alcohol is known to be therapeutic in moderate dose and when taken moderately, alcohol has shown to decrease the risk of heart disease and the cleansing and flushing out of the kidneys. However, in doses above moderation( above 1-3 glasses of wine/week ), acute toxic effects can easily occur. These acute effect include, but aren't limited to, dehydrations and central nervous system depression. The latter properties of alcohol intoxication may lead to impaired sensory and motor function, slowed cognition, unconsciousness and possible death.