Drinking culture

drink containing alcohols, typically ethanol

Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic alcohol use has been mentioned in the earliest historical records. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated there were 283 million people with alcohol use disorders worldwide . The term alcoholism was first coined in 1852, but alcoholism and alcoholic are considered stigmatizing and likely to discourage seeking treatment, so diagnostic terms such as alcohol use disorder and alcohol dependence are often used instead in a clinical context.

negative effect(s) induced by the ingestion of ethanol (alcohol)

A hangover is the experience of various unpleasant physiological and psychological effects usually following the consumption of alcohol, such as wine, beer, and liquor. Hangovers can last for several hours or for more than 24 hours. Typical symptoms of a hangover may include headache, drowsiness, weakness, concentration problems, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, muscle ache, gastrointestinal distress (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), absence of hunger, light sensitivity, depression, sweating, hyper-excitability, high blood pressure, irritability, and anxiety.

ritual in which a drink is taken

Meze ( ; also spelled mezze or mezé) is a selection of small dishes served as appetizers in Eastern Mediterranean cuisines. It is similar to Spanish tapas and Italian stuzzichini. A meze may be served as a part of a multi-course meal or form a meal in itself. Meze are often served with spirits such as arak, rakia, raki, oghi, ouzo, or grappa at meyhane and ouzeri.

thumb|A Bacchanalian Revel Before a Term, [[Nicolas Poussin, 1632–1633]]

thumb|right | Tapas bar and restaurant at Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor, Madrid

thumb|250px|Nightlife in Times Square, Midtown [[Manhattan. One of the many nicknames for New York City is The City That Never Sleeps.]] thumb|São Paulo|São Paulo, [[Brazil, has the best nightlife in the world, according to the World's Best Cities 2026.]] thumb|Attendees at a nightclub in [[Cape Town, South Africa]] thumb|Offer Nissim perform at [[Haoman 17 in Tel Aviv, Israel]] Nightlife is a collective term for entertainment that is available and generally more popular from the late evening into the early hours of the morning. It includes pubs, bars, nightclubs, parties, live music, concerts

thumb|upright=1.2|An in Gotanda, Tokyo. The signboard on the right shows a menu with regular dishes (left) and seasonal entrees – (right).

informal but rather elegant dress suitable for semi-formal occasions

Zakuski (, ; ) is the term for an assortment of cold hors d'oeuvres, entrées and snacks in Russian food culture. They are considered to be an integral part of any Russian festive meal, as well as often everyday meals.

marketing term for a time when a bar or restaurant offers reduced prices on alcoholic drinks

horn of a bovid used as a drinking vessel

party at which cocktails are served

song sung while drinking alcohol

modern epithet for drinking alcoholic beverages with an intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time

thumb|300px|The sculpture of a man holding a Drinking horn|horn in [[Tbilisi modeled on an ancient Colchian statuette affectionately monikered as "tamada".]]

flask used to carry alcoholic beverages

minimum age for legal alcohol consumption

tall chair type

establishment that feature attractive staff that cater to people seeking drinks and attentive conversation

luxury Late Roman glass vessel

270px|thumb|Nighttime botellón of Spanish youths visiting Rome (2006) 270px|thumb|Common scene after botellón (2009) Botellón (; Spanish for "big bottle") is a Spanish activity when people congregate in public areas to socialize while drinking alcohol. The activity is popular among teenagers and young adults partly in response to rising drink prices at bars or clubs, and partly because more people can meet in one place. Botellón is not an alternative to typical nightlife, but is rather an economical way to drink with people before going out to bars, discos, or clubs.

ways and means to consume alcohol sensibly and in a socially responsible way

Dwarf-tossing, also called midget-tossing, is a pub/bar attraction or activity in which people with dwarfism, wearing special padded clothing or Velcro costumes, are thrown onto mattresses or at Velcro-coated walls. Participants compete to throw the person with dwarfism the farthest. Dwarf-tossing was started in Australia as a form of pub entertainment in the early 1980s. A related, formerly practiced activity was dwarf-bowling, in which a person with dwarfism was placed on a skateboard and used as a bowling ball.

thumb|Drinking at a brüderschaft thumb|upright|Advertising poster, ; American magician Harry Kellar making a brüderschaft with the devil The ' ( in German) or ' () is a drinking ritual, or a rite of passage, to consolidate friendship. Two people simultaneously drink a glass of the same alcoholic beverage each, with their arms intertwined at the elbows. A "brotherly kiss" is customary after emptying the glasses, which then seals the ritual. Thence they are considered good friends and address each other informally.

the short-term effects of alcohol on human beings

thumb|A group of Japanese people in Kumamoto begin to drink

historical event in Great Britain

thumb|A snaps thumb|Snaps drinking in Sweden, early 20th century. In the Nordic countries, especially Denmark and Sweden, but not in Iceland, snaps ( , ), among many nicknames, is a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal.

A is a Japanese drinking party that takes place at the end of the year and is generally held among groups of co-workers or friends. The purpose of the party, as its name implies, is to forget the woes and troubles of the past year, and hopefully look to the new year, usually by consumption of large amounts of alcohol. A bōnenkai does not take place on any specific day, but they are usually held within December.

subculture

food accompanying alcohol

person who by agreement stays sober in order to drive a vehicle for non-sober persons

public health campaign

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active ingredient in alcoholic beverages

19th century iconic concocter

is a Japanese alcoholic drink consisting of heated sake, sugar, and a raw egg.

drink with a raw egg and sauce

subculture

thumb|A woman shotgunning a can of beer Shotgunning is a means of consuming a beverage, especially beer, very quickly by punching a hole in the side of the can, near the bottom, placing the mouth over the hole, and pulling the tab to open the top. The beverage quickly drains, and is quickly consumed.

type of beer glass in shape of a riding boot

multi-passenger bike powered by the passengers, while steering and braking is controlled by a driver who does not provide pedaling power

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announcement made shortly before a bar closes for the night, informing patrons of their last chance to buy alcoholic beverages

questionnaire to screen patients for hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption

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Pantsdrunk (stylized as Päntsdrunk; , ) is a form of drinking culture, originating in Finland, in which the drinker consumes alcoholic drinks at home dressed in very little clothing, usually underwear, with no intention of going out. To a large extent, it is still considered a way of life in Finland, possibly related to the stereotyped lack of social contacts among Finns. The forced isolation of people in their own homes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a global trend for this drinking habit.

alcoholic drink

Social and psychological factors that cause alcoholism in families

Reality television series hosted by Jon Taffer wherein said host attempts to rescue failing bars

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drink taken shortly before bedtime

social event

alcoholic beverage consumed with the aim of lessening the effects of a hangover

Cultural practice of drinking from shoes

thumb|The head table of a fraternity commercium in Vienna in the early 1950s A commercium (plural commercia) is a traditional academic feast in universities in Central and Northern European countries. In Germany it is called a or . It is organised by student fraternities in Germanic and Baltic countries, as well as Poland.

injection of ethyl alcohol into the rectum for absorption