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Alcohol’s Effects on the Liver, the Neuroendocrine System, and Bone. The medical consequences of chronic alcohol abuse and dependence have been well documented in adults. They include liver disease, lung disease, compromised immune function, endocrine disorders, and brain changes.
- Alcohol Use Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Alcohol use disorder involves a loss of control over the...
- Alcohol Use Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Low-to-moderate use of alcohol may facilitate socialization, as it reduces anxiety and has a disinhibiting effect on social behaviors. Compared to other drugs of abuse, relatively large amounts of alcohol are required to produce physiological effects.
1 Ιουλ 2014 · Alcohol’s effects on neurological function and disease are carried out through the actions of a variety of brain neurotransmitters, where there is a complex interplay between excitatory and inhibitory systems. Alcohol, consistent with a variety of other drugs of abuse, increases dopamine levels.
16 Μαρ 2024 · Alcohol use disorder involves a loss of control over the ability to drink moderately. This loss of control results in negative consequences that impact relationships, physical and mental health, and the ability to fulfill role obligations.
21 Μαΐ 2022 · This review summarizes the impact of alcohol toxicity on brain neurocircuitry in the context of AUD and discusses pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies currently available to treat this addiction disorder.
25 Μαρ 2022 · Alcohol consumption represents a major factor of morbidity and mortality, with a wide range of adverse medical implications that practically affect every organ system. It is the fifth major cause of deaths in men and women and causes up to 139 million disability-adjusted life years.
In the long run, the effects of alcohol on the brain can be both psychological (mental health problems) and physiological (damage to brain tissue). People who drink heavily are particularly vulnerable, and alcohol is an influential factor in a number of conditions, including anxiety and depression, psychotic disorders, and suicide.
