Alcohol and its Risks

TYPES OF ALCOHOL: HEALTH RISKS:
Malt Beverage is beer, 1/2 of 1% to 6% alcohol

Unfortified Wine is wine not more than 17% alcohol

Fortified Wine is wine of not more than 24% alcohol

Spirituous Liquor is distilled spirits of ethyl alcohol, including spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, etc.

Mixed Beverage is a drink composed in whole or part of spirituous liquor and served at restaurants, hotels and private clubs licensed by the State.
Psychologically and physically addictive; respiratory depression; depression of the immune system; increased risk of heart disease, cancer, accidents, hypertension; brain damage; damage to unborn fetus; impotence at high dosage levels

For Additional Information, Contact Your Local Health Care Provider or Pharmacist.

For Additional Information, Contact Your Local Law Enforcement Agency or District Attorney’s Office.