Throughout the history of humanity, alcoholic beverages have been widely used for their
pleasing taste and their mood-altering effects. However, the use of alcohol has evoked …

In speaking about the role of alcohol in society, Abraham Lincoln observed,“None seemed
to think the injury arose from the use of a bad thing but from the abuse of a very good thing.” …

said something about “intoxicating liquor” that probably got a frosty reception.“It is true that...
many were greatly injured by it,” the future president noted.“But none seemed to think the …

Alcohol occupies a unique place in many human societies; it is a widely used drug, tolerated
physiologically and socially, with a place in religious ceremony, in ritual, in spontaneous …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

While some research suggests that drinking alcohol in moderation may have a number of
health benefits, experts stress that drinking too much can harm your health. According to the …

Mind-altering drugs of one type or another have been with us for thousands of years, and in
every society some people become dependent on these drugs, perhaps because they find …

Published health benefits of regular light-to-moderate alcohol consumption include lower
myocardial infarction rates, reduced heart failure rates, reduced risk of ischemic stroke …

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Royal College at Physicians Also available as a printed book see title verso for ISBN details …

Man's desire to alter reality is one of the most ancient, persistent, and understandable of
human needs. The many means used by people in diverse cultures reflect the universal …