Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Alcoholism

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New blood test to aid liver disease treatment

A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialized blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far more accurately than commonly used biomarker tests ...

Novel neural pathway to treat alcohol use disorder identified

Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that the dopamine-boosting drug tolcapone increases activity in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during self-control ...

USPSTF recommends screening adults for unhealthy alcohol use

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults for unhealthy alcohol use and providing brief behavioral counseling interventions for those engaged in risky drinking. These recommendations form ...

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