Alcohol.
Ethyl alcohol is readily available and is, therefore, a frequent cause of poisoning. Alcohol is also an important substance of abuse. The author discusses the approaches to medicolegal alcohol determinations. The pharmacokinetics of alcohol are explained, and ramifications for substance abuse testing are examined.
Gerson
B
B
Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000431:Ethanol / Q000097:blood* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000633:toxicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection
D000431:Ethanol