Alcohol Overview and Types
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What is the most abused drug in our society?

Alcohol

What type of drug is alcohol classified as?

Central nervous system depressant

What are the various names for alcohol?

Ethanol, ethyl alcohol, ETOH

What is the only non-medical drug taken only by mouth?

<p>Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of the population actually become dependent on alcohol?

<p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drug?

<p>Anything that alters the normal course of body functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of a depressant drug, such as alcohol?

<p>Slows the heart rate, slows breathing, can put some body systems to sleep, causes changes in feelings, emotions, and rational thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much alcohol does beer contain?

<p>3-6% by volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much alcohol does wine contain?

<p>4-24% by volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much alcohol does distilled spirits (whiskey, vodka, gin) contain?

<p>40-50% (80-100 proof)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol can be consumed with any degree of safety?

<p>Ethyl alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol is found in cleaning products, shellac and is used to make formaldehyde and is toxic?

<p>Methyl alcohol (aka methanol, wood alcohol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol is used as an antiseptic and can cause gastrointestinal distress as well as damage to the lungs?

<p>Isopropyl alcohol (aka isopropanol, rubbing alcohol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol is made from the molasses of beets and is used in lacquer, tanning products, and film production?

<p>Butyl alcohol (aka butanol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of alcohol is ethyl alcohol with additives (methanol or acetone) to make it undrinkable?

<p>Denatured alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by alcohol use?

<p>The consumption of beverage alcohol within some socially prescribed or ritualistic context</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alcohol misuse?

<p>Unintentional or inappropriate use of beverage alcohol resulting in impaired well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alcohol abuse?

<p>Deliberate or unintentional use of beverage alcohol which results in impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 social, legal drugs associated with fun and good times?

<p>Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal intoxication level in the US?

<p>0.08 BAC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alcohol dependence?

<p>Psychological and/or physical need for beverage alcohol characterized by compulsive use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads some people to believe they don't have a problem with alcohol?

<p>They do not suffer from physical withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percent of people have tried alcohol at some point during their lifetime?

<p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percent of the population drinks on a daily basis?

<p>7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percent of the adult population are classified as regular drinkers?

<p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alcohol Overview

  • Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in society.
  • Classified as a central nervous system depressant.

Alcohol Types and Chemical Names

  • Known chemically as ethanol, ethyl alcohol, or ETOH.
  • Ethyl alcohol is the only type of alcohol safe for consumption.

Alcohol Content in Beverages

  • Beer contains 3-6% alcohol by volume.
  • Wine varies widely with 4-24% alcohol by volume.
  • Distilled spirits like whiskey, vodka, and gin contain 40-50% alcohol (80-100 proof).

Types of Alcohol

  • Methyl alcohol (methanol, wood alcohol) is toxic and found in industrial products.
  • Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is used as an antiseptic and can cause gastrointestinal and respiratory issues.
  • Butyl alcohol (butanol) is derived from molasses and used in industrial applications.
  • Denatured alcohol contains additives to avoid consumption and is used as a solvent.

Alcohol Use and Misuse

  • Alcohol use refers to consumption within social or ritualistic contexts.
  • Alcohol misuse involves unintentional or inappropriate use causing impaired well-being.
  • Alcohol abuse encompasses both deliberate and unintentional consumption leading to impairment.

Alcohol Consumption Statistics

  • Approximately 10% of the population becomes dependent on alcohol.
  • 90% of individuals have tried alcohol at some point in their lives.
  • Daily drinkers make up about 7% of the population.
  • Regular drinkers constitute around 60% of adults.
  • The legal intoxication threshold in the US is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08.
  • Major social drugs associated with enjoyment include alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine.

Alcohol Dependence

  • Characterized by psychological and physical needs, compulsive use, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Many individuals with dependence may not recognize their issue due to the absence of physical withdrawal symptoms.

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This quiz explores the different types of alcohol, their chemical names, and their effects on society. Learn about the various alcohol content in beverages, as well as the misuse and risks associated with different types of alcohol. Test your knowledge on this widely consumed and often abused substance.

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