The Dark Side of Alcohol by Parvind Kumar — book cover HEALTH & WELLNESS The Dark Side of Alcohol PARVIND KUMAR

Book Details

ISBN Digital Edition — Google Play
Published October 2026
Pages 190
Language English
Format eBook (Google Play)
Genre Non-Fiction / Mindfulness & Wellbeing

HEALTH & WELLNESS

The Dark Side of Alcohol

The Hidden Health Risks, Addiction, and Devastating Consequences of Drinking

by Parvind Kumar

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (Goodreads Ratings)

The science behind alcohol's effects on the brain, liver, heart and sleep, its links to cancer, and how drinking can become dependence.

The Dark Side of Alcohol is a health book by Indian author Parvind Kumar examining the science, social beliefs and personal consequences of one of the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substances. It looks at how alcohol is processed and how drinking can affect the brain, liver, heart, digestive system, sleep and overall health.

The book covers the evidence linking alcohol with several types of cancer, the psychology of drinking — habits, cravings, tolerance and dependence — common myths about beer, wine, relaxation and moderation, and the hidden cost of drinking on relationships, parenting and wider life.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Alcohol in Everyday Culture: Why drinking is so widely accepted.
  • Chapter 2: What Alcohol Does to the Body: The brain, liver, heart, digestion and sleep.
  • Chapter 3: Alcohol and Cancer Risk: What the scientific evidence says.
  • Chapter 4: The Psychology of Drinking: Habits, cravings, tolerance and dependence.
  • Chapter 5: Myths and Misconceptions: Beer, wine, relaxation, sleep and the meaning of moderation.
  • Chapter 6: The Hidden Cost: Effects on relationships, parenting and daily life.

Reviews & Testimonials

★★★★★

“Factual and direct without lecturing.”

— Reader Review
★★★★★

“A sobering, well-organized look at the evidence.”

— Public Health Digest

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dark Side of Alcohol about?

The Dark Side of Alcohol is a health book by Indian author Parvind Kumar examining the science, social beliefs and personal consequences of one of the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substances. It looks at how alcohol is processed and how drinking can affect the brain, liver, heart, digestive system, sleep and overall health.

Who is the author of The Dark Side of Alcohol?

The Dark Side of Alcohol is written by Parvind Kumar. Parvind Kumar is an independent Indian author whose books span fiction, relationships, marriage, mythology, personal growth, health and contemporary social themes.

Where can I read or buy The Dark Side of Alcohol?

The Dark Side of Alcohol is available on Google Play Books.

How many pages is The Dark Side of Alcohol and what language is it in?

The Dark Side of Alcohol is published in English, runs to about 190 pages, and was published in October 2026. Format: eBook (Google Play).