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Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Facing life-or-death call on who gets liver transplants - Harvard Gazette

Liver transplant decisions require balancing scarce donor organs against relapse risks and long-term survival for patients with alcohol-use disorder.
fromBikemag
3 weeks ago

Why Booze and Bikes Are a Strange Mix - Are We Glorifying a Problem?

Alcohol has historically been part of mountain biking culture, but its glorification poses risks, especially considering the rise in Alcohol Use Disorder in society.
Bicycling
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it safe to use magic mushrooms while pregnant? One woman's quest raises questions

Psilocybin is being studied as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder, showing promise in reducing cravings and improving mental health.
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Women With Alcohol Use Disorder Have A Different Disease

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) in women necessitates sex-specific treatment strategies due to distinct neurobiological and psychological differences from men.
Food & drink
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Can GLP-1 Medications Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder?

GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce alcohol cravings and intake.
They show promise for both moderation and abstinence treatment goals.
These medications may also improve coexisting conditions like obesity or diabetes.
GLP-1s are best used alongside behavioral therapies-not as standalone treatments.
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