spiritsEUROPE quiz for moderate consumption of alcohol!

1. Should you choose to enjoy a drink at home, how many should you have?

Depends on the type of alcoholic beverages being consumed

As many as I want as I am staying home

Follow the national guidelines, but best not to exceed more than 1-2 drinks per day, and remember to always drink responsibly

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2. How best to measure your drinks? 

Measure with your eyes

Use a spirit measure

Use the bottle-cap

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3. While on lockdown, it’s best to avoid certain drinks?

 True

False

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There is the same amount of alcohol in a standard measure of a spirits drink, a small beer or a glass of wine. The key is moderation!

4. When should one not drink alcohol? 

When on medication

When pregnant

If under the legal drinking age

If driving

All of the above

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If this applies to you, why not enjoy a mocktail instead!

5. If having a drink during lockdown/confinement, what should you consider to ensure you're drinking responsibly?

Drink water regularly and enjoy a meal with your drink

Aim to drink when socialising with others – virtually – rather than always alone

Alternate between cocktails and mocktails

All of the above

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6. Given the coronavirus and the lockdown, now is the time to buy in bulk!

True

False

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Supply chains are operating as normal, please don't overstock. Additionally, buying more than you need might encourage you to exceed the national guidelines

7. Alcohol is broken down by the liver. How long does it take the liver to break down a standard drink? 

Half an hour

Around an hour

Roughly the same amount of time as you spend drinking

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8. What’s the best way to get rid of the alcohol in your body? 

Take a spoon of olive oil - it limits the absorption of alcohol into the blood

Have a cold shower - it gets the blood moving around the body

Nothing helps but time

Have a strong coffee - it makes the heart pump faster to get rid of the alcohol

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9. The effect of alcohol differs from person to person. What does this depend on? 

Genetic make-up and health

The strength of one’s stomach

All depends on how thirsty the person is!

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10. Does consumption of alcohol protect against COVID-19?

Yes

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Alcohol will not protect you against COVID-19. If you do decide to enjoy an alcoholic beverage, please do so in moderation

Quiz for moderate consumption of alcohol

Score 0 - 3

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Score 7 - 10

Congratulations! Great score - you're very alcohol aware! Although it's always useful to remind yourself of the facts This website has useful information to help you enjoy drinking responsibly and safely. Share your score on social media and invite your friends to test out their alcohol knowledge! Stay safe!