Recent advances in the biology of alcoholism
By: Charles S. Lieber, guest editor, Barry Stimmel, editor.
Contributors: Lieber, Charles S., 1931-; Stimmel, Barry, 1939-
Publisher: Haworth Press; Routledge
Published: 1982
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
Subjects: Alcohol -- Physiological effect; Alcoholism -- Complications; Alcohol, Ethyl -- Metabolism; Alcoholism
Description: This valuable book, written by eminent researchers, focuses on the exciting developments in the field of alcohol metabolism and alcohol-endocrine interactions. They contribute significantly to our understanding of the metabolism of ethanol and its effects on the body with comprehensive chapters on the heterogeneity of aldehyde dehydrogenase, alcohol-drug interactions, the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Published also as v. 1, no. 2 of Advances in alcohol & substance abuse.