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Alcoholic Beverages

Medical Definition:	Drinkable liquids containing ETHANOL.
Guide Notes:	GEN; BEER & WINE are available; chronic consumption of alcoholic bev = ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholic Beverages Categories.

	Absinthe - An extract of absinthium and other bitter herbs, containing 60% alcohol. Prolonged ingestion causes nervousness, convulsions, trismus, amblyopia, optic neuritis, and mental deterioration. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Beer - An alcoholic beverage usually made from malted cereal grain (as barley), flavored with hops, and brewed by slow fermentation.
	Wine - Fermented juice of fresh grapes or of other fruit or plant products used as a beverage.

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