Difference between revisions of "Ethanol abuse"

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-'''Ethanol''' a drug that is often consumed recreationally and in excess. Ethanol is a type of ''alcohol''.  In common usage, ''alcohol'' is used as a synonym. '''Alcohol abuse''' causes varies medical problems.
+'''Ethanol abuse''' is the excessive consumption of ethyl alcohol ''or'' ethanol.
+In common usage, ''alcohol'' is used as a synonym for ''ethanol'', which is abbreviated ''EtOH''. '''Alcohol abuse''' causes varies medical problems.
 In pathology, ''alcohol'' may refer to the [[fixation|fixative]]; it is a chemical used to preserve tissue.