alcohol

central nervous system

your brain and spinal cord

depressant

a drug that slows body functioning

BAC/BAL

the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream

proof/percentage

the amount of alcohol in a drink

oxidation

the alcohol at the rate ½ ounce per hour

intoxication

physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol

alchohol poisoning

damage to the physical health causes by drinking too much alcohol

hangover

the uncomfortable effect of drinking alcohol

cirrhosis

a deadly disease the replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue

alcohol abuse

the inability to drink in moderation at the appropriate times

fetal alcohol syndrome

a mental retardation and organ abnormalities

proof

a measure of the percent given volume of a beverage that is made up of alchole