Ethanol
The type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Fermentation
The chemical action of yeast on sugars
Depressant
A drug that slows the central nervous system
Intoxication
The state in which the body is poised by alcohol or another substance
Binge Drinking
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
Alcohol Poisoning
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose
Psychological Dependence
A condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally
Physiological Dependence
A condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug
Alcohol Abuse
The excessive use of alcohol
Alcoholism
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
The amount of alcohol in a persons blood expressed as a percentage age
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
Alcoholic
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
Recovery
The process of learning to live an alcohol free life
Sobriety
Living without alcohol