Alcohol Abuse

However, the risk of depression does tend to increase during menopause. According to a large 2009 study, an extra 10 grams of alcohol (1 drink) per day increases your risk for breast cancer by 12 percent. To get rid of alcohol flush reactions, you can limit alcohol consumption, choose beverages with lower alcohol content, or […]

So while many people have less digestive upset from alcohol when they consume it with food, that might not be the case in a given person with GERD, according to Evans. In addition to avoiding alcohol, people may try avoiding fatty, spicy, and certain other types of foods and beverages. Quitting smoking and managing weight […]

Consider talking with someone who has had a problem with drinking but has stopped. Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal. For resources related to AUD, including how to get support, please visit the NIH website. While bumping into something while drinking may seem relatively harmless, the […]

This hypothesis is further supported by an animal study that determined that aerosolized acetaldehyde but not ethanol induced histamine-mediated bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs (Myou et al., 1994). The mucociliary apparatus consists of mucus secreting cells, sero-mucinous bronchial glands and ciliated cells that line the conducting airways from the trachea to the terminal bronchi deep in […]

Drinking alcohol may cause pain in the pancreas, or in some cases the liver, but can reduce the risk of gallbladder pain. The main cause of gallbladder pain is the presence of gallstones, and alcohol reduces the risks of gallstones occuring. Alcohol increases the risk of gallbladder cancer, but this cancer is normally painless and […]

Researchers have also suggested that red wine, in particular, might protect the heart, thanks to the antioxidants it contains. Alcohol is also a known risk factor for atrial fibrillation, which is an abnormal heart rhythm in one of the chambers of the heart, the left atrium. In atrial fibrillation, rather than pump blood into the […]

A greater decrease in heart rate in ethanol treated rats compared with control rats during β-adrenoreceptor blockade with propranolol indicates that the ethanol treated rats had an increased sympathetic activity. An increase in sympathetic activity is consistent with impairment of the baroreceptors that, when activated, inhibit the sympathetic nervous system[45,47]. It is important to note […]

On the other hand, they study also underscores the presence of risk factors within certain religious communities where excessive alcohol may be use, tolerates, or even encourages. Understanding these nuances is crucial for public health initiatives and interventions aimed at reducing alcohol related problems within specific religious contexts. The association between drinking alcohol and one’s […]

When a person suffers from a co-occurring mental health disorder, the risk for also developing alcoholism or problems with substance abuse are elevated. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) publishes that co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction are common, as about 8 million adults in America battled both in 2014. They are […]

In many cases, you may not expect a functional alcoholic to have a problem. That’s because they can balance their drinking with their personal and professional life. Moreover, many don’t believe they have a drinking problem until they start experiencing health issues. To understand this complex and unique disorder, it’s essential to learn the different […]