The Russians explained why beer alcoholism is worse than vodka

Narcologist Klimenko: beer alcoholism is more dangerous than vodka because beer is more addictive

Director of the National Scientific Center for Narcology Tatyana Klymenko said that beer alcoholism is in some respects more dangerous than addiction to stronger alcoholic beverages. aif.ru.

Beer does not cause as quick and obvious harm as vodka, but beer alcoholism is more difficult to treat, the narcologist said.

In addition, Klimenko said that during the fermentation of beer, substances with toxic properties such as aldehydes, fusel oils, methanol and ethers are formed. These substances, according to the narcologist, can lead to toxic damage to the liver.