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alcoholic beverage |
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alcoholic beverageAny fermented liquor, such as wine, beer, or distilled liquor, that contains ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, as an intoxicating agent. When an alcoholic beverage is ingested, the alcohol is rapidly absorbed in the stomach and intestines because it does not undergo any digestive processes. It is distributed to the rest of the body through the blood and has a pronounced depressant action on the brain. Under the influence of alcohol, the drinker is less alert, less able to discern objects in the environment, slower in reacting to stimuli, and generally prone to sleep. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Anyone wanting to report businesses they think are selling alcohol
to minors and conducting other criminal activity can call Kuper at (661)
948-8466 or the Alcoholic Beverage Control office in Van Nuys at (818)
901-5017. Citing the Australian experience with a similar
tax, they believe that the extra cost on alcoholic beverages would
reduce the consumption of alcohol. While many factors contribute to underage
drinking, unintentional marketing to underage consumers by companies
within the alcoholic beverage industry might be at least partially
responsible. |
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