Alcohol by volumeAlcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a common measure of the amount of alcohol contained in a given alcoholic beverage. It is defined as the volume the ethanol in the liquid would take if separated from the rest of the solution, divided by the volume of the solution, both at 20 °C (68 °F). Pure ethanol is lighter than water, with a density of 0.78945 g/mL (0.82353 oz/US fl oz; 0.79122 oz/imp fl oz; 0.45633 oz/cu in). The alc/vol standard is used worldwide.Non-alcoholic drinkAn alcohol-free or non-alcoholic drink, also known as a temperance drink or mocktail for alcohol-free cocktail, is a version of an alcoholic drink made without alcohol, or with the alcohol removed or reduced to almost zero. These may take the form of a non-alcoholic mixed drink or non-alcoholic beer, and are widely available where alcoholic drinks are sold.
LiquorLiquor ( , sometimes hard liquor), spirit, distilled spirit, or spirituous liquor are alcoholic drinks produced by the distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar that have already gone through alcoholic fermentation.
WineWine is an alcoholic drink made from fermentedgrape juice. It is produced and consumed in many regions around the world, in a wide variety of styles which are influenced by different varieties of grapes, growing environments, viticulture methods, and production techniques. Wine has been produced for thousands of years, the earliest evidence dating from c. 6000 BCE in present-day Georgia.
Alcohol (drug)Clinical dataPronunciationOther namesAbsolute alcohol; alcohol (USPTooltip United States Pharmacopeia); cologne spirit; drinking alcohol; ethanol (JANTooltip Japanese Accepted Name); ethylic alcohol; EtOH; ethyl alcohol; ethyl hydrate; ethyl hydroxide; ethylol; grain alcohol; hydroxyethane; methylcarbinolPregnancycategoryX (Contraindicated in pregnancy)DependenceliabilityModerateAddictionliabilityModerate (10–15%)Routes ofadministrationCommon: By mouthUncommon: Inhalation, ophthalmic, insufflation, rectal, injectionDrug classDepressant; anxiolytic; analgesic; euphoriant; sedative; emetic; diuretic; general anestheticATC codeV03AZ01 (WHO) Legal statusLegal statusAU: UnscheduledBR:UnscheduledCA: UnscheduledDE: UnscheduledNZ: UnscheduledUK:General sales list (GSL, OTC)US: UnscheduledUN: UnscheduledSE: Age-restricted In general: Legal for recreational use, except in Muslim countries of the Middle East and parts of North Africa and South AsiaPharmacokinetic dataBioavailability80%+Protein bindingWeakly or not at allMetabolismLiver (90%):• Alcohol dehydrogenase• MEOS (CYP2E1)MetabolitesAcetaldehyde; acetic acid; acetyl-CoA; carbon dioxide; water; ethyl glucuronide; ethyl sulfateOnset of actionPeak concentrations:• Range: 30–90 minutes• Mean: 45–60 minutes• Fasting: 30 minutesElimination half-lifeConstant-rate elimination at typical concentrations:• Range: 10–34 mg/dL/hour• Mean: 15-18 mg/dL/hrAt very high concentrations (t1/2): 4.0–4.5 hoursDuration of action6–16 hours (amount of time that levels are detectable)Excretion• Major: metabolism (into carbon dioxide and water)• Minor: urine, breath, sweat (5–10%)IdentifiersIUPAC nameethanolCAS Number64-17-5PubChemCID702IUPHAR/BPS2299DrugBankDB00898ChemSpider682UNII3K9958V90MKEGGD00068ChEBICHEBI:16236ChEMBLChEMBL545PDB ligandEOH (PDBe, RCSB PDB)Chemical and physical dataFormulaC2H6OMolar mass46.069 g·mol3D model (JSmol)Interactive imageDensity0.7893 g/cm (at 20 °C)Melting point−114.14 ± 0.03 °C (−173.45 ± 0.05 °F) Boiling point78.24 ± 0.09 °C (172.83 ± 0.16 °F) Solubility in waterMiscible mg/mL (20 °C)SMILESCCOInChIInChI=1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3Key:LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-NAlcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard liquor).
DrinkA drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. Water is the common basis for drinks. In addition to their vital function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks. Traditionally warm beverages encompass coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Caffeinated drinks that contain the stimulant caffeine have been consumed for centuries.
BeerBeer is an alcoholic beverage produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches from cereal grain—most commonly malted barley, although wheat, maize, rice, and oats are also used. The grain is mashed to convert starch in the grain to sugars, which dissolve in water to form wort. Fermentation of the wort by yeast produces ethanol and carbonation in the beer.
Alcohol proofAlcohol proof (usually termed simply "proof" in relation to a beverage) is a measure of the content of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. The term was originally used in England, and from 1816 was equal to about 1.75 times the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). The United Kingdom changed to use ABV instead of proof.
Drinking cultureDrinking culture is the set of traditions, rituals, and social behaviors associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Although alcoholic beverages and social attitudes toward drinking vary around the world, nearly every civilization has independently discovered the processes of brewing beer, fermenting wine, and distilling spirits, among other practices.
Alcohol lawAlcohol laws are laws relating to manufacture, use, as being under the influence of and sale of alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) or alcoholic beverages. Common alcoholic beverages include beer, wine, (hard) cider, and distilled spirits (e.g., vodka, rum, gin).
Psychoactive drugChemical substance that alters brain functionAn assortment of commonly used psychoactive drugs, including both street drugs and medications (alcohol and caffeine omitted): CocaineCrack cocaineMethylphenidate (Ritalin)EphedrineMDMA (ecstasy)Peyote (mescaline)LSD blotterPsilocybin mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (Unscheduled drug)Amanita muscaria mushroom (muscimol) (Unscheduled drug)Salvia divinorum (salvinorin A)Tylenol 3 (acetaminophen/codeine)Codeine with muscle relaxantPipe tobacco (nicotine) (Unscheduled drug)Bupropion (Wellbutrin)Cannabis (THC)Hashish (THC)Coffee (containing caffeine) being consumed in a social environment; caffeine is widely legal virtually everywhere worldwide making it the most commonly used psychoactive drug.Depiction of alcohol and tobacco (containing nicotine) being used, both of which are commonly legal psychoactive drugs.Chart of relative harmfulness of some psychoactive substancesA psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, mind-altering drug, consciousness-altering drug, psychoactive substance, or psychotropic substance is a chemical substance that alters psychological functioning by modulating central nervous system (CNS) activity.
PartyA party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, recreation, or as part of a festival or other commemoration or celebration of a special occasion. A party will often feature food and beverages, and generally conversation, music, dancing, or other forms of entertainment. Some parties take place in honor of a specific person, day, or event, such as a birthday party, a Super Bowl party, or a St. Patrick's Day party.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.