what is alcohol used
Alcohol is a depressant and contains ethyl alcohol or ethanol. Ethanol is an intoxicating ingredient in beer, wine and liquor, and produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars and starches.he disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations. Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and increased socialbility; the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea and vomiting.