Alcohol boosts GABA (calming), then the brain rebounds with glutamate (stress).

When alcohol leaves, anxiety surges. That "hangxiety" feeling isn't weakness.

It's chemistry.

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#sober #sobriety #alcohol #alcoholawareness

Alcohol changes the brain, not just the mood. 🍷🚫 Recognising alcohol use disorder as a treatable medical condition is the first step to saving lives this Alcohol Awareness Month. 🍷🚫
#AlcoholAwareness #SoberLiving #MentalHealthMatters #DrManasChakrabarti #DrManasGynaeOnco

📢New Article Now online📢: Inhibition of p38α MAPK dampens neuroinflammation during acute #alcohol withdrawal #alcoholawareness #hippocampus

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ABC – Alcohol, Behaviour, Call it out. NHS Shetland’s ABC campaign promotes alcohol awareness, responsible behavior, and speaking out to enhance community safety. Launched after rising sexual assaults, it aims for year-round impac…

NHS Shetland’s ABC campaign is built around 3 simple messages: Alcohol, Behaviour, Call it out. Created to encourage safer drinking, active bystander action and greater community responsibility, it may also grow to include a drugs focus. #AlcoholAwareness
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Drunk driving kills. Don’t become a statistic.

#substanceuseprevention #substanceuseawareness #drunkdriving #alcoholusedisorder #alcoholawareness

Yesterday I was writing about drinking in movies/TV.

A blackout is an overdose. A hangover is a withdrawal. Alcohol is the most deadly drug to detox from — more dangerous than heroin. Nobody talks about this.
#sobriety #recovery #alcoholawareness #addiction #booksky #writing

A Narrative Review of Alcohol Prevention Interventions Among Older Adults | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews Key TakeawaysOlder adults born from 1924 to 1945 (The Silent Generation) had strong responses to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohol prevention interventions, particularly those that involved a p...

From NIAAA -- A Narrative Review of Alcohol Prevention Interventions Among Older Adults
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#NIAAA #alcohol #alcoholpolicy #alcoholawareness #research #alcoholresearch #olderadults #ARCR

Rauschtrinken als grundlegender Baustein der meisten alkoholbedingten Schäden Alles was den Gesamtkonsum einer Bevölkerung reduziert, führt auch zu einer Verringerung der Häufigkeit von Rauschtrinken und der damit verbundenen Schäden.

9/10 Mehr erfahren:
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#AlcoholHarm #AlcoholAwareness

Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Sobriety in Combination With an Adjunctive Journaling App in Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Prospective Single-Arm Study Background: Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is a global health concern, and harmful alcohol use negatively affects clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Previous studies have demonstrated impaired HRQOL in chronic liver disease, including ALD; however, evidence remains limited regarding whether hepatologist-delivered abstinence support in outpatient practice can improve HRQOL. Digital interventions such as smartphone journaling apps may support behavior change, but their effectiveness in hepatology-led care settings has not been well established. Objective: This study aimed to prospectively evaluate changes in HRQOL over time among patients with ALD receiving routine hepatologist-led abstinence support supplemented by a smartphone-based journaling app. Methods: This was a prospective single-arm observational study. Eligibility criteria included a diagnosis of ALD, outpatient follow-up in hepatology, advice to abstain from alcohol, and written informed consent; patients were excluded if they reported abstinence for >1 year, had no intention to reduce or abstain from alcohol, or declined medical follow-up. In total, 21 outpatients with ALD (mean age 51, SD 3 years; men: n=12, 57.1%) were enrolled from a gastroenterology and hepatology outpatient clinic between August 2021 and July 2023 (convenience sampling). Participants attended scheduled visits at 4, 8, 12, and 24 weeks and received brief abstinence counseling by hepatologists while using a journaling app. HRQOL was assessed using the Japanese version of the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey version 2 at entry, week 8, and week 24. Changes in subscale and summary scores were analyzed using paired t tests (2-sided α=.05) with 95% CIs; when normality assumptions were not met, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were applied. Results: From entry to week 8, significant improvements were observed in physical functioning (mean difference [MD] +4.70, 95% CI 1.62-7.78; P=.005), role physical (MD +7.87, 95% CI 1.05-14.70; P=.02), general health (MD +5.82, 95% CI 1.74-9.88; P=.007), and role emotional (MD +7.85, 95% CI 0.29-15.41; P=.04). The Physical Component Summary score also improved (MD +4.78, 95% CI 1.22-8.34; P=.01). These findings were consistent in sensitivity analysis using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. No significant changes were observed in mental or social HRQOL domains. In subgroup analyses, patients who maintained abstinence during the first 8 weeks (7/21, 33.3%) showed continued improvement in physical HRQOL up to 24 weeks, whereas those who continued drinking (11/21, 52.4%) did not exhibit meaningful change. Conclusions: In this exploratory observational study, hepatologist-led abstinence support supplemented by a smartphone-based journaling app was associated with improvements in physical HRQOL. Unlike previous studies that have focused on addiction specialist–led interventions, this study evaluated abstinence support delivered by hepatologists in routine outpatient practice, providing a real-world assessment of a digitally supported approach. These findings suggest that hepatologist-led, digitally supported care may be a feasible strategy in clinical settings with limited access to specialized addiction services. Trial Registration:

