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    booze
    /buːz/

    noun

    • 1. alcoholic drink: "I wonder where he's hidden his booze"

    verb

    • 1. drink alcohol, especially in large quantities: "I expect he's boozing"

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  2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAlcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 28, 2024 · Overview. Alcohol and alcoholic beverages contain ethanol, which is a psychoactive and toxic substance with dependence-producing properties. Alcohol has been widely used in many cultures for centuries, but it is associated with significant health risks and harms.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alcohol_(drug)Alcohol (drug) - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Alcohol is found in fermented beverages such as beer, wine, and distilled spirit [21] – in particular, rectified spirit, [22] and serves various purposes; it is used as a recreational drug, for example by college students, for self-medication, and in warfare.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › alcohol-consumptionAlcohol consumption | Drinking, Intoxication, Health Effects, &...

    Jun 20, 2024 · Alcohol consumption, the drinking of beverages containing ethyl alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are consumed largely for their physiological and psychological effects, but they are often consumed within specific social contexts.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › in-depth › alcoholAlcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 21, 2024 · The bottom line is that alcohol is potentially addictive, can cause intoxication, and contributes to health problems and preventable deaths. If you already drink at low levels and continue to drink, risks for these issues appear to be low. But the risk is not zero.

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  7. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / How bad is booze?

    Jul 9, 2024 · Statistically, drinking alcohol regularly represents just under 1% lifetime risk of death. But actually an hour of TV watching or eating a bacon sandwich a couple of times a week is more...

  8. familydoctor.org › condition › alcoholAlcohol Misuse Treatment - What Is Alcohol Misuse? |...

    Jun 25, 2024 · One alcoholic drink is defined as a 12-ounce bottle of beer; a 5-ounce glass of wine; or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (such as whiskey, rum, or tequila). You are misusing alcohol when: You drink 8 drinks per week or more than 4 drinks per occasion (for women).

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › beerBeer | Definition, History, Types, Brewing Process, & Facts

    Jun 24, 2024 · Beer is an alcoholic beverage produced by extracting raw materials with water, boiling (usually with hops), and fermenting. In some countries beer is defined by law—as in Germany. Brewing in the 21st century is a large-scale industry. Learn about the history, types, and brewing process of beer.