Drink Moderately and Live Longer: Understanding the Good of Alcohol - Softcover

Chafetz, Morris E.; Chafetz, Marion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812885600 ISBN 13: 9780812885606

Publisher: Scarborough House, 1995

Synopsis

Finally a book that sets the record straight and challenges the media hype about the evils of alcohol. The Chafetzs clearly and persuasively show that responsible, moderate drinking can actually be good for you! Here's what to drink, when and how to drink it, the truth about mixing different kinds of drinks, and how to lessen your chances of becoming intoxicated. It is common-sense guidance that assures you that, by and large, moderate drinkers actually live longer that abstainers.

About this title

About the Author:

Morris Chafetz,M.D. was the Director of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He now serves on the Board of Directors and the Communications Committee of the National Commission Against Drunk Driving. Marion Chafetz is editor-in-chief of publications at the Health Education Foundation. They reside in Washington, D.C.

Review:

The virtue in this book, an easy single-sit read, is in bringing the full range of questioons regarding alcohol to the floor, from those on the time-tested truisms (drinking milk before alcohol) to more serious questions (alcoholism and genetics) to far-reaching international questions (alcohol and ethnicity). (Nick Sholley, ALL ABOUT BEER)

This readable and scientifically sound book deals with one of the better kept secrets of modern life, that a drink or two a day is on balance good for you. (Nick Sholley, ALL ABOUT BEER Market Watch)

The Chafetzes remind us that, by and large, humankind and alcohol beverages have peacefully co-existed for thousands of years. In this increasingly stern age, when we far too quickly discard those things that add to the enjoyment and richness of life, this book gives us ample reason to hold close the time-honored tradition of a drink or two among friends. (David Brinkley, National broadcast journalist, author and political commentator Market Watch)

I have known Morris Chafetz since we were on the President's Commission Against Drunk Driving together. He continues to be dedicated to educating the public about the myths and realities of alcohol. Whether or not you drink you should know the facts of alcohol use and abuse. This book provides helpful information so you can make intelligent and educated decisions about your own drinking habits. (Candy Lightner, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Market Watch)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarborough House
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0812885600
• ISBN 13: 9780812885606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140