Explain why people drink alcohol.

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What is alcohol and how is it made?

Explain why people drink alcohol.

Describe how alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body.

What are the harmful effects of alcohol on the body?

What is alcohol use disorder? Discuss the signs and symptoms.

Are the benefits of alcohol consumption worth the risks?

Chapter 7 discusses the nature of alcohol including the various forms, how it is metabolized and absorbed in the body, and the potential short-and long-term effects it can have on health. Alcohol use disorder will also be discussed including where to get help when a friend or family member is drinking too much.

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