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Consuming alcohol in moderation contributes to good health and long life. However,

abusing alcohol and having an extremely high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) shuts down the central nervous system by stages, beginning with the executive functions of the cerebral cortex and ending with suppression of breathing, heartbeat and temperature controls.

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