This unit describes some of the effects of drinking alcohol. It looks at alcohol's journey through the body and its effect on the liver. It also discusses some possible beneficial effects. This is an important health issue and should be of wide interest.
This unit is an adapted extract from the Open University course Introducing health sciences: a case study approach (SDK125)
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