Ethyl Alcohol aka drinking alcohol, is the number one recreational drug in the world.  

It is fully legal in the United States for those age 21 and over to consume and is made from fermented grains and fruits.   It is a Psychoactive Depressant that in large amounts, can severely impair the body's physical motor skills, balance and senses.   

In the United States and around the world, Alcohol is common in multiple social functions and, in small amounts, if the body is finished growing, is generally harmless.  

HOWEVER, the sad truth is that many people drink too much and too often.  Binge Drinking often causes violence, assaults and accidents.  Excessive Drinking or Alcoholism can ruin families and cause life long, life changing consequences.

This page contains general information AND information concerning Alcohol Abuse.  I hope it is informative to you