Heavy use of alcohol among adolescents and young adults is not only dangerous in its own right, but new research in nonhuman primates shows that … Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol useRead more
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People who don’t drink may still suffer harms from alcohol
Much of the research into alcohol-associated harms investigates harm to the drinker, not to other individuals. Researchers at Institute for Therapy Research in Bayern, Germany, … People who don’t drink may still suffer harms from alcoholRead more
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Heavy drinking in teens causes lasting changes in emotional center of brain
Binge drinking in adolescence has been shown to have lasting effects on the wiring of the brain and is associated with increased risk for psychological … Heavy drinking in teens causes lasting changes in emotional center of brainRead more
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Moderate Drinking May Not Ward Off Heart Disease
Many people believe that having a glass of wine with dinner — or moderately drinking any kind of alcohol — will protect them from heart … Moderate Drinking May Not Ward Off Heart DiseaseRead more
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Addicted individuals less responsive to reward-anticipation
It may be difficult for addicted individuals to learn when they can expect a reward. This learning problem could perhaps explain why they are more … Addicted individuals less responsive to reward-anticipationRead more
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Alcohol is also harmful to the liver for a second reason
Alcohol itself can directly damage liver cells. Now researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report evidence that alcohol is also harmful … Alcohol is also harmful to the liver for a second reasonRead more
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Who kills more AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or something else?
When considering the world’s worst killers, alcohol likely doesn’t come to mind. Yet alcohol kills more than 2.5 million people annually, more than AIDS, malaria … Who kills more AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or something else?Read more
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Alcoholism in India
Annually state and central governments are getting Rs 21,600/- crores from alcohol. But national loss from alcohol is Rs 24,400 crores in India. in south-east … Alcoholism in IndiaRead more