ETOH abuse, also known as ethanol abuse, is a condition in which a person continues to drink excessively despite the harmful effects it causes. Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a pure form of alcohol distilled from grain substances. EtOH abuse can lead to alcohol dependence, where a person feels a very strong urge to drink, even if they know drinking isn’t right for them. People like this may also experience symptoms of withdrawal, like shaking, if they don’t drink alcohol. EtOH is a depressant of the central nervous system that can trigger sleepiness, sickness, disorientation, and confusion in the event of EtOH abuse or in episodes of binge drinking. If EtOH overdose (alcohol poisoning) occurs, this can be life-threatening. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.