Alcohol

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How is alcohol made?
It is made by adding yeast to a sugary solution.
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Why is alcohol a drug that is unable to kill in the short term?
When people drink a certain amount of alcohol, they will become unconscious before being able to drink a fatal amount.
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Why are some people dependent on alcohol?
They are dependent on it because their bodies have created a tolerance to it.
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How will alcohol affect the central nervous system?
When alcohol is absorbed into the blood it will be carried to the brain where it will affect the central nervous system.
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How can cirrhosis affect the liver?
Cirrhosis will affect the liver by damaging the liver tissues and the liver cells being replaced by fat.
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What is the liver unable to do?
The liver is unable to remove toxins.
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How many hours does it take for alcohol to be removed from the body?
Seven.
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Why is alcohol a drug that is unable to kill in the short term?

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When people drink a certain amount of alcohol, they will become unconscious before being able to drink a fatal amount.

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Why are some people dependent on alcohol?

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How can cirrhosis affect the liver?

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