Alcoholism

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Alcohol causes ____ to tissues at a cellular level

Back

Injuries

Front

Continuous drinking despite issues caused by alcohol is known as ____

Back

Alcoholism

Front

What age group is likely to drink more?

Back

55+

Front

Which cytokine is associated with liver cirrhosis?

Back

TNF-a

Front

Lots of drinking but with the same amount of alcohol results in _____ tolerance

Back

Increased

Front

Define Alcohol Dependence.

Back

A condition characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, and withdrawal symptoms when not drinking.

Front

What is Alcohol Use Disorder?

Back

A medical diagnosis that includes a range of problems with drinking, including alcohol dependence and alcoholism.

Front

What are withdrawal symptoms?

Back

Physical and mental symptoms that occur after reducing or stopping alcohol intake, including anxiety, tremors, and nausea.

Front

What is binge drinking?

Back

Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period, typically defined as 5 or more drinks in 2 hours for men and 4 for women.

Front

What is the impact of alcohol on the liver?

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Alcohol can cause inflammation, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.