//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/alcoholism/ Find current medical research and in-depth information on alcoholism, symptoms and treatment of alcoholism as well as clinical depression. Expand your understanding of alcohol's effect on the brain and learn techniques for managing stress. en-us Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:19:50 EDT Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:19:50 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/alcoholism/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231006104552.htm Men who have been on parental leave have a significantly reduced risk of being hospitalized due to alcohol consumption, according to a new study from Sweden. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:45:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/10/231006104552.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130410.htm Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with the father, researchers report. According to the study, preventive measures should be directed at both parents. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130410.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm Alcohol use and subsequent handgun carrying were positively associated during adolescence and young adulthood among individuals who grew up in rural areas, similar to findings in urban areas. Reducing alcohol use may be an important strategy to prevent handgun carrying and firearm-related harm among young people in rural areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110716.htm An analysis of data from seven studies involving more than 19,000 adults in the United States, Korea and Japan found a clear association between increases in systolic (top-number) blood pressure and the number of alcoholic beverages consumed daily. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164151.htm Research links women's lean body mass with how quickly they eliminate alcohol from their system. Women with obesity and those who are older eliminate alcohol from their bloodstreams faster than those of normal weight and those who are younger. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:41:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164151.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200347.htm A new study offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reductions in stress signaling in the brain. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200347.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114659.htm Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:46:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114659.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice. The findings suggest that exposure to binge-levels of alcohol during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, lead to long-lasting changes in the brain's ability to signal and communicate -- potentially setting the stage for long-term behavioral changes and hinting towards the mechanisms of alcohol-induced cognitive changes in humans. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm A team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:50:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201925.htm What are the consequences of mothers consuming alcohol while breastfeeding? A research team at the University of California, Riverside, performed a mouse study to find out. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:19:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230411105843.htm A probiotic treatment reduced the negative effects of alcohol consumption in mice. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:58:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230411105843.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm Recent findings point toward a potential new drug target for treating alcohol use disorder. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:32:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132118.htm Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an 'incredibly promising' treatment for alcohol use disorder. On average, people in a proof-of-concept study who received the medication, called apremilast, reduced their alcohol intake by more than half -- from five drinks per day to two. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:21:18 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216083947.htm Researchers have used artificial intelligence to discover a link between alterations in the shape of children's faces and the amount of alcohol their mothers drank, before and during pregnancy. Even small amounts, less than one glass of wine a week, made a difference. Face shapes are an indicator of underlying health and developmental problems. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:39:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216083947.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131183126.htm A new study reveals that having a sense of purpose in daily life can influence college students' decisions on day-to-day alcohol consumption. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:31:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131183126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112955.htm Mothers drank alcohol less frequently as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, according to a small study of Ohio women, but another result was more concerning to researchers. Findings showed that the number of drinks per day increased for moms later in the pandemic, raising concerns that mothers may have been more likely to binge when they did drink. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:29:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112955.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140658.htm Simultaneous cannabis and alcohol use, defined as using both substances at the same time so their effects overlap, increased in adults from 2008 to 2019, according to new research. Shifts in cannabis legislation have raised questions about unintended effects on cannabis and alcohol use patterns, whereby policy changes might lead people to use both substances. Until now, the relationships between recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) and changes in simultaneous cannabis/alcohol use prevalence had remain untested. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:06:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140658.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142302.htm A large genetic study has identified more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people. Researchers said a majority of these genes were similar among people with European, African, American and Asian ancestries. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:23:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142302.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101208.htm States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new research. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:12:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122111554.htm A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:15:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122111554.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105304.htm The number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area, a new study suggests. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:53:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105304.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118144021.htm A research team showed how drugs can reduce alcohol preference in animal models of post-traumatic stress disorder. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:40:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118144021.