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Category: Alcohol

Addiction, Alcohol

Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works

March 30, 2022

Most people successfully quit or cut back their alcohol consumption on their own. But people who drink more frequently are much more likely to have symptoms of dependence and might find it more difficult

Addiction, Alcohol, Weight Loss

Thinking about a Dry January? Tips from a UW doc

December 30, 2021

As New Year’s Day approaches, health-based resolutions are hardly novel. The trend of “Dry January” has gained momentum during the pandemic, with 15% of U.S. adults attempting temporary alcohol abstinence last year.

Alcohol

Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine? No you won’t says new study

February 10, 2019

“Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine,” the saying goes. “Wine before beer and you’ll feel queer.” True? No. It’s the amount you drink that gives you a hangover.

Alcohol, Hepatitis, Liver, Transplantation

Alcohol-Linked Disease Overtakes Hep C As Top Reason For Liver Transplant

January 23, 2019

One reason for the shift, researchers said, is that hepatitis C, which used to be the leading cause of liver transplants, has become easier to treat with drugs.

Alcohol, Injury Prevention

Utah’s Tough New DUI Law Brings Controversy

October 19, 2018

Utah will become the first state to make it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .05 or higher, rather than the .08 standard that every other state.

Alcohol

Five popular hangover cures, reviewed by experts

September 21, 2018

‘Hair of the dog’ and other hangover remedies. Do they work? Here’s the evidence behind what works – and what doesn’t

Addiction, Alcohol

Binge drinking and blackouts in college

September 20, 2018

Binge drinking in the college brain may impair not only learning but memorizing. Deficiencies could make studying very difficult, and far less productive.

Addiction, Alcohol, Health News, Mental Health, Metabolism, Substance Abuse

Drink, drank, drunk: what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos

August 6, 2018

The process of how ethanol gets from the glass into your brain is not straight forward. Let’s take a look at what happens after that first sip of alcohol.

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