What is alcohol?

Alcohol is like a special kind of liquid that can make you feel happy or silly when you drink it.

Imagine you have a glass of juice, it's sweet and makes your tongue smile. Now think about alcohol: it’s more like a grown-up version of juice, but instead of being sweet, it can be strong and sometimes even make you laugh or dance in the middle of the room!

Alcohol is made from food, like fruits or grains, through a process called fermentation. This means tiny creatures (called yeast) eat the sugars in the food and turn them into alcohol and bubbles.

Think of it like baking cookies: you mix ingredients, let them sit for a while, and then you get something new and tasty, just like how you get alcohol from fruits or grains!

When you drink alcohol, it goes into your blood and travels all around your body. That’s why you might feel warm, giggly, or even sleepy after having a few drinks.

So next time you have a glass of wine or a soda with alcohol, remember, it's just food that went through a special process to become something fun!