Chronic drinking

American economy continues to be drained by excessive drinking

Excessive alcohol consumption continues to drain the American economy, according to findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2010 excessive drinking cost the American economy $249 billion, which is a $25.5 billion increase since 2006. Costs were related to crime, a reduction in workplace productivity and treating health-related problems associated with drinking. Drinking more than ...click here to read more

Alcoholic liver disease caused by chronic drinking affecting liver’s circadian clock

We know that alcoholic liver disease stems from chronic drinking, but researchers have now found it can also affect the liver’s circadian clock. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found levels of proteins part of mitochondrial function and energy production change cycles in the livers of healthy mice. Mice that were fed alcohol ...click here to read more