Biomarkers of Acute and Chronic Alcohol Ingestion

This chapter describes the consequences of acute and chronic alcohol ingestion. Alcohol has been called the Jekyll and Hyde of the drug world because moderate drinking is virtually harmless, whereas over-consumption and abuse wrecks people’s lives and cost the health care system enormous amounts of money. The negative consequences of heavy-drinking are reflected in, among other things, increase in admissions to hospital emergency rooms, sexual assaults and violence within the family, and widespread criminal activities. For about 10-15% of those who chose to drink alcohol, especially among men, moderate consumption often develops into excessive drinking and negative consequences for health and longevity. Road traffic statistics show that 30-50% of collisions involving a fatality were the result of drunken driving. To counteract and deter driving under the influence of alcohol, most countries enforce statutory blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits. Early detection and treatment of people at greatest risk of developing an alcohol use disorder represents a major challenge for health professionals.

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Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Incorporated

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Authors:
- Jones, A W
Publication Date: 2008

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Edition: Fifth
Features: Figures; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 157-203
Monograph Title: Garriott's Medicolegal Aspects of Alcohol

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Alcohol effects; Alcohol use; Alcoholism; Blood alcohol levels; Drunk driving; Highway safety; Human factors in crashes; Intoxication; Public health
Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

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Accession Number: 01164934
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 9781933264585
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Aug 16 2010 9:11AM