Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 5PQ
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To discuss: The term delirium tremens
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Alcohol refers to a psychoactive substance that is active ingredient present in the drinks such as hard liquor, wine, and beer. It is chemically termed as ethanol.
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