Synopsis

What impact does alcohol have on the body? From a ?hangover? to cirrhosis this unit looks at the harmful effects of alcohol both in the short and long term.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1.1 The biological effects of ethanol
1.2 Hangovers
1.2.1 Physical disturbances
1.2.2 Psychological and sleep disturbances
1.2.3 Chemical factors
1.3 Long-term problems from chronic alcoholism
1.3.1 Alcoholic liver disease
1.4 Nervous-system damage
1.5 Fetal alcohol syndrome
1.6.1 What works in helping people to stop or reduce their alcohol intake?
1.6.2 Treating alcohol-related liver disorders
Summary
Revision questions
Next steps
References
Acknowledgements

 

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