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Introduction
• A)Distilled liquors
Brandy, Whisky, Arrack, Vodka, Rum,(30-50%)
• B)Fermented liquors
Beer, Fortified wines (04-18%)
• C)Compound liquors
Gin (40-50%)
Overconsumption of alcohol is contributing
factor in violent crimes such as physical and
sexual assault and homicide.
- Ratio- 1.33:1
Problems
However,
- the peak blood alcohol concentration,
- the time taken to reach the peak,
- the area under the blood alcohol curve,
- the time taken to reach a zero blood alcohol level
varies from person to person and within the same person over
time.
• Ingestion
• Inhalation
• Skin contact
Metabolism
• Methanol alcohol dehydrogenase
Formaldehyde
oxidises
Formic acid
Formic acid:
• can not be detoxified.
• Elimination takes 5-10 times longer than
ethanol.
• Can develop severe acidosis.
• Death can occur within 5 hours.