Forensic odontology has been an upcoming branch in forensic medicine for personal identification. Currently, new technologies and advances are upcoming in forensic medicine. Autopsy was used as diagnostic tool in the ancient era, but now virtopsy appears to be a modification of autopsy in which pictorial, photographic, and radiological evidences are composed altogether through imaging. It utilizes images which provide an effective and more precise explanation in every case. This is a review article which apprises on the beginning, applications of virtopsy in dentistry.

Some medications when taken with alcohol cause accumulation of acetaldehyde by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) enzyme. Acetaldehyde causes toxic effects in the body which are characterized by nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, hypotension and tachycardia, symptoms known as disulfiram-like reactions/antabuse effects or acetaldehyde syndrome. Alcohol interacts with many medications, thereby altering the metabolism of medications and/or alcohol. Alcohol dependence is an increasing and pervasive issue in today's world. Withdrawal symptoms of alcohol are because of dependence syndrome and are seen mostly in hospitals. The signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be mild to severe. The severe and complicated alcohol withdrawal may manifest as seizures, hallucinations and delirium tremens. This article aims to review various alcohol-medication interactions.

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