Alcohol

 

Psychopharmacology of Alcohol

Alcohol has a long history of use

What is an alcohol and where does it come from?

The pharmacokinetics of alcohol determines its bioavailability

Chronic alcohol use leads to both tolerance and physical dependence

Alcohol affects many organ systems

Box 10.1 Pharmacology in Action The Role of Expectation in Alcohol-Enhanced Human Sexual Response

Neurochemical Effects of Alcohol

Animal models are vital for alcohol research

Alcohol acts on multiple neurotransmitters

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Defining alcohol use disorder and estimating its incidence have proved difficult

The causes of alcohol use disorder are multimodal

Multiple treatment options provide hope for rehabilitation