Alcohol definitely affects the brain, report researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Side effects can be apparent after only a few drinks. Immediate side effects of drinking alcohol can include blurred...
Like other forms of neuropathy, a patient with alcoholic neuropathy has damage to her nerves. Depending on the type of nerves affected, the patient can have problems with sensation, movement or autonomic functions, like urination. While excessive...
One in 100 people in the United States will experience a seizure in their lifetime, according to Mayoclinic.com. A seizure is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain and has many causes, including alcohol use and alcohol...
"Helping" an alcoholic can be quite the challenge. As the saying goes: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't force him to drink." Alcoholism is a cunning, baffling and powerful disease and few escape its deadly grip. Nonetheless, there are...
An alcoholic beverage is simply any drink that contains alcohol, an intoxicating liquid. People have been making and drinking alcoholic beverages since before the beginning of recorded history. Specifically, alcoholic beverages contain ethanol,...
Alcohol is a drug used by around 50 percent of Americans age 13 and over, reports "Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing." It depresses the central nervous system, inducing alterations in behavior and mood. Some individuals become addicted to alcohol...
Alcoholic steatohepatitis is defined as an accumulation of fat in the cells of the liver resulting from alcohol consumption. Approximately one-third of the patients who are diagnosed with alcoholic steatohepatitis are asymptomatic. According to...
Excessive drinking can be damaging to your social life, physical health and appearance. Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and liquor contain calories, sugar and carbohydrates that can lead to weight gain and fat accumulation in your stomach....
Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that results from chronic alcohol abuse. The second stage of alcoholic liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis is preceded by steatosis -- a fatty liver -- and if drinking continues, alcoholic...
As many as 33 percent of alcoholics develop alcoholic myopathy, a breakdown of the proximal muscle tissue, lead author Jose Nicolas of the University of Barcelona reported in an August 2003 issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."...
When all else fails to get an alcoholic to quit drinking and problems have become devastating to the person's life, family and friends, it is time for an intervention. But it is important to intervene in the proper way. Fortunately, through...
An alcoholic is a person physically addicted to alcohol. Alcoholism occurs gradually, and it can sometimes be difficult to recognize. Alcoholics work hard to hide the problem, although eventually symptoms of the illness become evident, according...
The long-term effects of alcohol abuse can damage the liver, heart and brain. Alcoholic neuropathy, a physical disorder caused by alcoholism's damaging effects on nerves, can result in devastating symptoms and permanent disability. If caught...
The damage that alcoholism inflicts on a person extends into social, psychological and physical aspects of the individual's life. Alcoholic neuropathy, sometimes known as alcoholic polyneuropathy, is one of the physical consequences of chronic...
Alcoholism and depression may occur together for many patients seeking treatment for either disorder. Alcohol can intensify depressive symptoms but does not necessarily cause depression. Depression may cause some people to drink more to relieve...
Alcoholism is a disease that affects the alcoholic as well as those close to the him. Having an alcoholic husband is stressful. He has to be willing to get help. You cannot force your husband to become sober, and you can not treat him by yourself....
Neuropathy is a medical term that refers to nerve damage. The term polyneuropathy is used when more than one nerve is involved. When nerve damage is due to excessive alcohol use, the condition is referred to as alcoholic neuropathy, or...
A person is considered an alcoholic when he is not able to stop drinking once he has begun, has withdrawal symptoms when not drinking and continually needs more alcohol to get high, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and...
If someone you love has a problem with alcohol, getting him the help he needs is important to his health---and your relationship. Medline Plus reports that around 17.6 million adults suffer from alcoholism or have problems controlling their...
Alcohol is a commonly consumed chemical that has potent effects on the nervous system. Although alcohol is safe when it is consumed in moderation, heavy alcohol use can be toxic to the body. Alcoholic liver disease is the result of chronic alcohol...
Alcoholic dementia, also called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is caused by a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that alcohol abuse interferes with the body's breakdown of thiamine, even if the patient...
The subject of whether there is such a condition as "dry alcoholism" is scientifically controversial. The term refers to a condition in which a person is no longer drinking alcohol but continues to have similar thought patterns and behaviors as an...
Alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture. It's a common element at celebrations, and features prominently at weddings, happy hours and other social occasions. Given the variety of alcoholic beverages that are concocted and those that are...
According to the National Institute of Health, almost 17.6 percent of American adults are problem drinkers. Their alcoholism affects them personally, and it has ripple effects if they are married. Edward T. Creagan, M.D., at the Mayo Clinic...
The pancreas is involved with the production and secretion of many enzymes that help the digestive system break food down. Pancreatitis is the result of the pancreas becoming inflamed, which can lead to indigestion and abdominal pain. One way in...
Approximately 6,500 people received new livers in the United States in 2005, according to the American Liver Foundation. Around 14 percent of transplant patients need new livers because of alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcoholism ranks as the second most...
Alcoholism is considered to be a family disease. According to Al-Anon Family Groups, each alcoholic person affects the lives and well-being of at least four other people. If your brother is suffering from alcoholism, you will not only be helping...
The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library points out that more than 10 percent of people in the U.S. abuse or have a dependency on alcohol. When a person is an alcoholic, his body becomes dependent on the alcohol. People who are alcoholics can show...
A healthy diet plays a major role in helping recovering alcoholics return to normal living. The process of recovery includes practicing regular eating patterns with good nutrition. Those in recovery face severe nutritional deficiencies, especially...
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