JMIR Formative Res: Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Sobriety in Combination With an Adjunctive Journaling App in Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Prospective Single-Arm Study #Health #AlcoholAwareness #LiverHealth #QualityOfLife #Sobriety

Slovenia confronts deep-rooted drinking culture with latest 40 Days without Alcohol campaign Alcohol is one of Slovenia’s biggest public health challenges, with adults consuming an average of 10.4 litres of pure alcohol per year.

Alcohol is one of Slovenia’s biggest public health challenges, with adults consuming an average of 10.4 litres of pure alcohol per year. Bne IntelliNews #Slovenia #AlcoholAwareness #SoberChallenge #HealthyLiving #DrinkResponsibly

Women and Alcohol | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Research shows that alcohol use and misuse among women are increasing. While alcohol misuse by anyone presents serious public health concerns, women who drink have a higher risk of certain alcohol-rel...

For Women's History Month, check out the NIH publication on women, alcohol and public health.
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#alcoholpolicy #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshealth
#AlcoholAwareness #womenshistory #PublicHealthMatters

Alcohol vs. CBD: Which Is Worse for Your Blood Pressure? Before grabbing a drink or popping a gummy to unwind, learn how alcohol and CBD can affect your blood pressure and which one may be best for you.

If you are choosing between alcohol and cannabidol (CBD), keep in mind that alcohol is more likely to raise your blood pressure than CBD.
#cbdproducts #cdnpoli #cannacommunity #canadanews #GlobalHealth #alcoholfreelife #alcoholawareness #PublicHealth
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AP2026 Request for Proposals Thank you for your interest in participating in AP2026! This year's Alcohol Policy Conference, hosted by the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, will be held September 29 - October 1 in Arlington, Virginia...

Submit Abstracts for 2026 Alcohol Policy Conference
"Looking Ahead Together: Advancing Alcohol Policy in a Changing World”
Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2026 - Arlington, Virginia
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#alcoholpolicy #usapa #alcoholawareness #PublicHealthMatters #PublicHealthMatters

Europa-Parlament legt Prioritäten für Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen fest Im Factsheet zum Safe Hearts-Plan wird Alkohol als Risikofaktor von der EU-Kommission nicht einmal erwähnt. Da Europaparlament besser nun nach.

4/5 Es wird unsere gemeinsame Aufgabe als Zivilgesellschaft sein, dafür zu sorgen, dass sie bei der parlamentarischen Verabschiedung nicht wieder verschwinden – wie es beim Krebsbekämpfungsplan der Fall war.

