**A world-renowned authority on the science of alcohol exposes its
influence on our health, mood, sleep, emotions, and productivity -- and
what we can and should do to moderate our intake.
**From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to
thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink?,
neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating,
science-based look at drinking to unpack why we should reconsider our
favorite pastime.
Using cutting-edge scientific research and years of hands-on experience
in the field, Nutt delves into the long- and short-term effects of
alcohol. He addresses topics such as hormones, mental health, fertility,
and addiction, explaining how alcohol travels through our bodies and
brains, what happens at each stage of inebriation, and how it effects us
even after it leaves our systems. With accessible, easy-to-understand
language, Nutt ensures that readers recognize why alcohol can have such
a negative influence on our bodies and our society. In the vein of This
Naked Mind, Drink? isn't preachy; it simply gives readers clear,
evidence-based facts to help them make the most informed choices about
their consumption.