Book
Why we drink too much : the impact of alcohol on our bodies and culture / Dr. Charles Knowles.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250392923 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Celadon Books, 2026.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Alcohol > Physiological effect. Alcoholism > Psychological aspects. Drinking of alcoholic beverages. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 362.292 Kno | 31681010450377 | NONFIC | On holds shelf | - |
- McMillan Palgrave
We drink it, celebrate with it, and barely question itâbut what is alcohol really doing to us?
Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction.
But there are downsides. We now know that alcohol, even in quite modest amounts, is not good for our long-term health. So why do we, as humans, consume alcohol at all, and why does our tendency to drink âtoo muchâ vary from person to person?
Pairing scientific expertise with his personal experiences, Dr. Charles Knowles offers us an accessible window into what really happens in our brains and bodies when we drink, and why we do it. People vary greatly in the amount of reward they derive from alcohol, both physically and mentally. Itâs in the genes that we were born with and the environment in which we grew up. For some of us, alcohol is greatly enhancing; for others, it is not much fun at all.
For the sober curious, those who may need help, and also readers just interested in a popular science book on what happens when we sip a glass of wine, Why We Drink Too Much teaches readers the science behind drinking and invites us to examine our relationship with alcohol.
