ALCOHOL

It is a liquid organic compound that affects normal body metabolism.

KINDS OF ALCOHOL

Ethyl Alcohol

It is used for alcoholic beverages formed

from fermentation of fruits or grains of cereals, and

also known as grain alcohol.

It has poisonous properties and used as

Denaturant additive for ethanol for industrial.

Isoprophyl Alcohol or Rubbing Alcohol

Methyl Alcohol Or Wood Alcohol

It is commonly used as disinfectant

and solvent in industries.

Types of Alcoholic Drink

Beer

Description

Produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from starchbased material.

The most commonly used is malted barley.

Wheat, corn, and rice are also widely used in conjunction

With the barley. Less widely used starch sources include

Cassava root, potato and agave.

Example

Regular Beer 4% to 7%

Malt Beer 5%

Wine

Made from fermentation of grape juice. The natural chemical

Balance of grapes is such that they ferment completely

Without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients.

Grapes are usually used to produce wine but any fruit may be used.

Distilled

A liquid preparation meant for consumption containing ethyl

Alcohol purified by distillation from a fermented substance such

As fruit, vegetables or grain. The word spirits generally refers

To distilled beverages low in sugars and containing at

Least 35% alcohol by volume.

Mixed

Any alcoholic drink mixed with juice, sodas or with

Other type of alcoholic drink.

Alcohol content of mixed drinks depends on the alcohol amount of liquors mixed.

Blood Alcohol Concentration

(BAC)

It is the percentage of alcohol in measured quantity of blood.

It can be determined directly through the analysis of a blood sample

or directly through the analysis of exhaled air.

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.02

1/ 1 Feels Hrs. light 2 and relaxed

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.05

1 2 Feels high, 1/4 Hrs. reduced inhibition, high confidence, poor decisionmaking

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.10

2 5 Hrs.

Memory loss, poor physical coordination, slurred speech, happy or depressed feeling

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.20

10 Poor Hrs. reflexes,

confused feelings

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.30

15 7 1/2 16

Sleepy, total loss of Hour coordination, s little sensation

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.40

10 20

Might Hrs. become comatose and stoop breathing

Blood Alcohol Level

Ounces of Alcohol

Time to release from blood

Effect on the individual

0.50

15 26 Deep Hrs coma to . and 16

death

Alcohol stimulates a person to become livelier.

Alcohol enhances sexual performance and desire.

Alcohol promotes good sleep.

Alcohol helps people to forget their problems.

Alcohol is a good way to cope with cold weather.

Beer is not hard liquor, so it can be consumed safely.

Alcohol is good for the heart, so one should drink alcohol everyday.

It is the alcohol that makes an individual do undersirable behavior.

An individual should also drink while others are drinking.