This link may help you understand alcohol and its effects:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html
As for helping your husband, does he want to quit drinking? Or are you hoping to
help convince him?
Because your husband won't recover unless he's doing it for himself. You can try to convince him he has a problem, you can offer solutions, but he has to want to make the change.
Al-anon is a great resource for the loved one of an alcoholic.