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