alcoholic beverages

Discusses the role of alcohol, both positive and negative, since 8000 B.C., covering the history of fermentation and distillation from Mayan pulque to Budweiser, including laws and controversies about its use, and stories about the drinking habits of writers, politicians, and barbarian hordes.

Reviews state and federal statutes concerning alcohol and drugs, involuntary commitment, emergency treatment, and common drug offenses.

Provides students and other readers with the information they need to explore alcohol and think critically about the worldwide implications of the global issue.

Nineteen articles present information on the history of alcohol and debate issues surrounding alcohol use, covering topics such as drinking patterns in ancient Egypt, alcohol for votes in colonial America, Prohibition, alcohol advertising, drunk driving laws, and health benefits and risks.