Alcohol A Chelsea House Title |
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Author:
| Gass, Justin T. |
ISBN: | 978-1-937264-07-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
Publisher: | University Press Audiobooks
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Book Format: | CD-Audio |
List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Although drinking alcoholic beverages is legal for those 21
years and older in the United States, alcohol is a dangerous drug
when misused or abused by those of any age. One of the most
commonly used drugs among teens and adults, alcohol affects
areas of the brain that influence pleasure, impulses, and
coordination. Though moderate, social use of alcohol can have
a beneficial effect on health, drinking to excess can lead to
headaches, nausea, severe memory loss, or even death...
More DescriptionAlthough drinking alcoholic beverages is legal for those 21
years and older in the United States, alcohol is a dangerous drug
when misused or abused by those of any age. One of the most
commonly used drugs among teens and adults, alcohol affects
areas of the brain that influence pleasure, impulses, and
coordination. Though moderate, social use of alcohol can have
a beneficial effect on health, drinking to excess can lead to
headaches, nausea, severe memory loss, or even death from
alcohol poisoning or accidents. Long-term abuse of alcohol has
devastating effects on one's health and can be fatal to the user.
Alcohol explains all sides of using this powerful drug. The series
Understanding Drugs provides a fact-based look at the most
common legal and illegal drugs available today, explaining how
they work and identifying the risks and benefits of using them.