Smoking and Drinking Tied By Hormone Links, Doctor Says
Sr. Louis AP reports St. Tavis University physician Dr. B. D. Bhagat links liquor consumption to reduced production of a balancing hormone and tobacco use to increased norepinephrine. Lab rats and 82 alcoholics showed patterns. 78 of the alcoholics smoked about three packs daily, while 48 heavy smokers included 14 heavy drinkers.