Alcohol - ANSThe product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted,
whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol
Alcoholic Liquor - ANSIncludes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid,
patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a
beverage by a human being.
BAC - ANSAbbreviation for blood alcohol content, which is a measurement of the concentration
of alcohol in the blood.
Beer - ANSA beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction 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 - ANSThe result of a process where distilled spirits have been flavor enhanced 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 infusions or infused
spirits.
Legal Drinking Age - ANS21 years of age
Minor - ANSA person under 18 years of age
Off-Premises - ANSThe sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises where
sold (e.g. at stores, etc.).
On-Premises - ANSThe sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption on the premises where
sold (e.g. at bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.).
Premises - ANSThe 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 - ANSAny 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 - ANSA person who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and
not for resale in any form.
Spirits - ANSAny 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 - ANSA person who is not of legal drinking age; i.e., a person who is under 21
years of age.
Wine - ANSAny alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits,
or vegetables, containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of
alcohol or spirits.
Alcohol is not - ANSa stimulant
Alcohol acts as - ANSa sedative on the sensory and motor systems, dulling normal reactions
and altering a person's behavior.
Alcohol is a - ANSdepressant drug that directly affects the entire nervous system.
How much alcohol is absorbed by the stomach - ANS20%
How much alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream - ANS75-80%
What is the average time it takes for an alcoholic drink to be completely absorbed into the
bloodstream? - ANS45-90 minutes
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the nervous system and affects the areas of the brain in this
order - ANS1. Cortex: Judgement
2. Cerebellum: Coordination
3. Limbic System: Emotion
4. Brain Stem: Respiratory System
Is Alcohol Poisoning a drug overdose? - ANSYes
What two ways is alcohol removed from the body? - ANSMetabolism: through the liver
Excretion: breathing, perspiration, urine
How quickly does the body eliminate alcohol? - ANSA healthy body eliminates about one
standard drink per hour
What does BAC 0.10% mean? - ANS1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts of blood