Social and Personal Effects of Alcohol Consumption Alcohol, probably the oldest drug known, has been used at least since the earliest records exist. Out of the many numerous types of alcohol, ethyl alcohol is the one consumed in drinking. People drink Alcohol in three main beverages, these are, beer, which contains 3% to 8% alcohol, wines, which contain 8% to 12% alcohol, and distilled beverages, such as whisky or vodka, which contain 40% to 50% alcohol. Drinkers may become addicted to any of these. Physical Effects of Alcohol The effects of alcohol on the human body depends on the amount of alcohol on the b