“Binge Drinking” offers a comprehensive look into the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, highlighting its impact on individual health and societal well-being.
It addresses the misconception that binge drinking is merely a college issue, revealing it as a widespread public health concern affecting people of all ages.
The book explores the physiological effects, detailing how repeated episodes of binge drinking can subtly yet significantly damage the brain, liver, and cardiovascular system.
It also examines the psychological dimensions, including the links between binge drinking and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.
The book takes a bio-psycho-social approach, emphasizing the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to binge drinking behaviors.
Beginning with a clear definition of binge drinking based on scientific standards, the book progresses through the physiological consequences, effects on mental health, and culminates in a review of prevention and treatment strategies.
This structure allows for a deep dive into the multifaceted aspects of binge drinking, supported by research from peer-reviewed scientific literature, including epidemiological studies and neuroimaging research.
