Alcohol Addiction

This effect was blocked by a β-adrenergic blocker and was not reproduced in isolated first passage cultured airway epithelial cells. These findings suggested that autonomic innervation and functional β-adrenergic receptors participate in alcohol-induced relaxation of airway smooth muscles. The applicability of this study, however, is uncertain since most of the bronchoreactivity of asthma occurs in […]

A study of meth users published in the National Library of Medicine found that binge drinking was likely to raise the likelihood of methamphetamine usage more so than light drinking, providing valuable evidence that there is a direct correlation between the two. The side effects of mixing alcohol and meth are quite dangerous for any […]

The researchers found that grandiose narcissism, i.e., overt narcissism, was a positive predictor of alcohol consumption. People in this group were also less likely to see their alcohol use as a problem. While narcissism and alcoholism don’t always occur together, there are some reasons why narcissists might be more prone to developing an alcohol use […]

However, with ongoing use, these capabilities can be impaired, sometimes irreversibly. When you drink more than your liver can effectively process, alcohol and its byproducts can damage your liver. This initially takes the form of increased fat in your liver, but over time it can lead to inflammation and the accumulation of scar tissue. It […]

You may also begin to avoid processing uncomfortable feelings by numbing them by drinking or using drugs, which can block progress during treatment and trigger or worsen existing depression and anxiety. Once the drugs wear off and you sober up, your PTSD symptoms will come back stronger than ever, leading to a quickly escalating cycle […]

Leading this research, Elizabeth Loftus has authored over 200 books and thousands of peer-reviewed articles which demonstrate the many ways in which memory for events can be distorted or contaminated during the process of recall (Loftus and Davis, 2006; Morgan et al., 2013; Patihis et al., 2013). Provision of misinformation, the passage of time, and […]

In addition, mixed drinks — such as cocktails — may have high amounts of sugar that can affect cholesterol levels. Use of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the Healthgrades User Agreement. By some estimates, about 9% of people who take statins are at a higher risk of developing type 2 […]

But it may be worthwhile learning about what counts as binge drinking and whether or not you may be drinking too much and don’t even know it. Notably, studies have shown that alcohol dehydrogenase variants occur in different individuals and that categorization according to variant nullifies the protective effect of moderate alcohol intake. Over two […]

In people with bipolar disorder or AUD, it’s believed that the chemicals that regulate moods don’t work properly. Your environment as a young person can also influence whether you’re likely to develop AUD. All that’s needed for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder is the development of a manic episode. These episodes may be so […]

Instead, you’ll spend time with people who completely understand your situation. Although it’s not a direct treatment for anger, addressing your depression symptoms can have an indirect effect on feelings of anger. Eventually, it may lead to problems in your personal and professional life. For example, if you are unable to deal with stress in […]