The Science of Drinking: How Alcohol Affects Your Body and Mind

by Amitava Dasgupta

Book Overview

Scientific research has clearly established that drinking in moderation has many health benefits, including maintaining a healthy heart. Yet, many people do not know that drinking red wine protects the heart more than white wine, while beer, margaritas, and hard liquor are less effective in providing such protection. And while alcoholism is a serious problem requiring medical and psychological treatment, for those who are not addicted, drinking alcohol...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442204095
• ISBN13: 9781442204096
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.2"