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Is Kava an Alcoholic Drink? The Definitive Answer

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Despite being a central nervous system depressant with relaxing effects, kava is fundamentally not an alcoholic drink and contains no ethanol. This Polynesian beverage has been a part of cultural and ceremonial life for centuries, but its psychoactive properties are often compared and confused with those of alcohol.