In this article, we'll learn the difference between heavy drinking and alcoholism, find out howalcoholaffects the body, discover the genetic, social and physiological factors that lead individuals down the path to alcoholism and learn how alcoholics can get treatment for their addiction. But first...
How does alcohol affect the kidneys? Risks of Alcohol Abuse Alcohol affects many different parts of the body; prolonged or excessive use can lead to the irreversible damage of certain organs and systems. Many people known that alcohol can cause damage to the liver; however, the damage is not...
Alcohol is also known as ethanol, a liquid produced by fermentation and an ingredient in beer, wine, and liquor that causes intoxication. Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows down activity in the central nervous system, delaying messages sent to and from the body and the brain that also w...
Alcohol(ethanol) is a central nervous system depressant that slows your body's systems and affects your mental and physical functioning.1You may feel relaxed or euphoric after your first drink or two, but alcohol's impact on your body and mind extends well beyond these initial effects.23 Wheth...
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This work highlights recent studies in epigenetic mechanisms that play a role in alcoholism, which is a complex multifactorial disorder. There is a large body of evidence showing that alcohol can modify gene expression through epigenetic processes, namely DNA methylation and nucleosomal remodeling via ...
Alcohol affects the body and brain by interfering with cognitive function, mood, balance, sleep, digestion, and the function of the liver, kidneys, heart, and pancreas. Alcohol affects hormones, hearing, immune function, body temperature, and bone and muscle strength. How Long Does A Hangover ...
How Alcohol Affects The Liver The liver breaks down and filters out harmful substances in the blood and manufactures the proteins,enzymes, and hormones the body uses to ward off infections. It also converts vitamins, nutrients, and medicines into substances that our bodies can use. The liver is...
New genetic research may help explain some of the different ways thatalcoholismaffects men and women. Gender differences in alcoholism have previously been attributed to differences in size and body composition. But the new study suggests that genes may also play a role in the way men and women...