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What are the harmful effects of ethanol?

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The harmful effects of ethanol are :
i. It slows down the physiological processes and depresses the central nervous system.
ii. This results in mental confusion and lack of coordination.
iii. Consumption of ethanol results in addiction.
iv. Consumption of pure ethanol (absolute alcohol)or denatured alcohol (containing methanol) can be lethal.
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