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. 1994;18(2):131-135.

Biological State Markers of Alcohol Abuse

Mikko Salaspuro  1
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Biological State Markers of Alcohol Abuse

Mikko Salaspuro. Alcohol Health Res World. 1994.

Abstract

Certain changes in blood chemistry may serve as markers of alcohol consumption. These markers can be useful in the early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alchol-related problems.

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