Alcohol addiction

Understanding Alcohol Addiction And Abuse Typically, when we refer to alcohol, we mean the alcohol present in beer, wine, and spirits. These beverages include alcohol, which is what makes you intoxicated. Additionally, it can be discovered in several medications, mouthwashes, home goods, and essential oils (scented liquid taken from certain plants).  It is produced through the chemical process of fermentation, which makes use of yeast and sugar. There are various kinds of alcohol. Alcohol used to manufacture alcoholic beverages is known as ethyl alcohol (ethanol).  Regular or excessive alcohol consumption may raise the chance of developing various cancers, including mouth, throat, esophagus, breast, liver, colon, and rectum. Like other substances, alcohol has an impact on how your body functions. Unfortunately, it may also be addictive and harmful. Although drinking a little alcohol can help you feel happier or more at ease, alcohol is actually a depressant. Which means: Your thoughts, feelings, and behavior will change if your body's communication with your brain is slowed down. Composition of drugs Alcoholic beverages vary in strength (have a higher concentration of alcohol). Alcohol ranges from 0.9% to 6% in beer. Between 12% and 14% in wine. Sherry and port, two fortified wines, have 18% to 20% alcohol. 40% to 50% is found in alcoholic beverages like scotch, rum, vodka, and bourbon. This means that wine and spirits will impact yo…