Alcohol

CH3-CH2-OH

Dose

• 12 oz Beer 3.6-4.0% alcohol contains 13-17g alcohol

• 4 oz Wine 12-14% alcohol contains 14-17g alcohol

• 1-1.5 oz 86 proof Whiskey contains 13-19g alcohol

Chemical Solubility

• Completely soluble in water

• Somewhat soluble in fat

• 30x more soluble in water that in fat

SOURCE: Estes and Heinemann, Alcoholism: Development, Consequences and Interventions, C. V. Mosby Co. (1986) p 94-95

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