Alcohol dependence

Dr Pritam BiswasAlcohol Dependence

As we go along Introduction History Problem statement Pharmacology of AlcoholDependence - Clinical criteria -Mechanism of dependence Pharmacotherapy of alcohol dependence Newer targets Non Pharmacological Management Conclusion

Ethanol Fermentation Sugar to Alcohol and Carbon dioxide

C6H12O6 2(CH3-CH2-OH) + 2CO2 (Yeasts +sugar + water = CO2 + ethanol)

Molasses commercial source

Alcoholic beverages Malted Liquors: Fermentation of germinating cereals Barley Beers (3-6%)

Wines: Fermentation of Natural Sugars grapes, apples and other fruitsNo distillation,