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#CVDAwareness #SafeHearts #AlcoholAwareness

Colorado Lawmakers Propose New Alcohol Fees to Fund Addiction Services Bill targets manufacturers and distributors with tiered charges as state faces high alcohol consumption and budget shortfalls for treatment programs

Colorado Lawmakers Propose New Alcohol Fees to Fund Addiction Services #Colorado #AlcoholPolicy #AddictionServices #PublicHealth #AlcoholAwareness

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🍷🚫 Stop drinking after 65. Here is why your nightcap is now toxic and what to do instead. Sleep better and protect your heart. Watch now: https://youtu.be/CUxDEwjCLEE?si=TuYrOvIPGKa9IFCk #HealthyAging #AlcoholAwareness #Wellness #Sleep

It’s often not “just a drink.” Substance use can magnify misunderstandings and emotional distance.

Healthy communication matters.

#AddictionAwareness #AlcoholAwareness #Relationships #AlphaHealingCenter

Study Finds 63% of Gen Z Want to Quit Drinking Alcohol Over Social Media Fears Survey reveals young adults are rethinking alcohol use as concerns about online image and public embarrassment grow

FYI: Study Finds 63% of Gen Z Want to Quit Drinking Alcohol Over Social Media Fears #GenZ #AlcoholAwareness #SocialMediaImpact #YouthTrends #QuitDrinking

Study Finds 63% of Gen Z Want to Quit Drinking Alcohol Over Social Media Fears Survey reveals young adults are rethinking alcohol use as concerns about online image and public embarrassment grow

Study Finds 63% of Gen Z Want to Quit Drinking Alcohol Over Social Media Fears #GenZ #AlcoholAwareness #SocialMediaImpact #YouthTrends #SoberCurious

a man is crying with his mouth open and the words `` it hurts !!! '' written on the bottom . ALT: a man is crying with his mouth open and the words `` it hurts !!! '' written on the bottom .

“What makes #addiction so hard to break is that people aren’t simply chasing a high,” says Friedbert Weiss, professor of neuroscience at Scripps Research []. “They’re also trying to get rid of powerful negative states, like the stress and anxiety of withdrawal." #opioids #alcoholawareness

Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk! If your friend has been drinking, take their keys. Be the friend who saves a life. #PeerPower #Henrico #DrunkDrivingAwareness #HealthyYouth #AlcoholAwareness #TooSmart2Start

Rhineland-Palatinate Reports Germany’s Lowest Alcohol Dependency Rate at 12.4% Amid Declining Wine Consumption New €2 million campaign aims to boost German wine’s image as health warnings and imports challenge local producers’ market share

FYI: Rhineland-Palatinate Reports Germany’s Lowest Alcohol Dependency Rate at 12.4% Amid Declining Wine Consumption #RhinelandPfalz #Germany #WineIndustry #AlcoholAwareness #HealthCampaign

#BrainHealth #AlcoholAwareness #Prevention

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds Heavy drinking is linked to strokes 11 years earlier than light drinkers, new study reveals. Three drinks daily may accelerate brain damage significantly, according to researchers.

🧠 New Harvard research warns that drinking 3+ alcoholic drinks per day is linked to strokes happening 11 years earlier, larger brain bleeds, and long-term brain damage. Heavy drinking = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz liquor.

#BrainHealth #AlcoholAwareness #Prevention

Alkohol und Magenkrebs – warum Abstinenz für Prävention und Operation wichtig ist Alkohol ist kein neutrales »Detail des Lebensstils«, wenn es um Magenkrebs geht.

3/4 Beide kommen jedoch zu demselben praktischen Schluss: Am sichersten ist es, Alkohol zu vermeiden und gegenüber dem medizinischen Team ehrlich über den Alkoholkonsum zu sein.

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#AlcoholAndCancer #AlcoholAwareness

#DryJanuary #AlcoholAwareness

This holiday season, set the example. Don't drink and drive with kids! ⚠️🤯 Learn more: https://whatsthedamage.org/ #WhatsTheDamage #TooSmart2Start #DontDrinkAndDrive #Henrico #DrunkDrivingAwareness #AlcoholAwareness #VADMV

This holiday, give the gift of your presence, not presents. ❤️🎁 Don't let impaired driving ruin your memories. Celebrate responsibly and plan a sober ride home. #WhatsTheDamage #TooSmart2Start #DontDrinkAndDrive #Henrico #DrunkDrivingAwareness #HealthyYouth #AlcoholAwareness #VADMV