| Alcoholics Anonymous |
AA is a community program designed to encourage abstinence from alcohol using group support. The group is composed of previous alcoholics. It involves following 12 Steps that are written in the "Big Book."
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| alcoholism |
A primary chronic disease influenced by genetic predisposition, psychosocial, environmental and cultural factors. The alcoholic who chooses to drink does so because of a complex interaction between these factors.
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| alcohol |
The natural sugar from the grape is transformed into alcohol, caused by the action of yeast, when the must is fermented.
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| alcoholic fermentation |
Chemical reactions which allow us to obtain, from the sugar of the grape, alcohol and glycerol.
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| alcoholic |
High in alcohol, which can cause a burning sensation and is often described as hot.
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