Zergatik egiten digu alkoholak kalte?

Abstract

Alcohol consumption has widespread use and acceptance in today's society. Besides the euphoric effect, alcohol can also produce unpleasant psychological and physical side effects. The acute effects of alcohol depend on its kinetics which varies among the individuals. On the other hand, prolonged use can also produce severe unwanted effects, such as dependence. As a consequence, the person will have an urgent need to drink alcohol. At the same time, the alcoholic will develop tolerance and therefore higher amounts of alcohol will be required for obtaining the same effects. In this article, we will review the kinetic processes that have a higher impact in alcohol plasmatic concentrations. We will also analyze the acute and chronic effects induced by alcoholic beverages.