Understanding ETOH and the Hidden Costs of Alcohol Misuse
What ETOH Really Means: From Chemistry to Culture The term ETOH is shorthand for ethanol, the psychoactive ingredient in beverages commonly referred to as alcohol. Chemically, ethanol is a small molecule that crosses the blood–brain barrier quickly, altering neurotransmitters such as GABA, glutamate, and dopamine. The result is a blend of relaxation, lowered inhibition, and—at…