What a scale actually means and what we can do with it depends on what its numbers represent. Numbers can be grouped into 4 types or levels: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Nominal is the most simple, and ratio the most sophisticated. Each level possesses the characteristics of the preceding level, plus an additional quality. Nominal. Nominal is hardly measurement.
If that's not bad enough, then consider the fact that, over the long-term, alcohol can cause you to be more likely to get sick and can result in severe liver damage. This is because alcohol leads to a condition called cirrhosis, which is the scarring of the liver.
Alcohol use disorder can include periods of alcohol intoxication and symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your blood stream increases. The higher the blood alcohol concentration is, the more impaired you become. Alcohol intoxication causes behavior problems and mental changes. These may include inappropriate behavior, unstable moods, impaired judgment, slurred speech, impaired attention or memory, and poor coordination. You can also have periods called blackouts, where you don't remember events. Very high blood alcohol levels can lead to coma or even death.