Facts On Alcohol

Facts About Alcohol discloses interesting and obscure information and facts about alcohol and it’s uses.

Alcohol is not often thought of as a drug – largely due to it’s common and widely accepted use in both religious and social practices in many parts of the world. However, it is an addictive drug and compulsive drinking in excess has become one of modern society’s most serious problems.

Facts About Alcohol is a detailed look into how alcohol works and it’s short and long term effects.

Within this document, beverage alcohol (scientifically known as ethyl alcohol, or ethanol) is discussed at length; for example this form of alcohol is produced by fermenting or distilling various fruits, vegetables, or grains. Called Ethyl alcohol,  it is a clear, colorless liquid. Alcoholic beverages get their distinctive colors from the diluents, additives, and by-products of fermentation.

The fermenting of alcoholic beverages is comprehensively covered; Beer is fermented to contain about 5% alcohol by volume (or 3.5% in light beer). Most wine is fermented to have between 10% and 14% alcohol content; however, such fortified wines as sherry, port, and vermouth contain between 14% and 20%. Distilled spirits (whisky, vodka, rum, gin) are first fermented, then distilled to raise the alcohol content. The concentration of alcohol in spirits is 40% by volume, some liqueurs may be stronger.

This complete report reveals many little known facts and information on alcohol, such as:

• Introduction to Alcohol
• How Alcohol Works
• Effects
• BAC (ma/dL) Effect
• Tolerance and Dependence
• Alcohol and Pregnancy

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