FSM 23: Alcohol
Alcohol is among the most frequently encountered substances in forensic practice - yet its interpretation is rarely straightforward.
In this episode, we examine the pharmacology, physiology, and medico-legal implications of ethanol in forensic contexts. From road traffic fatalities to custodial deaths and accidental injury, alcohol often plays a contributory role.
We explore:
* Absorption and metabolism of ethanol.
* Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and its interpretation.
* Tolerance and chronic alcohol use.
* Behavioural impairment and risk-taking.
* Alcohol-related injury patterns.
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