alcohol

Central nervous system (CNS)

the brain and the spinal cord

Depressant

a drug that slows the body’s functioning

BAC/BAL

the amount of alcohol In your bloodstream

Oxidation

the alcohol at the rate ½ ounce per hour

Intoxication

the physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol

Alcohol Poisoning

damage to the physical health caused by drinking to much alcohol

Hangover

the uncomfortable effects caused by drinking too much alcohol

Cirrhosis

a deadly disease that replaces healthy liver tissue with useless scar tissue

Alcohol Abuse

the inability to drink in moderation at the appropriate times

FAS - fetal alcohol syndrome

a birth defect that causes the unborn baby to be exposed to alcohol

proof/precentage

the measure of a given volume of a beverage that is made up of alcohol