- Alcohol (drug) - Wikipedia
Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard liquor) [11]
- What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
The effects of alcohol can be seen throughout your body, even for moderate drinkers Alcohol affects your liver, metabolism, brain and more
- Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC - Centers for Disease . . .
Using alcohol excessively on occasion or over time can have immediate and long-term health risks By drinking less alcohol, you can improve your health and well-being About 178,000 people die from excessive alcohol use each year in the United States 1
- Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)
This WHO fact sheet on alcohol provides key facts, who is at risk, ways to reduce the burden, and WHO;s response
- Alcohol (Ethanol) Effects, Hazards Warnings - Drugs. com
Alcohol, or ethanol, is the intoxicating agent found in beer, wine and liquor Alcohol is produced by fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches 1 Fruits such as grapes, and grains like barley and wheat are most commonly used for wine, beer and liquors Other plants, such as the cactus or sugar cane may be used in liquor production
- Alcohols Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and . . .
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health The whole body is affected by alcohol use--not just the liver, but also the brain, gut, pancreas, lungs, cardiovascular system, immune system, and more
- Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Help - SAMHSA
There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant What is a Standard Drink? 12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol content) 8 ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol content) 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content)
- Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
The evidence for moderate alcohol use in healthy adults is still being studied But good evidence shows that drinking high amounts of alcohol are clearly linked to health problems Here's a closer look at alcohol and health
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