Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 5TAI
Summary Introduction

To discuss: The terms problem drinker and alcoholic

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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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