The anatomy of drunkenness

"The Anatomy of Drunkenness" by Robert Macnish is a detailed exploration into the pervasive issue of intoxication, written during the 19th century. The book starts by looking at the long history of drunkenness across different societies and eras, revealing its presence from ancient times to modern days. It studies the many factors that lead to drunkenness, along with the consequences it has on people's health and behavior. The author talks about the different kinds of intoxicating substances and how they each affect people in their own way. He investigates how personal characteristics affect responses to alcohol while describing the physical and mental changes that happen during intoxication.