The Standard Drink in México

156 T he S tandard D rink in M exico | G lossary I IAPA: Institute for the Attention and Prevention of Addictions (Instituto para la Atención y Prevención de las Adicciones) IARD: International Alliance for Responsible Drinking ICAP: International Center for Alcohol Policies K kg: Kilogram(s) L l: litre(s) M m: Mass Metabolisation of ethanol: Process by means of which ethanol molecules are oxidised and become other compounds thanks to the action of the enzyme ADH, until they can be eliminated from the organism in form of carbon dioxide and water. Metanol: Also known as wood alcohol or methyl alcohol. At room temperature it manifests as light (low density), colourless, inflammable and toxic liquid that is used as antifreeze, solvent and fuel. Its chemical formula is CH3OH. mg: Milligram(s) mg/l: Milligrams over litre ml: Millilitre(s)