Alcohol abuse

Alcohol has the vast usage in our daily life, such as gasohol (a type of petrol that has 20 percent of ethanol) and for some cosmetic purposes. On the other hand, alcohol abuse, which can be fatal towards human being, are common in our society. Explain, in your own words, the causes and the consequences of alcohol abuse.  

 

References:

• http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm
• http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_consumption_and_health
• http://eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/ethanol.html
• http://biofuelwatch.org.uk                                  

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