Drugs
Information: Alcohol
Substance: Alcohol
Category: Depressant
Short-term effects
Effects last several hours. Intensity and speed
of onset increased if alcohol is concentrated and
stomach empty. Half a pint of beer, a glass of wine
and a single whiskey contain the same amount of
alcohol. Clumsiness and impaired judgment starts
after 3-4 pints of beer.
Long-term
effects
Heavy drinking is associated with increased risk
of strokes, liver disease, high blood pressure,
infertility, diseases of the nervous system and
strong physical dependence. Withdrawal after very
heavy use can involve delirium which can be fatal.
Regular heavy drinking in pregnancy can cause lasting
damage to the baby.
How
long it stays in your system
Lasts in
your system approximately one hour per unit consumed,
There are approximately 2 Units in a regular Pint
of Beer.
Scientific
/ Trade or Slang Name
Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Booze, alcohol brand names,
beers, wines, spirits, liqueurs
Method
of use
A liquid which is swallowed |
