1. Alcohol Chapter 22

2. Facts about Alcohol Alcohol is more accurately known as ETHANOL. ETHANOL= the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages, and is a powerful and addictive drug. Ethanol can be produced synthetically and naturally through FERMENTATION of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Fermentation is the chemical action of yeast on sugars.

3. Facts Continued At first drinking alcohol you get a energy “rush”. This “rush” masks the true effects of a depressant. Depressant- a drug that slows the central nervous system. Drinking affects a persons motor skills by slowing reaction time and impairing vision. Clear thinking, good judgment also deminish.

4. Intoxication The state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

5. Factors That Enhance Intoxication A persons body size Amount of food in the body The rate of intake of alcohol