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2. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   These adverse effects are believed to be due to the neurotoxic effects of repeated withdrawal from alcohol on aberrant neuronal plasticity and cortical damage. Repeated periods of acute intoxication followed by acute detoxification has profound effects on the brain and is associated with an increased risk of seizures as well as cognitive deficits.

3. Alcohol-related brain damage - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol-related brain damage [1] [2] alters both the structure and function of the brain as a result of the direct neurotoxic effects of alcohol intoxication or acute alcohol withdrawal. Increased alcohol intake is associated with damage to brain regions including the frontal lobe , [ 3 ] limbic system , and cerebellum , [ 4 ] with widespread ...

4. Alcohol and cortisol - Wikipedia

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   Cortisol was overall higher in alcoholics than non-alcoholics, indicating that alcohol has long-term effects on the endocrine system. Also, alcoholics had the highest cortisol levels after drinking stopped, demonstrating symptoms of withdrawal (a hormonal marker of alcohol addiction). [3]

5. Men Who Stop Drinking Often See This Bedroom Benefit - AOL

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   While quitting alcohol is one way to possibly reduce or stop ED, the initial period after quitting excessive drinking may cause ED. ... Alcohol withdrawal can also cause side effects such as high ...

6. Kelly Ripa says quitting alcohol had a surprising effect on ...

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   Kelly Ripa revealed on "Live with Kelly and Mark" that she gained an unexpected 12 pounds when she stopped drinking. Dr. Kathleen Jordan discusses alcohol's impact on weight.

7. What Does Being Sober Mean? The Details on Alcohol-Free Living

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   For heavy drinkers, curbing or quitting alcohol can reduce the risk of death and ailments like these, along with many other destructive effects of excessive alcohol use. (Abruptly stopping alcohol ...

8. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol detoxification (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in individuals that have alcohol use disorder. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of alcohol in order to lessen the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal .

9. It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut ...

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   “These effects are rewarding and can motivate people to keep drinking.” ... alcohol withdrawal contributes to about 1,000 deaths and more than 500,000 emergency department visits,” he says.