PSYC62H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Lipoprotein, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Disulfiram
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Chapter 8: alcohol: ethyl alcohol an alcohol that functions as a central nervous system depressant. Isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol which is commonly known as rubbing alcohol. Methyl alcohol/methanol is an industrial solvent used in many products, including antifreeze. It acts as toxin for optic nerves; if consumed, it causes blindness: beverage alcohol is the second most consumed drink after caffeine, highest alcohol consumption per capita occurs in europe, russian, north and south america and australia. Middle east reports the lowest level of alcohol consumption. Beer, wine, and spirits serve as the primary sources of beverage alcohol. Certain energy drinks like four loko also contains alcohol. Small amounts are found in vinegar and cough syrups: the amount of alcohol in a beverage is labeled in two ways : by percentage and by proof (% alcohol and proof of alcohol) Percentage alcohol refers to the number of grams of alcohol found in 100ml of solution e. g. 50g of alcohol in 100ml= 50%
