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Pharmacology of Alcohol

Pharmacology of Alcohol

FromCounselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes


Pharmacology of Alcohol

FromCounselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

ratings:
Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Objectives
~ Explore the impact of alcohol on neurotransmitters and major bodily systems
Intro
~ Heavy drinking worsens morbidity from chronic disease as it exacerbates the effects of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis, and interferes with the metabolism and therapeutic actions of various medications
~ According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderate drinking is up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men.
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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