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14 Cards in this Set
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Ethanol |
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages |
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Fermentation |
The chemical action of yeast on sugars |
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Depressant |
A drug that shows the central nervous system |
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Intoxication |
The state in which the bodybid poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced |
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Alcohol abuse |
The excessive use of alcohol |
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Metabolism |
The process by which the body breaks down substances |
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Blood alcohol concentration |
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage |
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Binge drinking |
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting |
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Alcohol poisoning |
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose |
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Fetal alcohol syndrome |
A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems |
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Alcoholism |
An addict who is dependent on alcohol |
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Alcoholism |
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence in drinks that contain alcohol |
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Recovery |
The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life |
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Sobriety |
Living without alcohol |
