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• The results of this scoping review confirm strong positive links between posting alcohol-related content (ARC) and drinking and alcohol-related problems.
• The findings in this review underscore the need for operationalization and standardized measures related to ARC.
• The authors propose a theoretical model—the Dual-Feedback Loop Drinking and ARC Model—that may serve as a blueprint for...

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• Chronic alcohol consumption disrupts the intestinal barrier, causing dysbiosis, increased mucus thickness, and reduced antimicrobial peptides. This promotes bacterial translocation and systemic inflammation, which contribute to alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD).
• Alcohol alters the intestinal immune system by disrupting the balance between immune tolerance and activation. This...

The journal publishes its first scoping review, introducing a more rigorous review type. In terms of citations, “Simultaneous Alcohol and Marijuana Use Among Young Adults: A Scoping Review of Prevalence, Patterns, Psychosocial Correlates, and Consequences” is in the top 1% of all papers published that year in the field of Clinical Medicine, according to Essential Science Indicators in the Web of Science Core Collection database.

With Volume 34, Number 3, the journal’s name changes to Alcohol Research: Current Reviews (ARCR) to reflect the journal's evolution from a resource for the lay audience to a peer-reviewed journal geared towards scientists. Each issue focuses on a particular topic and includes an introduction covering a historical and future perspective.

The journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The journal adjusts requirements for narrative reviews to enhance rigor, further distinguishing ARCR as a reliable source of scientific information on the field of alcohol research.

In the 15 years since the founding of NIAAA, alcohol research has expanded and become increasingly sophisticated. With Volume 9, Number 3, the journal shifts from a “newsy focus” to a greater emphasis on detailed alcohol research findings.

The journal releases its first issue (Volume 22, Number 4) highlighting patterns of alcohol consumption and related problems among various racial and ethnic populations. This issue emphasized the importance of understanding and addressing alcohol-related issues among all Americans.

Shortly after the modernization of peer review took off in the 1970s, the journal establishes its Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) to review and provide guidance on the journal’s content. The EAB continues to be an integral part of the journal today.