What is alcohol? Alcohol is any of a series of volatile hydroxyl
compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation.
Alcohol is produced by fermenting the sugar or starch from
various fruits and grains. Ethanol (or Ethyl Alcohol) which is
mostly used in beverage drinks is a member of the alcohol
category of chemicals. A fairly well-known alcohol fact is that
ethanol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system, even
though it’s less toxic than other members of the series.
Alcoholic drinks include beer (5%alcohol), wine (12-15% alcohol)
and liquor (45% alcohol). How does alcohol work? Among other
important alcohol facts, the process of its metabolism needs
special attention: alcohol, unlike food, is not digested but
gets absorbed fast into the bloodstream. The blood carries the
alcohol to all-important organs, such as the liver, heart and
brain. The nervous system is affected and thus influences the
activity of the person. The drinker’s blood alcohol
concentration depends on: - The amount consumed