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  2. Alcoholic liver disease - Wikipedia

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    It is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, and is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Although steatosis ( fatty liver disease ) will develop in any individual who consumes a large quantity of alcoholic beverages over a long period of time, this process is transient and reversible. [ 1 ]

  3. Disulfiram-alcohol reaction - Wikipedia

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    Disulfiram-alcohol reaction (DAR) is the effect of the interaction in the human body of alcohol drunk with disulfiram or some types of mushrooms. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The DAR is key to disulfiram therapy that is widely used for alcohol-aversive treatment and management of other addictions (e.g. cocaine [ 3 ] [ 4 ] use).

  4. Auto-brewery syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) (also known as gut fermentation syndrome, endogenous ethanol fermentation or drunkenness disease) is a condition characterized by the fermentation of ingested carbohydrates in the gastrointestinal tract of the body caused by bacteria or fungi. [1]

  5. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy may help prevent alcohol use disorder

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    New research has found that people who take drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are more than 50% less likely to develop alcohol use disorder or experience a relapse.

  6. 6 ways your brain and body benefit when you stop drinking alcohol

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    Alcohol, like other foods and drinks that are high in sugar, can not only add unwanted pounds, but may also contribute to the accumulation of belly fat, which is associated with heart disease and ...

  7. Alcohol intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Avoiding or restricting alcohol is the most straightforward way to prevent the symptoms of alcohol intolerance. [5] [6] [13] Tobacco use or exposure to secondhand smoke should be avoided, as smoking may increase levels of acetaldehyde. Certain medications may interact with alcohol and worsen symptoms.

  8. Reducing Alcohol Intake Can Help Prevent Cancer, According to ...

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    More specifically, as the AACR extrapolates, stopping drinking or reducing your alcohol intake can reduce your risk of alcohol-related cancers by 8%, and lower your risk of any form of cancer by 4 ...

  9. Alcohol abuse - Wikipedia

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    After tobacco, alcohol accounts for a higher burden of disease than any other drug. Alcohol use is a major cause of preventable liver disease worldwide, and alcoholic liver disease is the main alcohol-related chronic medical illness. [6] Millions of people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly, engage in unhealthy drinking. [7]