinking among teenage girls is:
  1. less than their male peers
  2. equal to their male peers
  3. more than their male peers
  4. less than it was five years ago
5. Underage students obtain alcohol primarily:
  1. using false identification cards
  2. from other students
  3. from their parents
  4. themselves
6. The percentage of AIDS cases among women that are drug-related is:
  1. less than 25
  2. 40
  3. 60
  4. more than 70

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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