Part one of term paper
Alcohol, probably the oldest drug known, has been used at least since the earliest records exist. Out of the many numerous types of alcohol, ethyl alcohol is the one consumed in drinking. People drink Alcohol in three main beverages, these are, beer, which contains 3% to 8% alcohol, wines, which contain 8% to 12% alcohol, and distilled ...

Part two of term paper
... of the alcohol content. The higher the alcohol content of the beverage consumed, the more alcohol will enter the blood stream. The amount and type of food in the stomach also affects the rate of absorption. Drinking when the stomach is full will cause less intoxication, because of the food in the stomachs fats and proteins, which slow the rate of alcohol absorption. After alcohol passes through the stomach, it is rapidly absorbed through the wall of the intestines into the blood ...