Alcohol - ANSWER The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified
or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSWER Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or
solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being con-
sumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANSWER Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSWER A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or con-
coction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things,
beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANSWER The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor en-
hanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These elements soak
in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount of time creating in-
fusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANSWER 21 years of age
Minor - ANSWER A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSWER The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the prem-
ises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
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,On-Premises - ANSWER The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the prem-
ises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSWER The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured,
stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are
mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANSWER Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out
to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly
served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and
sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a
sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its
guests.
Retailer - ANSWER A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or con-
sumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSWER Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed
with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other
spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol
or other substances.
Underage Person - ANSWER A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who
is under 21 years of age.
Wine - ANSWER Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural con-
tents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by
the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSWER a stimulant
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, Alcohol acts as - ANSWER a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal
reactions and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANSWER depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANSWER 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANSWER 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANSWER 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this
order - ANSWER 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSWER Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSWER Metabolism: through the
liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSWER A healthy body eliminates
about one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANSWER 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
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or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSWER Includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or
solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being con-
sumed as a beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANSWER Abbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the
concentration of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSWER A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or con-
coction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things,
beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
Infusions - ANSWER The result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor en-
hanced by adding natural elements such as fruit, nuts, herbs or spices. These elements soak
in the spirits releasing their unique flavors for a predetermined amount of time creating in-
fusions or infused spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANSWER 21 years of age
Minor - ANSWER A person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSWER The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the prem-
ises where sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
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,On-Premises - ANSWER The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the prem-
ises where sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSWER The place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured,
stored, displayed, or offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are
mixed, concocted and served for consumption.
Restaurant - ANSWER Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out
to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly
served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and
sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a
sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its
guests.
Retailer - ANSWER A person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or con-
sumption and not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSWER Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed
with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other
spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol
or other substances.
Underage Person - ANSWER A person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who
is under 21 years of age.
Wine - ANSWER Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural con-
tents of fruits, or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by
the addition of alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSWER a stimulant
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, Alcohol acts as - ANSWER a sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal
reactions and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANSWER depressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANSWER 20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANSWER 75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANSWER 45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this
order - ANSWER 1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSWER Yes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSWER Metabolism: through the
liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSWER A healthy body eliminates
about one standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANSWER 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood
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