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Drug Facts
2010
Copyright and Disclaimer This resource pack was written by Kevin Flemen. It is © Kevin Flemen/KFx and should not be reproduced without permission. The above notwithstanding, the holder of this pack is welcome to use or adapt both the contents of the pack and the exercises in their ongoing work. Both drugs and legal information change frequently. Workers should always seek up-todate advice. Kevin Flemen/KFx take no responsibility for errors and omissions in this pack or in the course or any consequences that may arise. The unlicensed possession of controlled drugs in the UK may be a criminal offence and brings with it potential harm. The contents of this pack are for information only, and should not be seen as condoning or encouraging the use of any drugs. This pack updated August 2010 Contact: kfx@ixion.demon.co.uk www.ixion.demon.co.uk
Fact Sheet
Alcohol
AKA: booze, bevvie, juice, sauce, alcopops, beer, wines, spirits, The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is ethyl alcohol (ethanol). SOURCE: Alcohol is easily produced through fermentation of fruit or grain mixtures or the distillation of fermented fruit or grain mixtures (Spirits such as whiskey, rum, vodka and gin are distilled.) Alcohol is sold via licensed outlets such as supermarkets, off licenses and bars. APPEARANCE: Ethanol is a clear liquid which will have a distinctive smell. Once combined with flavourings and colours, it can take may forms - familiar to most people from the supermarket shelves and pubs. These include a vast array of alcoholic beverages and jellified products such as vodka jelly. COSTS: Alcoholic drinks range in price from under £1 for cheap lagers through to many thousands for expensive wine. Strength: Alcohol strength is measured as ABV (alcohol by volume), by the 'Unit.' The older measure of "proof" has largely been phased out. ABV is the most frequent form of labelling and is shown as a percentage. So a drink that is marked as 5% ABV means that 1000ml
2010
Copyright and Disclaimer This resource pack was written by Kevin Flemen. It is © Kevin Flemen/KFx and should not be reproduced without permission. The above notwithstanding, the holder of this pack is welcome to use or adapt both the contents of the pack and the exercises in their ongoing work. Both drugs and legal information change frequently. Workers should always seek up-todate advice. Kevin Flemen/KFx take no responsibility for errors and omissions in this pack or in the course or any consequences that may arise. The unlicensed possession of controlled drugs in the UK may be a criminal offence and brings with it potential harm. The contents of this pack are for information only, and should not be seen as condoning or encouraging the use of any drugs. This pack updated August 2010 Contact: kfx@ixion.demon.co.uk www.ixion.demon.co.uk
Fact Sheet
Alcohol
AKA: booze, bevvie, juice, sauce, alcopops, beer, wines, spirits, The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is ethyl alcohol (ethanol). SOURCE: Alcohol is easily produced through fermentation of fruit or grain mixtures or the distillation of fermented fruit or grain mixtures (Spirits such as whiskey, rum, vodka and gin are distilled.) Alcohol is sold via licensed outlets such as supermarkets, off licenses and bars. APPEARANCE: Ethanol is a clear liquid which will have a distinctive smell. Once combined with flavourings and colours, it can take may forms - familiar to most people from the supermarket shelves and pubs. These include a vast array of alcoholic beverages and jellified products such as vodka jelly. COSTS: Alcoholic drinks range in price from under £1 for cheap lagers through to many thousands for expensive wine. Strength: Alcohol strength is measured as ABV (alcohol by volume), by the 'Unit.' The older measure of "proof" has largely been phased out. ABV is the most frequent form of labelling and is shown as a percentage. So a drink that is marked as 5% ABV means that 1000ml