Is ethanol harmful for drinking? If yes, why? - Vidyadip

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Is ethanol harmful for drinking? If yes, why?

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Ethanol is harmful for drinking. Drinking ethanol in small amounts causes drunkenness. If it is consumed in large quantities, then it can slow down metabolic processes and affect the central nervous system. This will lead to lack of coordination, mental confusion, stupour etc.

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