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118130010.htm No amount of alcohol consumption is safe for a developing fetus. A new study presents in molecular detail how alcohol harms growth and functioning of developing brain organoids. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118130010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221107192311.htm Researchers show how major sociopolitical events can have global impacts on sleep that are associated with significant fluctuations in the public's collective mood, well-being, and alcohol consumption. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:23:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221107192311.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104922.htm Parents can transmit a genetic risk for alcohol problems to their children not only directly, but also indirectly via genetically influenced aspects of the home environment, such as marital discord or divorce, according to a new study. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:49:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, according to a new study. The risk of stroke increased the more years people reported moderate or heavy drinking. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:40:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123948.htm On average, students experience an estimated total of 102 alcohol-related consequences, such as blacking out, being hung over, or missing work or school, due to drinking across their four years in college, according to a new study. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:39:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123948.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm A global study into causes of stroke has found that high and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with increased odds of stroke. The study also found that there was no link between low level drinking and stroke. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:37:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141748.htm The fear of missing out (FoMO) on rewarding and fun experiences is something that most people feel at some point in life. Among college students, the degree to which someone experiences FoMO is associated with their risk of participating in maladaptive behaviors including academic misconduct, drug and alcohol use, and breaking the law, according to a new study. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:17:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927144327.htm New research correlates substance-use patterns and personal characteristics with COVID-19 impacts. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:43:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927144327.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220923121651.htm A new study found that lower initial cortisol levels may serve as a predictor for retention in treatment programs for substance use disorder. Researchers found that participants who remained in the treatment program less than 90 days had significantly higher initial cortisol levels than those who remained in the program longer than 90 days. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:16:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220923121651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920211230.htm 研究人员发现一个生物机制that increases the strength with which fear memories are stored in the brain. The study, done in rats, provides new knowledge on the mechanisms behind anxiety-related disorders, and identifies shared mechanisms behind anxiety and alcohol dependence. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:12:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920211230.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220919220741.htm A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder, according to a new study. The study presents converging evidence from experiments in mice and rats, as well as a cohort study in humans, suggesting that the medication, spironolactone, may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:07:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220919220741.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220919103205.htm Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, or NH/PIs, comprising more than 20 ethnic groups hailing from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, are understudied despite being the third fastest growing racial group in the United States. Two studies now report that NH/PIs have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:32:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220919103205.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220912105413.htm A new rodent study shows that even small quantities of alcohol can trigger epigenomic and transciptomic changes in brain circuitry in an area that is crucial in the development of addiction. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:54:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220912105413.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907192608.htm In a new perspective piece, experts propose updating alcohol container warning labels as a strategy to help consumers make more informed decisions about how much they imbibe. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:26:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220907192608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220826113320.htm Even a single dose of drinking alcohol -- ethanol -- can permanently alter synapses and mitochondrial movement in the brain's neurons, a new study finds. That has consequences for the brain's reward learning and can potentially lead to later alcohol addiction. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:33:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220826113320.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824120823.htm Two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduces heavy drinking by 83 percent on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study shows. 结婚,2022年8月24日12:08:23美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824120823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220808162231.htm Heavy drinkers with symptoms of insomnia, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, may be less likely to suffer alcohol-induced blackouts, according to a new study. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:22:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220808162231.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805112004.htm A clinical trial to test whether three proven smoking cessation treatments could also reduce alcohol intake found no differences between the medications, but the rates of behavior change for alcohol consumption and smoking were high in all treatment groups. Results suggest these medications could play an important role to reduce alcohol use and smoking at the same time. Unexpectedly, nicotine replacement therapy performed as well as the prescription drugs varenicline and cytisine. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:20:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805112004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091257.htm A digital support tool on your phone can help if you want to reduce your alcohol consumption. Researchers have developed and evaluated a digital tool which helps individuals reduce their alcohol intake on their own. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:12:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220726132538.htm People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new study found. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:25:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220726132538.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220719162125.htm Researchers used a new kind of computational tool to parse the complicated genetics that put some people at higher risk of becoming addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, and likely other substances. