Question

ethanol, fermentation, depressant, intoxication, alcohol abuse, metabolism, blood alcohol concentration (bac), binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, alcoholism, alcoholic, recovery, sobriety,
_________________________ a drug that slows the central nervous system.
_________________________ is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
_________________________ the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
_________________________ is the chemical action of yeast on sugars.
_________________________ is the process by which the body breaks down substances.

Explanation:

First blank:

We need to find a term that means a drug slowing the central nervous system. From the list, "depressant" is defined as a drug that slows the central nervous system.

We need a term for the state of being poisoned by alcohol/substance with reduced control. "Intoxication" fits this description.

We need the term for the alcohol in alcoholic beverages. "Ethanol" is the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.

Answer:

depressant

Second blank: