kava and Alcoholic-Intoxication

kava has been researched along with Alcoholic-Intoxication* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for kava and Alcoholic-Intoxication

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Is kava alcohol?: The myths and the facts. Pacific health dialog, 2011, Volume: 17, Issue:1 This paper addresses the misconception that kava is an alcoholic substance. After a brief introduction as to what prompted the writing of this, I follow by discussing kava's cultural importance to Pacific peoples, and then compare kava 'intoxication' with alcohol intoxication. The paper concludes with a discussion of the historical influences that have promoted some of the misconceptions surrounding kava. Ultimately the paper demonstrates that kava and alcohol are entirely different kinds of beverages with different effects, and that lingering misconceptions can be seen as a 'colonial hangover'. Topics: Alcoholic Beverages; Alcoholic Intoxication; Cultural Characteristics; Fiji; Humans; Kava; New Zealand; Plant Extracts; Substance-Related Disorders	2011

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Is kava alcohol?: The myths and the facts.

Pacific health dialog, 2011, Volume: 17, Issue:1

This paper addresses the misconception that kava is an alcoholic substance. After a brief introduction as to what prompted the writing of this, I follow by discussing kava's cultural importance to Pacific peoples, and then compare kava 'intoxication' with alcohol intoxication. The paper concludes with a discussion of the historical influences that have promoted some of the misconceptions surrounding kava. Ultimately the paper demonstrates that kava and alcohol are entirely different kinds of beverages with different effects, and that lingering misconceptions can be seen as a 'colonial hangover'.

Topics: Alcoholic Beverages; Alcoholic Intoxication; Cultural Characteristics; Fiji; Humans; Kava; New Zealand; Plant Extracts; Substance-Related Disorders

2011