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This initially takes the form of increased fat in your liver, but over time it can lead to inflammation and the accumulation of scar tissue. Bone bruises usually last longer (1-2 months) than soft tissue bruises and they’re more painful, but most will heal with rest and the same home care as for other types Leer másDoes alcohol thin your blood? Does alcohol raise blood pressure? » Ask Our Doctors[…]

The available data also suggest that alcohol can interfere with a late stage of platelet production as well as shorten the life span of existing platelets. The monocyte-macrophage system, like neutrophils, constitutes an important line of defense against infections. Monocytes and macrophages clear invading microorganisms as well as foreign or defective proteins from the blood Leer másFifty years later, the chaos of Clevelands 10-Cent Beer Night still shocks The Athletic[…]

PREDICT was designed to allow direct comparisons to COMBINE but differences in some of the inclusion/exclusion criteria, the study populations, the treatment length and the outcome definitions hampered the external validation process. In particular, the two study samples differed on CDA, which turned out to be the most important predictor. In PREDICT, subjects were required Leer másControlled drinking: more than just a controversy : Current Opinion in Psychiatry[…]

Lasting recovery requires lasting effort, but relapse is not failure or weakness; it takes more than willpower to maintain sobriety. This article discusses the meaning of sobriety and arms you with information and strategies to smooth—and stay on—your path to wellness. For people who have given up drinking, NA options can be appealing, especially as the offerings Leer más11 Tips To Help You Stay Sober[…]