Alcohol
By: Matthew Calhoun
Ten Facts about Alcohol
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Fact One
Alcohol also known as ethyl or grain is one of the most accessible and abused substance in America.
Fact Two
The maximum concentration of alcohol through fermentation is 10 to 12%.
Fact Three
Moderate use of alcohol can result in reduced motor skills up to 18 hours after drinking.
Fact Four
Proportionately more alcoholic women die from cirrhosis.
Fact Five
Evidence links a lot of deaths from falling, fires and drowning to drinking.
Fact Six
Various studies estimate that between 13% and 63% of falls are resulted from alcohol.
Fact Seven
A common cause of fires among intoxicated people is falling asleep with a lit cigarette.
Fact Eight
Alcohol is the number one date rape drug.
Fact Nine
Alcohol worsens depression.
Fact Ten
About one third of suicides are linked to alcohol