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Yes, alcoholism is a disease

A person who drinks too much alcohol may be able to perform complicated tasks, such as dancing, carrying on a conversation or even driving a car, but later have no memory of those escapades. These periods of amnesia, commonly known as “blackouts,” can last from a few minutes…

A study by University of Washington psychologists shows some people continue to drink heavily because of perceived positive effects, despite experiencing negative effects such as hangovers, fights and regrettable sexual situations.
According to participants in the study, boosts of courage,…

Genetic Variation Links Alcoholics And Liver Cirrhosis In Caucasians
A new study by German researchers found that a variation in the PNPLA3 (adiponutrin) gene was associated with cirrhosis of the liver and elevated transaminase (liver enzyme) levels in alcoholic Caucasians. The risk of…

Energy drink use may lead to alcohol dependence
ScienceDaily (2010-11-16) — Many adolescents and college students innocently ingest large amounts of energy drinks to stay awake. But, new research shows that energy drink over-use is strongly linked with increased risks of engaging in…

‘Never Again’ The scenario has been played over and over many times. After a particularly damaging or embarrassing binge, the hungover person will make an oath to himself and others to drink “never again” and quite often is sincere about quitting. But with the onset of…

While alcohol has a wide range of pharmacological effects on the body, the brain is a primary target. However, the molecular mechanisms by which alcohol alters neuronal activity in the brain are poorly understood. Participants in a symposium at the June 2010 annual meeting of the Research…

In a systematic review of current evidence published in PLoS
Medicine, the authors-Jim McCambridge from the London School of Hygiene
& Tropical Medicine, London, UK, and colleagues-conclude that there is
enough evidence to recommend that reducing drinking during late adolescence…

Female drink-drivers are more likely to be older, better-educated and divorced, widowed or separated, research has shown.
 
The study by academics at The University of Nottingham found that emotional factors and mental health problems were common triggers in alcohol-related offences…

Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse.
See also:
Ascites
Cirrhosis
Alcoholism
Bleeding varices
Hepatic encelphalopathy
Reference from A.D.A.M.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Liver disease due to alcohol; Cirrhosis or hepatitis – alcoholic;…