Inflammation caused by alcohol reduces motivation and drive
If you drink too much alcohol for a long time, you can hardly get your butt off the sofa without a good swig. The reason: alcohol shatters the dopamine system. Dopamine is a brain messenger responsible for motivation, drive and reward. The vicious circle closes quickly: alcohol fires up the dopamine system vigorously, but only until its effect wears off. After that, the next inertia hole …
USA: Mothers with infants drank 300 percent more in Corona times
The Corona crisis period was particularly stressful for mothers with small children – many of …
Vitamin B1 against heart damage caused by alcohol
Vitamin B1 may be an effective agent against alcohol-induced heart enlargement. Indian researchers studied the …
Psychiatric effects of nutritional deficiencies in alcoholism
Malnutrition is common in chronic alcoholics. Nutrient deficiency in alcoholics also leads to neurotransmitter dysfunction …