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:21:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220719162125.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714145141.htm Consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to a study of almost 21,000 people. Iron accumulation in the brain has been linked with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and is a potential mechanism for alcohol-related cognitive decline. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:51:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714145141.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711095149.htm A new study has found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood strongly increases risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) later in life. This risk is especially high for women. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:51:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711095149.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220613143249.htm A new study finds that the more a person stares at themself while talking with a partner in an online chat, the more their mood degrades over the course of the conversation. Alcohol use appears to worsen the problem, the researchers found. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:32:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220613143249.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220609131943.htm Those who are among the heaviest drinkers in England are four times more likely to smoke than the general population and should be prioritized by the government in its plans to achieve 'smoke-free' status by 2030, experts say. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:19:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220609131943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220609082209.htm Moderate average drinkers with a pattern of binge drinking were almost five times more likely to experience multiple alcohol problems, researchers report. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:22:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220609082209.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220608112622.htm Pregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study shows. Paying attention to both parents' use of alcohol may help to prevent drinking during pregnancy, as well as fetal exposure to the adverse effects of alcohol. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:26:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220608112622.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607194422.htm Scientists find evidence that the immune protein CSF1 may contribute to feelings of anxiety during alcohol withdrawal. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:44:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607194422.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220518130707.htm Students at four-year colleges and universities drink nearly twice as much alcohol as their peers in two-year colleges, according to a survey of college students in the Seattle area. On the other hand, students in community colleges and other two-year institutions use marijuana nearly twice as often as four-year students. Wed, 18 May 2022 13:07:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220518130707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220516124005.htm Deaths involving alcohol use disorder increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a new study. The study also found that young adults 25 to 44 years old experienced the steepest upward trend in alcohol use disorder mortality. Mon, 16 May 2022 12:40:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220516124005.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220512092701.htm People who have been hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who do not have a TBI, according to a new study. Major TBI was defined as having bleeding in the brain and a hospital stay of three or more days. Researchers did not find an increased risk for people who had minor TBI, which was defined as a concussion with no more than a one-day hospital stay. Thu, 12 May 2022 09:27:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220512092701.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220504153619.htm Gene editing may be a potential treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults who were exposed to binge drinking in their adolescence, according to the results of an animal study. The researchers used a gene-editing tool called CRISPR-dCas9 in their experiments to manipulate the histone acetylation and methylation processes at the Arc gene in models of adult rats. Wed, 04 May 2022 15:36:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220504153619.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220503190218.htm A new finding in an animal study could eventually lead to improved treatments to minimize cravings in people with alcohol use disorder. Tue, 03 May 2022 19:02:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220503190218.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421181217.htm A recent study in Finland investigated the paths from childhood socioemotional behavior to midlife health behavior decades later. Socioemotional behaviour at age 8 predicted health behaviour both directly and indirectly through education. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:12:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220421181217.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405102900.htm Clinical awareness of connection between alcohol and dementia is paramount to providing the best patient care management. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:29:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405102900.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220401141345.htm Scientists analyzed the ethanol content of fruit eaten by spider monkeys in Panama, and found that the fruit regularly contained alcohol: between 1% and 2%. The researchers also collected urine samples, most of which contained secondary metabolites of ethanol. The results provide further evidence that our primate ancestors preferentially sought out fermented, alcohol-containing fruit likely for its greater nutritional value, and that humans may have inherited this proclivity for ethanol. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:13:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220401141345.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329114730.htm A new study reports that, among youth with substance use and depression, a significant proportion show early improvements in depression during their treatment for substance use. Youth who are using cannabis less frequently prior to treatment and those without conduct disorder are more likely to experience early depression improvement. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:47:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220329114730.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220325122708.htm In an observational analysis of UK Biobank participants, light to moderate drinkers had the lowest heart disease risk, followed by people who abstained from drinking; however, light to moderate drinkers tended to have healthier lifestyles than abstainers, which likely accounted for their better heart health. Genetic evidence in this same population suggested that all levels of alcohol intake are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Notably, the risk of cardiovascular disease linked to light alcohol consumption was modest but rose exponentially with higher intake, even at intake levels currently endorsed as 'low risk.' Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:27:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220325122708.htm