Why we drink too much : the impact of alcohol on our bodies and culture / Dr. Charles Knowles.
| Author/creator | Knowles, Charles author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Celadon Books, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | © 2025 |
| Description | xv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Impact of alcohol on our bodies and culture |
| Contents | I. Why we drink. The world's favourite drug -- Learning to drink -- The drinking scales -- Alcohol in the body and brain -- The real facts about alcohol and health -- Many shades of grey -- The bottom of the glass -- Bad genes -- Bad luck -- II. A blueprint for change. Twelve guiding principles -- The drinking scales revisited -- A new neuroplasticity. |
| Abstract | "An exploration of our relationship with alcohol regardless of the severity of the problem or prior knowledge or experience"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | Explores why humans drink, how alcohol affects the brain and body, and why individuals differ in their responses to it. Drawing on neuroscience, genetics, environmental factors, and personal experience, the book explains both the pleasurable effects and health risks of alcohol, encouraging readers to better understand and reflect on their relationship with drinking. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| LCCN | 2025014142 |
| ISBN | 9781250392923 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1250392926 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | HV5035 .K58 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |