Why we drink too much : the impact of alcohol on our bodies and culture /

Explores why humans drink, how alcohol affects the brain and body and why individuals differ in their responses to it. Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, environmental factors and personal experience, the book explains both the pleasurable effects and health risks of alcohol, encouraging readers to...

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Main Author: Knowles, Charles, Dr (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Celadon Books, [2026].
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:Explores why humans drink, how alcohol affects the brain and body and why individuals differ in their responses to it. Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, environmental factors and personal experience, the book explains both the pleasurable effects and health risks of alcohol, encouraging readers to better understand and reflect on their relationship with drinking.
Physical Description:xv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781250392923
1250392926