Alcohol


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

An in-depth look at the most commonly encountered and relevant intoxicant. From manufacture and formulations through to absorption, distribution and elimination from the body the course will enable the participants to be able to perform back-calculations, forward calculations and be aware of the many pitfalls in attempting to interpret case findings.

 
Topics in this module include :-

    • Alcoholic beverages – terminology
    • Social and binge drinking
    • Pharmacokinetics
    • Pharmacodynamics
    • Back-calculations
    • Forward calculations
    • Tolerance
    • Urine alcohol level calculations
    • Microbiology
    • Mellanby effect