1. Alcohol
Alcohol

2. Types of Alcohol
Ethyl Alcohol: The form of alcohol in beer, wine, and hard liquor.

3. Methyl Alcohol: A poisonous form of alcohol used in anti-freeze and fuels. It is processed from wood and sometimes called wood alcohol or methanol.
Can be very toxic and cause blindness because it effect the optic nerves.

4. Ethylene glycol, also known as antifreeze, is the most harmful type of alcohol. It should never be consumed, as it is deadly.

5. Isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is a common household product. It is used as a disinfectant and as an ingredient in cologne and after-shave lotion.

6. Proof vs Alcohol Percentage
The alcoholic content in a beverage is determined relative to its proof, which is twice the alcohol content.
To determine how much ethanol (alcohol) is in a drink, divide the proof by half, and then divide that number by 100. Multiply the result by the number of ounces in the drink. Remember that proof is twice the percent of alcohol.

7. Which One Has More Alcohol?

8. They all are the SAME
5 ounces of wine 24 proof 24 ÷ 2 = 12 (% alcohol) 12 ÷ 100 = x 5 oz = 0.6 ounces ethanol
12 ounces of beer 10 proof 10 ÷ 2 = 5 (% alcohol) 5 ÷ 100 = x 12 oz = 0.6 ounces ethanol
1 1/2 shot 80 proof 80 ÷ 2 = 40 (% alcohol) 40 ÷ 100 = x 1.5 oz = 0.6 ounces ethanol

9. PROOF vs ALCOHOL %
Take the percent of Alcohol and multiply it by 2 to get the proof.
40% alcohol = 80 proof
15% alcohol = 30 proof
50% alcohol = 100 proof

10. DEFINITIONS:
Alcoholic: A person who suffers from a disease called alcoholism; a problem drinker who cannot control his/her drinking.
Abstainer: One who doesn’t drink alcohol or use other drugs.
Alcoholism: The disease of being addicted to alcohol.

11. Tolerance: A condition that occurs when a person’s system has become accustomed to a certain level of alcohol. The person needs more of the chemical to get drunk each time.

12. HOW DOES ALCOHOL WORK IN THE BODY:
Alcohol follows the same path that food does. However, about 20% of the alcohol passes directly into the blood from the stomach. Within minutes the alcohol has circulated throughout the body. The majority of the alcohol passes into the small intestine, where it is absorbed into the blood.

13. LONG-TERM EFFECTS:
There are a variety of long-term effects of alcohol usage. They include:
Tolerance: Makes it necessary to drink more and more to produce the same effect. This person may continue to function until severe physical damage results.

14. Dependence:
Some people become physiologically dependent on alcohol. This is marked by tolerance and withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms range from jumpiness, sweating, poor appetite, tremors, convulsions and hallucinations.

15. Liver problems:
Alcohol interferes with the liver’s ability to break down fats. The fats build up in the liver and a condition known as a fatty liver develops. This interferes with the growth of new liver cells. It can be reversed when drinking stops. Cirrhosis of the liver may also occur. Liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with useless scar tissue. There is no blood flow to the scarred area and the work of the liver is greatly reduced. Symptoms include high blood pressure and jaundice.

17. Brain Damage:
Long-term, excessive alcohol use leads to major brain damage. There can be a loss of intellectual abilities. These could include memory and problem solving abilities.

19. Synergistic Effect
Mixing alcohol with other drugs or medicines causes the multiplier effect. This can cause impairment of both mental and physical abilities.

20. The Law
DWI: Driving While Intoxicated, a serious crime that can lead to jail, a fine, and/or loss of one’s drivers license.
DUI: Driving Under Influence: operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.