Alcohol consumption Flashcards
1
Q
Alcohol misuse includes…
A
alcoholism and binge drinking
2
Q
Define: alcoholism
A
when a person can’t stop drinking once they have started.
3
Q
Define: binge drinking
A
drinking at least 7 (male) or at least 5 (female) standard drinks in one sitting.
4
Q
difference in health concerns caused by alcoholism and binge drinking?
A
alcoholism is more likely to cause long term health concerns, binge drinking short term
5
Q
effects of alcohol consumption
A
- Obesity and related conditions
- Cancers of various areas in the digestive system
- Brain damage (including some types of dementia)
- Cirrhosis (long term liver damage) and cancer of the liver
- Mental health problems
- Increased rates of violence and injuries
