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Alcohol is primarily absorbed through the stomach and the small intestines. It is considered a food because it has calories, but does not need to be digested and proceeds directly into the body through the digestive system.
The majority of alcohol in the body is eliminated by the liver. Ninety percent is eliminated through the body, while ten percent is eliminated (unchanged) through sweat and urine.
# Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.
# Alcohol is among the most abused drugs in our society.
# Alcohol can be as potent as many other illegal drugs.
# Alcohol can cause severe damage to a developing fetus.
# People often do not realize that they are becoming dependent on alcohol.
Posted : 04/03/2009 11:59 am