Forensic Medical Approach to Alcohol

Humeyra Arslan (Author), Cem Uysal (Author)

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Alcohol, specifically ethyl alcohol, is widely used in various industries, including medical, chemical, and manufacturing. When consumed, it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting cognitive, psychomotor, and physiological functions. Alcohol impacts judgment, emotional control, and increases the likelihood of judicial events. Acute alcohol consumption can lead to euphoria, incoordination, stupor, and potentially death, while [...]

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    Published inMedicolegal Aspect of Alcohol
    First Page23
    Last Page41
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359487.2
    Page Count19
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    Alcohol, specifically ethyl alcohol, is widely used in various industries, including medical, chemical, and manufacturing. When consumed, it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting cognitive, psychomotor, and physiological functions. Alcohol impacts judgment, emotional control, and increases the likelihood of judicial events. Acute alcohol consumption can lead to euphoria, incoordination, stupor, and potentially death, while chronic consumption affects multiple organs, causing conditions like cirrhosis, gastritis, and neuropsychiatric disorders such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Forensic questions related to alcohol include its role in death, behavior influence, and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of an incident. Alcohol’s effects vary based on personal characteristics and tolerance. Legal regulations address alcohol use in driving, criminal liability, and protective measures for individuals with alcohol addiction. Biomarkers like GGT, AST, ALT, and CDT are used to detect alcohol consumption, while methods like gas chromatography and immunoassays confirm alcohol intake. Proper sample collection and legal adherence are crucial in forensic investigations involving alcohol.

    Cem Uysal (Author)
    Associated Professor, Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7373-9725
    3Cem Uysal, M.D., graduated from Marmara University Medical Faculty in 2003 and completed his specialization in Forensic Medicine at the same faculty in 2010. He has been working at the Forensic Medicine Department of Dicle University Medical Faculty in Diyarbakır, Turkey, and has been the head of the department since 2017. With over 14 years of experience as a forensic medicine specialist, Dr. Uysal is an expert in handling complex forensic cases and conducting detailed forensic evaluations. He also teaches and mentors medical students and residents in forensic medicine. Dr. Uysal has extensive knowledge and experience in forensic analysis, legal medicine, academic research, autopsy and postmortem examination, expert testimony, and data analysis. Proficient in English, Dr. Uysal is a member of the Association of Forensic Medicine Specialists and has published research papers in various peer-reviewed journals.

    Humeyra Arslan (Author)
    Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1789-869X
    3Hümeyra Aslan graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2015 and received the title of Medical Doctor. He specialized in Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine between 2020-2024. dr. Aslan has just gained the title of Specialist and is gaining experience by doing academic studies in his field. He speaks English at an intermediate level and German at a beginner level. He is a member of the Association of Forensic Medicine Specialists.

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