A new study has found that targeting a protein might allow treatment of alcoholism and simultaneously prevent alcohol-induced heart and liver damage.
Future Alcoholism may be Predicted by Effects Of Alcohol In Young Binge Drinkers
A new report has revealed how heavy social drinkers who had greater stimulation and reward from alcohol were more likely to develop alcohol use disorder over time.
A new report has revealed how heavy social drinkers who had greater stimulation and reward from alcohol were more likely to develop alcohol use disorder over time.
There are only a few drugs that purport to treat alcohol dependence and none that treat the damaging effects alcohol has on various organs. The study recommends that targeting the actions of RGS6 might accomplish both aims.
The scientists used mice lacking RGS6 to probe the protein's roles in both alcohol craving and organ damage.
Alcoholism Decreases Muscle Strength
For both long-time alcoholics and patients with mitochondrial disease, muscle weakness is a common symptom.
For both long-time alcoholics and patients with mitochondrial disease, muscle weakness is a common symptom.
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Supporting Recovery After Treatment for Alcoholism With Smartphone App
A smartphone application is found to help reduce risky drinking days for patients with alcohol use disorder, compared to patients who received usual care after leaving residential treatment.
A smartphone application is found to help reduce risky drinking days for patients with alcohol use disorder, compared to patients who received usual care after leaving residential treatment.
Research Reveals Protein Links Liver Cancer With Obesity, Alcoholism, and Hepatitis
Previous research has found that obesity, alcoholism, and chronic hepatitis increase the risk of getting liver cancer.
Previous research has found that obesity, alcoholism, and chronic hepatitis increase the risk of getting liver cancer.
