The Basics About Alcohol
by Craig Dawber
Alcohol has had its ups and downs throughout history. Most
people look at it as a casual way to relax and have a good time. For others it is a serious drug that has impacted their
life in a bad way. Alcohol can be good or bad depending on
how you use it. There are many effects, both short term
and long term, that come with using alcohol.
Alcohol is a legal drug. It is a depressant which means it slows down your body. There are four basic types of alcohol
- Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl. Ethyl is used in making
beverages for consumption. The other types can not be consumed. Alcoholic beverages are made through fermentation of yeast in the alcohol or through distillation of the alcohol.
Alcohol use can be casual or become an addiction.
The use of alcohol produces results based upon how much of
it is consumed in conjunction with
other factors, like your
tolerance level and body weight. The first effects usually include impaired judgment, reduction in coordination and a relaxed feeling. Intoxication occurs when the liver can not metabolize the alcohol. When this happens these initial effects are made worse. In some cases death can occur when the respiratory system is severely depressed by an overload of alcohol on the body. Over a period of use a person builds up tolerance to alcohol meaning that each time they use it they must consume more to achieve the effects.
Long term alcohol use can damage the liver and the brain.
Drinking during pregnancy can cause birth defects and driving
while intoxicated can cause accidents. Drinking has also been
found to have some positive long term effects. Those who have
one to two drinks per day are found to have a lower risk of
developing
heart disease and cancer than those who do not drink. While there are many sides to the issues of alcohol use, the facts speak for themselves. Most bad problems associated with alcohol can be avoided by responsible drinking habits.
Alcohol has its friends and foes. Research is being done constantly to test the effects alcohol has on the body. Responsible drinking is encouraged to avoid many alcohol related issues and problems. Responsible drinking is alcohol use by those over the legal drinking age and in a non-abusive manner.
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