To drink or not to drink? The new science of alcohol and your health

In his book, Nutt attempts to answer countless questions related to the age-old symbiosis of humans and ethanol in simple language. Why is alcohol a drug? How does it affect our psyche? How can one avoid a hangover? Why does... the liver particularly suffer from drunkenness? What are the social advantages of drinking? How can one know if they are developing an addiction? Are there successful alcoholics? What strategies help control alcohol consumption? Is the alcoholic to blame for their situation? How do different medications for treating alcohol dependence work? What should governments do in this regard? All this information, supported by the latest scientific data, should help each of us determine the ideal dose of alcohol that brings maximum pleasure with minimal harm, - and ultimately answer the eternal question "To drink or not to drink?".