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Core Concepts in Health Cover Image
Core Concepts in Health, 9/e
Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine
The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

1

Explain how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized by the body

2

Describe the immediate and long-term effects of drinking alcohol

3

Define alcohol abuse, binge drinking, and alcoholism and discuss their effects on the drinker and others

4

Evaluate the role of alcohol in his or her life and list strategies for using it responsibly








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