| A | B |
|---|
| ethanol | the type f 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 poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced |
| alcohol abuse | the excessive use of alcohol |
| metabolism | the process by which the body breaks down substances |
| blood alcohol concentration | the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage |
| binge drinking | drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting |
| alcohol poisoning | a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose |
| fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) | a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems |
| alcoholism | a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol |
| alcoholic | an addict who is dependent on alcohol |
| recovery | the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life |
| detoxification | a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol |
| sobriety | living without alcohol |
