Pharmacology and Toxicology of Ethyl Alcohol

This chapter will discuss effects of ethyl alcohol on the skin, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, endocrine system, and central nervous system. The impairment of driving ability in regards to vision, auditory discrimination, sensory effects and reaction time for both motor vehicles and motorcycles are presented. The chapter reviews the effects of alcohol combined with such drugs as acetaminophen, amphetamines, analgesics/narcotics, antidepressants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, caffeine, cocaine, antagonists, and marijuana. and the effects when combined with other drugs. The chapter concludes with a discussion on alcohol tolerance and the treatment of alcoholism.

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    Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Incorporated

    P.O. Box 30040
    Tucson, AZ  United States  85751-0040
  • Authors:
    • Garriott, James C
    • Manno, Joseph M
  • Publication Date: 2008

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Edition: Fifth
  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: pp 25-46
  • Monograph Title: Garriott's Medicolegal Aspects of Alcohol

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01164984
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 9781933264585
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 16 2010 9:11AM