One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is "allodynia"— increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain. The ...

Alcoholic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by long-term alcohol use. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and trouble walking. Stopping alcohol use is the first step in treating alcoholic ...

Drinking too much alcohol can increase inflammation and harm your body. Alcohol use disorder is a leading cause of death in the US and Europe. Heavy alcohol use may worsen inflammatory conditions like ...

Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have unlocked the answer to curbing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. A new study found that by targeting the brain’s cerebellum region, scientists were ...

This article explores the intersection between drinking and nutrition to reveal how alcohol-induced malnutrition can perpetuate a cycle of craving and relapse.

Between four and 10 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Many doctors look askance at the disorder, leading some ...

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The new study found the answer to helping people get through alcohol withdrawal may lie in a region of the brain known as the ...

Chronic alcohol use wreaks havoc on metabolism and male fertility: Explore the hidden mechanisms linking liver damage, hormonal imbalances, and reproductive health, and why it’s time to rethink ...

Getty Images The limited treatment options available for alcohol use disorder emphasize the urgent need for more research into pharmacological therapies. While more research is needed, preclinical and ...

Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...