Drink? The new science of alcohol + your health

David J. Nutt, 1951-

Book - 2020

"From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink?, neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating, science-based look at drinking to unpack why we should reconsider our favorite pastime. Using cutting-edge scientific research and years of hands-on experience in the field, Nutt delves into the long- and short-term effects of alcohol. He addresses topics such as hormones, mental health, fertility, and addiction, explaining how alcohol travels through our bodies and brains, what happens at each stage of inebriation, and how it effects us even after it leaves our systems. With accessible, easy-to-understand language, Nutt ensures that re...aders recognize why alcohol can have such a negative influence on our bodies and our society. In the vein of This Naked Mind, Drink? isn't preachy; it simply gives readers clear, evidence-based facts to help them make the most informed choices about their consumption"--

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Subjects
Genres
Self-help publications
Published
New York : Hachette Go Books 2020.
Language
English
Main Author
David J. Nutt, 1951- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
ix, 244 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239) and index.
ISBN
9780306923845
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. How Drinking Affects Your Body and Brain
  • Chapter 2. The Health Harms of Alcohol
  • Chapter 3. AAA: Alcohol, Accidents, and Aggression
  • Chapter 4. What Alcohol Does to Your Mental Health
  • Chapter 5. Hormones and Fertility
  • Chapter 6. How Alcohol Affects Your Quality of Life
  • Chapter 7. Addiction: Have I Got an Alcohol Problem?
  • Chapter 8. The Social Benefits of Alcohol
  • Chapter 9. How to Drink the Way You Want to (And Sensibly)
  • Chapter 10. Children and Alcohol
  • Conclusion
  • US Alcohol Drinking Recommendations
  • Resources
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
Review by Library Journal Review

Nutt, an English neuropsychopharmacologist (Imperial Coll., London) specializing in the research of drugs that affect the brain, shows readers how to drink responsibly rather than live/die for drinking. He discusses in depth the many harmful physiological effects alcohol has on the brain and other organs of the body. Nutt also explains the "why" of hangovers and the reasons people under the influence have more accidents and die. Several chapters detail alcoholism and help readers diagnose potential problems. Not one to tell people to stop drinking, Nutt offers suggestions on how to gain control over the substance: ordering the smallest measure, limiting drinks to one half per hour, and surrounding oneself with nondrinkers. VERDICT This book offers an abundance of medical research without judgment. Ideal for those who are already drinking too much or think they might be.

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