Alcohol: is it a drug?

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  Introduction  

Alcohol is commonly referred as ethyl alcohol(ethanol) from its IUPAC nomenclature.  According to reports it is mentioned that safest level of alcohol for human health is Zero. Alcohol is a depressant drug. It depletes the body fluids and cause a person to feel thirst.

 


 

  1. How long does alcohol stay in your system?  

How long does alcohol stay in your system?

➡ Alcohol can stay in our system between 6-72 hours where its half life is 4-5 hours. And more:

In body systemTime in system
Bloodup to 12 hours
Breath12-24 hours

 

 


  2. How long does alcohol stay in your urine?  

How long does alcohol stay in your urine?

➡ Alcohol can stay in urine 12-130 hours or up to 14 days for heavy drinking.

In body systemTime in system
Salivaup to 12 hours
Hairup to 90 days

 

 


 

  3. What is sugar alcohol?   

What is sugar alcohol? 

➡ Sugar alcohol are the sweeteners which is a organic compound containing hydroxyl group(OH) to each carbon atom with a general formula HOCH 2(CHOH) n CH 2OH which is mostly used as alternative for regular sugar.

 


 

  4. Is alcohol a depressant?  

Is alcohol a depressant?

➡ Alcohol is a depressant drug which can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters in your brain and affect your feeling, thought and behavior. Alcohol affect the part of the brain that control inhibition so you may feel relaxed, less anxious, and more confident after the consumption of alcohol.

 


 

 Read more: The dangers of smoking

 

The healthy-life-expert.com crew collected the information via a field visit to provide accurate and genuine information.

 

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