Alcoholism: Biomedical and Genetic Aspects

Part - 1: Metabolism and Metabolic Changes Enzymology of Alcohol Degradation Acetaldehyde Metabolism: Genetic Variation and Physiological Implications Toxic and Metabolic Changes Induced Ethanol Part - 2: Neuropsychopharmacological Effects Alcohol and Biological Membranes Adaptive responses to Ethanol in the Central Nervous System Neurobehavioral Disorders Associated with Chronic Alcohol Abuse Part - 3: Clinical Aspects The Organ Pathogenesis of Alcoholism: Liver and Gastrointestinal Tract Cardiovascular Functions in Alcoholism and after Acute Administration of Alcohol: Heart and Blood Vessels Alcoholism and Psychiatric Disorders Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy: The dangers of Moderate Drinking Biochemical and Hematological Markers of Alcoholism Part - 4: Genetic Factors Family and Adoption Studies of Alcoholism The Contribution of Twin Studies to Alcoholism Research Biomedical and Genetic Markers of Alcoholism Part - 5: Sociocultural and Environmental Determinants Cross Cultural Studies on Alcoholism Environmental Factors in Alcohol Use and its Outcomes Gene Environment Interactions in Alcoholism Economic Aspects of Alcohol Control Policies Editorial Remarks: Biomedical and Genetic Aspects of Alcoholism: Current Issues and Future Directions Index