WHAT IS ALCOHOL? ALCOHOL is a drug.it is classed as depressant meaning that it slows down vital functions-resulting in slurred speech,unsteady movement,disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.As far how it affects the mind, it is best understood as a drug that reduces a person's ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.although classified as depressant,the amount of alcohol consumed determines the type of effect.most people drink for stimulant affect,such as a beer or glass of wine taken to "loosen up."but if a person consumes more than the body can handle,they then experience alcohol's depressant effect.they start to feel "stupid"or lose coordination and control.alcohol overdose cause even more severe depressant effects {inability to feel pain,toxicity where the body vomits the poison,and finally unconsciousness or,worse,coma or death from severe toxic overdose].these reaction depend on how much is consumed and how quickly.THERE are different kinds of alcohol.Ethyl alcohol{ethanol},the only alcohol used in beverages,is produced by the fermentation of grains and fruits,fermenting is a chemical process whereby yeast act upon certain ingredients in the foods,creating alcohol.Fermented drinks,such as beer and wine,contain from 2% alcohol to 20% alcohol.distilled drinks,or liquor,contain from 40% to 50% or more alcohol.the usual alcohol content for each is; BEER 2-6% ALCOHOL CIDER 4-8% ALCOHOL WINE 8-20% ALCOHOL TEQUILA 40% ALCOHOL RUM 40% OR MORE ALCOHOL BRANDY 40% OR MORE ALCOHOL GIN 40-47% ALCOHOL WHISKEY 40-50% ALCOHOL VODKA 40-50% ALCOHOL LIQUEURS 15-60% ALCOHOL....
