Alcohol and Its Effects

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Alcohol

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A drug that slows brain and body reactions (a depressant).

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Drug

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A chemical substance that causes changes in the body or behavior.

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Depressant

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A drug that slows brain and body reactions.

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Fermentation

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Process where yeast feed on sugars in food, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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Volume

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The amount of liquid in a drink (measured in ounces).

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Percent (%) of Alcohol

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The strength of alcohol in a beverage.

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Alcohol Content

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The total amount of pure alcohol in a drink.

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Peer Pressure

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Influence from friends or classmates.

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Media

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TV, movies, social media, or online sources that can influence choices.

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Intoxication

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When a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol.