Alcohol
An addictive drug and poison (especially for some groups). Often combined with other drugs (such as cannabis or cocaine), either because of the effects of the alcohol itself in the form of increased risk taking behaviours and reduced inhibition and/or because alcohol amplifies the effects of the drug it is being combined with.
It's all ethanol at the end of the day.
Alcohol is catabolic so leads to muscle loss.
Calorie wise, 7 calories per gram, considered a carbohydrate;
- Wine is better than beer
- Spirits are better than wine
Note that any alcohol consumption ...
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Effects of Use
Burdens
- Addiction/dependence
- Adipose??? fat gain
- Death
- Depression
- Gout
- Dizziness
- Hangover
- hanxiety
- dehydration
- Nausea
- Poisoning
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
- Liver sorosis ????
- Hypotension (first 6-12hrs)1
- Hypertension (after first 6-12hrs)1
- typically leads to lower activity levels
Benefits
There are some...
Random Facts
- Ethanol is an antidote to methanol poisoning.
References
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Last Updated: 2026-09-14