Alcohol types
what is an alcoholic beverage produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches from cereal grain—most commonly malted barley, although wheat, maize, rice, and oats are also used.
Beer
How long until severe health issues affecting the heart, liver, pancreas, and other organs, including liver disease, heart disease, pancreatitis, and an increased risk of certain cancers
After 1 year
Within ____ minutes of consuming alcohol, you can start to feel effects like lowered inhibitions, mood changes, and euphoria due to the release of endorphins
10 minutes
Chronic and heavy drinking increases the risk of possibly by contributing to plaque buildup in arteries, which restricts blood flow to the heart muscle.
Heart attacks
what is it called for the earliest stage, where fat accumulates in the liver cells.
Fatty liver disease (Steatosis)
what is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat.
Whiskey
how long until a weakened immune system, increased risk of certain cancers, liver damage (like fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis), and pancreatitis
2 years
After ____ minutes, you may feel effects like lowered inhibitions, impaired judgment, and slowed reaction time. Alcohol has typically peaked in your bloodstream by this point, leading to feelings of relaxation or giddiness, but also a loss of coordination, slurred speech, and altered vision
30 minutes
Alcohol misuse can increase the likelihood of a ____ which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted
Strokes
what is it called when inflammation of the liver, which can be mild or severe.
Alcoholic hepatitis
what is alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.
Wine
how long until severe liver damage (such as cirrhosis), increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and a weakened immune system. Other consequences include digestive problems, various cancers, brain damage, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
5 years
Within ______ of drinking alcohol, a person may experience initial effects such as feeling relaxed, talkative, or euphoric, as alcohol enters the bloodstream
15 minutes
what heart diseases cause high blood pressure (hypertension), arrhythmias (like atrial fibrillation), stroke, and heart attack
cardiomyopathy
what is it called for the most advanced stage, characterized by significant scarring that replaces healthy liver tissue.
Cirrhosis
What is is a distilled liquor made from sugarcane molasses or juice
Rum
how long until a variety of health problems affecting the brain, heart, liver, and other organs.
7 years
After _____ the short-term effects of alcohol include impaired judgment, coordination, and vision, as well as slurred speech and drowsiness. Other common effects can be lower inhibitions, mood changes, nausea, and a feeling of euphoria or relaxation
1 hour
Alcohol can cause an irregular heartbeat, also known as an ______ A common example is atrial fibrillation where the upper chambers of the heart beat erratically.
arrhythmia
what is t called when A combination of fat buildup (steatosis) and inflammation (hepatitis) in the liver.
Steatohepatitis
what is one of the popular distilled alcohol types that is obtained majorly from the flavor of juniper berries
how long until liver diseases like cirrhosis, various cancers, and heart disease. Brain damage, leading to memory and cognitive issues, and a weakened immune system are also common effects
10 years
After _____ the short-term effects of alcohol include impaired judgment, coordination, and reaction time, as well as slurred speech, blurred vision, and mood changes like euphoria or drowsiness. Physical effects can also include nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and headaches.
an hour and a half
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to an increase in _____ a major risk factor for other heart problems like heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure
what is it called when the initial stage of scarring in the liver caused by chronic inflammation.
Fibrosis