Effects of Binge Drinking on the Developing Brain
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Alcohol and Gut-Derived Inflammation
Alcohol’s Effects on the Cardiovascular System
Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain: Neuroimaging Results in Humans and Animal Models
Alcoholic Myopathy: Pathophysiologic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Pathophysiology of the Effects of Alcohol Abuse on the Endocrine System
Development, Prevention, and Treatment of Alcohol-Induced Organ Injury: The Role of Nutrition
Associations Between Socioeconomic Factors and Alcohol Outcomes
According to the World Health Organization (2014), alcohol consumption is responsible for approximately 5.9 percent of deaths worldwide and a global loss of 139 million disability-adjusted life-years. The alcohol-related disease burden is precipitated in part by acute intoxication, which decreases reaction time, perception and motor skills, and inhibitions and is thereby associated with an...
Biology, Genetics, and Environment: Underlying Factors Influencing Alcohol Metabolism
Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that drinking patterns and the prevalence of alcohol-related adverse consequences, including alcohol use disorder (AUD), differ substantially among racial/ethnic groups in the United States. For example, analyses comparing drinking patterns and their consequences among Whites, Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics found the following: Whites have the highest risk...
Many service members and veterans seeking treatment for alcohol problems have experienced the life-threatening stress of combat, many have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many service members and veterans seeking treatment for PTSD have alcohol or other substance problems. Sensitivity to these issues can influence how a therapist relates to the patient and also has possible...