Alcohol

The alcohol in alcoholic beverages is ethanol. Medieval alchemists used the word alcohol for the products of distillation.

Is alcohol a nutrient?

Alcohol is a macronutrient; 1 gram provides 7 Calories.

Is alcohol a drug?

Alcohol is a psychoactive drug, a depressant of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that can affect perception, mood, consciousness, cognition and behavior.

Is alcohol a poison?

Alcohol consumed in small amounts by an adult is not a poison, but when consumed in excessive amounts, it can cause acute poisoning and over the long-term, damage to the liver, brain and nerves, heart and other body organs.