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Rubbing alcohol looks like water. Only small amounts are poisonous to children. It is also poisonous to adults, who sometimes substitute rubbing alcohol for drinking alcohol. Rubbing alcohol can also be toxic when inhaled. It should be used in a well-ventilated area. In addition, because it is flammable, it should always be kept away from open flame.
You've probably heard this myth, but it's not really true. Moderate alcohol intake doesn't kill brain cells, or even damage them. That's because the amount of alcohol needed to kill brain cells would also kill the person drinking it! That doesn't mean that alcohol can't damage the brain, though. Alcoholics can experience brain damage related to drinking, but it's not because alcohol kills brain cells. There are a few things that can happen when people drink a lot of alcohol over a long period of time.