Alcohol

Ethanol

type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages

Fermentation

Natural Process; Chemical action of yeast on sugars

Spirits/Liquor

created by distillation of grains, fruit, or vegetables that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation

Wine

Made from grapes; Fermented without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, water or other nutrient

Beer

Produced by brewing; Fermentation of sugars mainly derived from cereal grain starches

Intoxication

physical and mental Impairment resulting from the use of alcohol

Short term effect on blood vessels

carry alcohol to all parts of the body; causes blood vessels to dilate

Short term effect on the heart

causes a decrease in heart rate and BP

Diuretic

tells kidneys to release water from the circulatory system

Fatty liver

condition where fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down

Cirrhosis

scarring of the liver

Hepatitis

inflammation or infection of the liver

Multiplier Effect

Occurs when two or more medicines are taken with alcohol which increase the effect of the alcohol and the medicine

Binge drinking

Periodic excessive drinking

Alcohol Poisoning

A dangerous toxic condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time and can cause death

Alcoholism

A disease characterized by the physical and physiological dependence on the drug ethanol