This inflammation eventually causes permanent damage called Korsakoff syndrome. Without thiamine, the brain can't process glucose, robbing the brain of energy (and functioning). This can lead to a serious neurological disorde [...]
Ver MasThere is no exact timeline for alcohol withdrawal, and individual factors, such as the level of dependence on alcohol, will influence it. Over time, however, the body builds a tolerance to alcohol, and a person may have to dr [...]
Ver MasContentMore about Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone)How Is Vicodin Abused?Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain.Other side effects of VicodinTreatment and Rehab for Hydrocodone Addiction and Other Opioid Use Dis [...]
Ver MasThese effects can impair the body’s defenses against a wide range of pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, as well as against damaged self and can affect tissues and organs throughout the body (see the figure). Thus, alc [...]
Ver MasAdditional evidence for the role of sterile inflammatory signals in alcohol-induced inflammation and tissue damage comes from findings that HMGB1 is increased both in the liver and brain after chronic alcohol exposure (Crews [...]
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