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The Relationship Between Alcohol-Related Content on Social Media and Alcohol Outcomes in Young Adults: A Scoping Review

Key Takeaways

  • 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...

Influence of Alcohol on the Intestinal Immune System

Key Takeaways

  • 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...