Alcohol Addiction

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Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz
09/28/2024
Alcohol use plays a significant role in liver-related deaths, but even small amounts can exacerbate chronic liver disease. Are you aware of the latest findings on alcohol and liver disease management? Take...
09/28/2024
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
02/29/2024

Shannay Bellamy, MD1 • William Ott, MD1Muhammad Ahmad Shahid, MD1 • Muzzamil Khan, MD1 • Richen Jirel, MD1

Shannay Bellamy, MD1 • William Ott, M...
A 57-year-old man presented with a 1-day history of substernal chest pain, diaphoresis, palpitations, and lightheadedness while walking his dog. He initially attributed his symptoms to a panic attack,...
02/29/2024
mortality
mortality
06/29/2022
To better understand mortality trends within the United States, researchers examined the rate of death in people who died of alcohol-related liver disease.
06/29/2022

Interactive Features

Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz
09/28/2024
Alcohol use plays a significant role in liver-related deaths, but even small amounts can exacerbate chronic liver disease. Are you aware of the latest findings on alcohol and liver disease management? Take...
09/28/2024
alcohol misuse
alcohol misuse
05/30/2017
A 46-year-old alcoholic male comes to your office stating his intention to quit drinking. He typically drinks 12-16 glasses of whisky per day.
05/30/2017

Clinical Insights

Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol Misuse
09/19/2019
Leonardo Pignataro, PhD, discusses his research on neuroscience and alcohol consumption, which may have larger implications on how alcohol may affect neural circuitry and may create dependence.
09/19/2019