Is alcohol good for your health?
GD Friedman, AL Klatsky - New England Journal of Medicine, 1993 - Mass Medical Soc
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.” …
to think the injury arose from the use of a bad thing but from the abuse of a very good thing.” …
Unhealthy alcohol use
R Saitz - New England Journal of Medicine, 2005 - Mass Medical Soc
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 …
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …
The risk of alcohol intake in men and women: All may not be equal
S Schenker, KV Speeg - New England Journal of Medicine, 1990 - Mass Medical Soc
The concentration of alcohol in the blood and other tissues is the result of its intake route,
usually oral, its distribution, and its rate of elimination. Although the enzymes primarily …
usually oral, its distribution, and its rate of elimination. Although the enzymes primarily …
To drink (moderately) or not to drink?
CS Lieber - New England Journal of Medicine, 1984 - Mass Medical Soc
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 …
pleasing taste and their mood-altering effects. However, the use of alcohol has evoked …
Patients with alcohol problems
PG O'Connor, RS Schottenfeld - New England Journal of …, 1998 - Mass Medical Soc
Alcohol use is associated with many health problems, 1, 2 along with 100,000 deaths and
an annual economic cost of $100 billion in the United States. 1 From the perspective of …
an annual economic cost of $100 billion in the United States. 1 From the perspective of …
Medical disorders of alcoholism
CS Lieber - New England Journal of Medicine, 1995 - Mass Medical Soc
Alcohol is the most frequently abused drug throughout the world. In the United States, it is
consumed regularly by about half the adult population, and about 15 to 20 million people …
consumed regularly by about half the adult population, and about 15 to 20 million people …
The alcohol-abusing patient: a challenge to the profession
OR Bowen, JH Sammons - JAMA, 1988 - jamanetwork.com
THE DEVASTATING and often hidden effects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism in our society
have recently been documented in testimony before the Congress. 1, 2 It is estimated that in …
have recently been documented in testimony before the Congress. 1, 2 It is estimated that in …
Public health implications of excessive alcohol consumption
GR Hanson, TK Li - Jama, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
ABUSE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES CON-tinues to be one of the most
serious public health problems in the United States. The use of alcohol and illicit drugs …
serious public health problems in the United States. The use of alcohol and illicit drugs …
What to advise patients about drinking alcohol: the clinician's conundrum
TA Pearson, P Terry - Jama, 1994 - jamanetwork.com
The current issue ofThe Journalcontains a report of yet another mechanism by which alcohol
consumption may prevent the onset of coronary heart disease. Ridker et al 1 demonstrate an …
consumption may prevent the onset of coronary heart disease. Ridker et al 1 demonstrate an …
Alcohol use
EJ Edelman, DA Fiellin - Annals of internal medicine, 2016 - acpjournals.org
This issue provides a clinical overview of alcohol use, focusing on health benefits, harms,
prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the …
prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the …